That sounds really cool to me! I would love to know
the little glitches that causes performance to change
so drastically. Steve P.
--- WOT or waiting at a Red <dakatack@home.com> wrote:
> 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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Steve Preston 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE auto,Intense Blue,regular cab.
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