Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 13:25:35 GMT From: Scott A. Stratmoen <strat0XXXnopsam.com> Subject: Re: APC/Turbo gauge question
For T7 based cars the boost gauge versus pressure mapping is not alterable with the TechII (at least what the dealer gets). In article <39A7E0FA.FC897B05nopsamnt.ser>, af_RGnopsamnt.ser says... > 1. The Turbo/APC gauge is a mechanical pressure gauge. Its connected to > the inlet mainfold via a hose. > 2. No. Not on your car. Its a mechanical device without any electronics. > The procedure you are talking about might be possible on a car with > Trionic 7 (ie a newer car), but its probably not easy. Get a graded > boost gauge if you want to know whats happening under the hood....:) > > /Mathias > 9k Aero '91 > > > > Nikolas Kostakis wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > Would you please help me with two questions where I've got conflicting > > answers so far: I own a '97 900 SET. > > > > 1. Does the Turbo/APC gauge get its feed from the engine via a cable or > > through a pressure tube? > > 2. Are the transition boost points on the gauge (white to yellow to red) > > > > programmable through the Tech-2? Say I want my modified car to have the > > gauge show the yellow- to-red point at 1.1 bar. > > > > Thanks a lot in advance > > > > Nikolas Kostakis >