MAF replacement with a MAP sensor
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MAF replacement with a MAP sensor
On my turbo build, I want to replace my ancient MAF sensor with a modern MAP sensor (I understand this is possible when used in conjunction with my DIY PNP Megasquirt ECU) and I am trying to find out what would be a suitable MAP sensor to use.
I gather this is what the gizmo I am after looks like:
A friend suggested that I could use one from a different car (eg a honda civic) and get one from the wreckers to save myself some coin.... is this a good idea? and if so, what model cars would it be best to track down to find a suitable map sensor? Is there anything specific I should be looking for?
In my bumbling research I have noticed mention of three pin and five pin MAP sensors.... which would be most suitable for my needs?
Thanks in advance for any light shed on this pursuit
I gather this is what the gizmo I am after looks like:
A friend suggested that I could use one from a different car (eg a honda civic) and get one from the wreckers to save myself some coin.... is this a good idea? and if so, what model cars would it be best to track down to find a suitable map sensor? Is there anything specific I should be looking for?
In my bumbling research I have noticed mention of three pin and five pin MAP sensors.... which would be most suitable for my needs?
Thanks in advance for any light shed on this pursuit
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Re: MAF replacement with a MAP sensor
some details of what I used for my emanage, here:MrGrey wrote: I am trying to find out what would be a suitable MAP sensor to use.
viewtopic.php?t=8912
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or could you use a link map sensor?
should'nt it just need a 5v output
or does your board have one of these attached to it? i would think it would.
should'nt it just need a 5v output
or does your board have one of these attached to it? i would think it would.
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This is the diy pnp megasquirt you'll be using.
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/diyp ... p-384.html
Feature 3 - Onboard 2.5 bar MAP sensor
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/diyp ... p-384.html
Feature 3 - Onboard 2.5 bar MAP sensor
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Nice find Dan! that is indeed the exact model I have
now because I am an ignorant tard, could you just clarify that this is a stand alone ECU? eg it will totally replace my current ECU and is not a piggy back one? I have never dealt with things like this before
I have to admit that I am taking the safe route with this and instead of DIYing it myself, I am taking advantage of Mattapo's expertise and he is kindly putting it together for me....
I have to say, this community has some bloody awesome people here...
I guess our little sports cars have the unique ability of bringing great people together
now because I am an ignorant tard, could you just clarify that this is a stand alone ECU? eg it will totally replace my current ECU and is not a piggy back one? I have never dealt with things like this before
I have to admit that I am taking the safe route with this and instead of DIYing it myself, I am taking advantage of Mattapo's expertise and he is kindly putting it together for me....
I have to say, this community has some bloody awesome people here...
I guess our little sports cars have the unique ability of bringing great people together
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i would go and start reading up at miata turbo.net and read how to set it up and tune it. but FFS dont ask any newb questions or youll get flamed worse than a burger king patty.
you will also need to pay for the "tuner studio" software for tuning... there is a specific setup sequence and if you dont follow it, you will be chasing your tail when tuning.
you will also need to pay for the "tuner studio" software for tuning... there is a specific setup sequence and if you dont follow it, you will be chasing your tail when tuning.
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I have been using this thread as my guideline....
http://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo-dis ... post-4288/
and yeah, I hear you about that forum. I have avoided signing up and asking anything because of the number of quick to anger posters there. I do understand that you should search first, but I usually find posts/threads that are similar to what I am working on but do not specifically answer questions relating to what I have in front of me, which is why I love having you guys to bounce my dumb questions off without people raging at me....
When it comes to tuning with tuner studio, I assume I will start off using the basic configuration shown at the bottom of this article:
http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_article ... _miata.htm
http://www.miataturbo.net/diy-turbo-dis ... post-4288/
and yeah, I hear you about that forum. I have avoided signing up and asking anything because of the number of quick to anger posters there. I do understand that you should search first, but I usually find posts/threads that are similar to what I am working on but do not specifically answer questions relating to what I have in front of me, which is why I love having you guys to bounce my dumb questions off without people raging at me....
When it comes to tuning with tuner studio, I assume I will start off using the basic configuration shown at the bottom of this article:
http://www.diyautotune.com/tech_article ... _miata.htm
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