Variable rev limit device based on engine temp?
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You can do that. I beleive the engine ECU knows the coolant temperature (but not the oil temperature) and the car's RPM, so you can read them from the diagnostic connector.
You can get both of those readings directly from the electronics too, but don't ask me to translate the volts into real numbers... (won't be too hard if you have the equipment.)
The revs signal will probably be a pulse at a frequency proportional to the rpm of the engine (easiest place to get at it is from behind the dials) and the coolant temp will be a voltage level that is proportional to temperature.
Measure them with your device and output the results...
You can get both of those readings directly from the electronics too, but don't ask me to translate the volts into real numbers... (won't be too hard if you have the equipment.)
The revs signal will probably be a pulse at a frequency proportional to the rpm of the engine (easiest place to get at it is from behind the dials) and the coolant temp will be a voltage level that is proportional to temperature.
Measure them with your device and output the results...
#4
not sure how you'd do it but on my old lancer 2000 turbo there was a little solenoid that stopped the throttle opening fully till the engine had reached a certain temp
only thing id worry about is making sure that in picking up a temp feed you didnt disturb the management system's signal
only thing id worry about is making sure that in picking up a temp feed you didnt disturb the management system's signal
#5
Would a guide not be better than a limiter ? like on the m3 it has leds that illuminate round the rev range that go out when the oil gets up to temp. What happens if u needed to accelerate fast in an emergency ?
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