Engine load and VTEC
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Engine load and VTEC
Hey guys,
So, I'm new to SC, and have a basic question.
On an AEM v2 EMS, it appears that you set the VTEC engagement based on 3 factors.
Throttle position
RPM
Engine Load
I know Engine Load is sort of a loosely defined term, but, I believe in our engines, it's based on the MAP sensor, correct?
And if so, lets say it's set to come on only above 5 PSIg, does that 5 psi essentially mean 5 psi of boost, or am I simplifying it or confused?
So, I'm new to SC, and have a basic question.
On an AEM v2 EMS, it appears that you set the VTEC engagement based on 3 factors.
Throttle position
RPM
Engine Load
I know Engine Load is sort of a loosely defined term, but, I believe in our engines, it's based on the MAP sensor, correct?
And if so, lets say it's set to come on only above 5 PSIg, does that 5 psi essentially mean 5 psi of boost, or am I simplifying it or confused?
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The units in the AEM table though are PSIg. You can choose to display it in various units, but that's what it is now.
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Originally Posted by baZurk' timestamp='1448985407' post='23816701
Yes, engine load is measured by the map sensor. However, you have two units of measurement mixed together. Either use PSI or mmHg. You can google a conversion calculator to compare the two.
The units in the AEM table though are PSIg. You can choose to display it in various units, but that's what it is now.
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Originally Posted by jcunningham' timestamp='1448987808' post='23816732
[quote name='baZurk' timestamp='1448985407' post='23816701']
Yes, engine load is measured by the map sensor. However, you have two units of measurement mixed together. Either use PSI or mmHg. You can google a conversion calculator to compare the two.
Yes, engine load is measured by the map sensor. However, you have two units of measurement mixed together. Either use PSI or mmHg. You can google a conversion calculator to compare the two.
The units in the AEM table though are PSIg. You can choose to display it in various units, but that's what it is now.
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Ahh...ok, thanks.
So, if it was set to say 5.0 PSIg, that essentially means 5 lbs of boost (at sea level)?
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