Not to say anything bad about your idea...it would be much cheaper...but
there's always the Felpro Computer. (Fully programmable but around $1900.)
- Bernd
> Thanks Bernd
>
> I'm digging into the FSM and will start testing sensors on the Dak. What do
> you think of the usefulness of real-time changes to the sensor outputs in
> the Cab?
>
> Patrick O'Day
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bernd@texas.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 3:05 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Modifing pulses and analog signals to the PCM
>
>
> >
> > I'll dig around and put all of my data together for ya. Mainly MAP and
> TPS
> > though.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > > I've been reading all the post, current and archive, to try to
> understand
> > > the PCM in my Dak better. The reason I am interested is I have been
> > > considering the possibility of using a small PLC (programmable logic
> > > controller) to interface key sensors to the PCM. Coupled with a simple
> OI
> > > (operator interface) you could take the incoming signals, buffer them
> (read
> > > change them) and send them on there way to the PCM.
> > >
> > > This would allow real time in the cab tweaks!
> > >
> > > I need to make a list of the sensors that would be desirable for this to
> > > work on. Also need the parameters of the sensors outputs, voltage,
> > > frequency, resistance, what ever that sensor does.
> > >
> > > A simple PLC and OI with programming software would be in the
> neighborhood
> > > of $350.00. Could be tons of fun. Anyone interested in helping me
> collect
> > > the data and determine the variables and limits?
> > >
> > > My interest is in the 4.7L but once this is done, the process would
> directly
> > > translate to other PCM controlled Daks.
> > >
> > >
> > > Patrick O'Day
> > > 2000 Dakota 4x4, 4.7L, CC
> > > Ztube w/9 inch big mouth filter
> > > 68 MM TB Ported and Polished
> > > 3" catback and Flowmaster 50
> > > Rancho 9000 Shocks
> > > Robert Shaw 755 180F Thermostat
> > > Mobil 1
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
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