Re: Cam tuning

["nacelp" <nacelp@bright.net>]

The 165 doesn't use the same MAF as the GNs.
Modern Muscle sells the translators, you can track em down off of the
vendors at the gn ttype site.
The frequency ranges are entirely different.
Last I heard there wasn't a F-Body retro version available (2 month old
info.).
Grumpy

> Has this 8051 based Translator ever been tried on the Camaro/Corvette 165
> ECM?   Irregardless I am interested in more info about this "Translator".
> Bob "Ike"  Eickhorst
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: the Fredericks <fredericksk@worldnet.att.net>
> To: <gmecm@diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 6:48 PM
> Subject: RE: Cam tuning
>
>
> > Jim,
> >
> > We use a MAF for all ECM airflow inputs.  There is a 2 bar MAP present,
> but
> > just to run the silly little boost gauge on the dash.  When people
convert
> > to DFI or SpeedPro and keep the GM harness with a jumper harness for the
> new
> > ECM, they generally run the 3 bar MAP signal in the old MAF input signal
> > wire.
> >
> > On most hopped up GNs, the MAF is maxed out after 15 psi of boost or so,
> and
> > any additional fuel enrichment is 'guessed at' in the PE enrichment
> tables.
> > A recent upgrade for these ECMs is a 8051 based Translator designed by
Bob
> > Bailey that allows use of a wider range LT1/LS1 MAF and "translates"
its'
> > signal.  With an appropriate chip the ECM can read up to 512 GPS,
instead
> of
> > the old 255, allowing better intermediate boost tuning.
> >
> > Kendall Frederick
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-gmecm@diy-efi.org [mailto:owner-gmecm@diy-efi.org]On
Behalf
> > >
> > >
> > >   Bruce,
> > >
> > >   I am not real familiar with the Buicks (2-Bar map sensor)and I
presume
> > > MAF. In my situation, with the early LT1's (92/93)  this is pure
> > > speed/density (no MAF) so all my editing in boost is done at 100KPA.
In
> > > regards to your other post I am using Lucas 42#, high impedance
> injectors.
> > >
> > >                                   Jim
> > >
> >
>
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