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Old 05-20-2008, 08:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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SGII what 4 parameters do you monitor most?

So I'm new to the whole ecomodding scene and have been having a blast with my SGII(need to watch the road more).

I was just curious what parameters are monitoring most..

For me its typically Engine Load, Gallons per Hour, Miles per Gallon and throttle position. In the case of having rad blocks installed substitute GPH for coolant temp.

Typically, I feel these three give me the best feedback on my driving style.

What about you?

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Welcome to EM! I use these 90% of the time :

TPS FWT
MPG IAT


I use TPS to monitor how light I am on the accelerator pedal, which translates to seeing my instant MPG go up.

I have FWT and IAT to monitor my HAI (Hot Air Intake) performance. I already have the Coolant level on my instrument cluster, but I like to see the actual coolant temp because I use a manual fan radiator switch to lower the coolant temp when I am stuck in a traffic jam.

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wtemp, gph, instant mpg, and either tps or air temp
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MPH MPG
TPS RPM

I view these because they are what I can directly control.
Finding the "sweet spot" for any given speed or condition for optimum MPG (say with the ac on) would be impossible without the ScanGauge, it simply rocks!
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LOD TPS
MPG FWT

I have a heads up mph and tach,
so I didn't need them
and the FWT is to monitor the temp because of the grill blocking.

I mainly use the TPS to keep the light and steady foot.
The LOD lets me know if the engine is straining and I should let up on the gas.
Such as going up hill and I don't want the auto-trans to down shift,
so I watch that to let the speed bleed off rather than have the down shift.
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RPM MPH
MPG HPR

I will probably be replacing RPM with TPS though.
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MPG MPH
FIA TPS

The TPS is the most watched gauge for instant tweaking (and for the auto trans),
MPH because the speedo is off,
MPG for the obvious, and
FIA to monitor intake temps (set to warmer-than-average).

If I sit for long periods with the accessories running, TPS becomes VLT. Low 11's = time to start and charge.

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A really light foot with slow acceleration hurts FE*. People would be better off with a BSFC readout during acceleration. Preferably one that would display negative numbers when you hit the brakes.

* you get good instant FE numbers, but it also takes longer to get up to speed. So it is misleading.

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I usually have:

*CFE MPH
MPG (LOD, TPS, FWT, GPH, Other)

*CFE is an xgauge reading based on Current trip Fuel Economy.
I use this because if i can maximize my current trip then it makes my tank trip go up too.
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A really light foot with slow acceleration hurts FE*.
* you get good instant FE numbers, but it also takes longer to get up to speed. So it is misleading.
I'm a beginner at this, and my main technique is keeping throttle pressure on the SGII at less than 30 (flat 55 mph takes about 25). That makes for slow acceleration from a stop, but I don't know any way to figure how a faster acceleration to top gear compares in FE.

I've seen different opinions on this slow vs. fast acceleration issue, so I'm currently just confused.

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