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Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:12 am
by moruha
Hi, just one question, is there a way I can match the reading in the MAP Sensor and in my Boost gauge, the problem is that my boost gauge is reading 9 psi of boost while the Map sensor only read 5 psi..

Is there a way to correct this??

Thanks in advance

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:25 am
by Spunkster
No there is not. Is this a mechanical or electronic gauge?

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 3:57 pm
by moruha
its a mechanical gauge.

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:20 pm
by Spunkster
Where is the pressure source for the gauge?

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:41 am
by Hondata
Also : what elevation are you at?

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:49 am
by moruha
from here:

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http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m207 ... G_0337.jpg

And my elevation is 2240 meters (7350 ft) above sea level.

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:35 pm
by Hondata
I can't see where you boost gauge is connected, but the difference is because of the way your boost gauge reads and your elevation.

The MAP has an absolute reference, so 5 psi is 5+14.7 = 19.7 psi absolute.

The boost gauge reads boost relative to atmospheric pressure, which is 78 kPa / 11.2 psi absolute. So at 19.7 psi absolute pressure, the boost gauge will read 19.7-11.2 = 8.5 psi relative, which is close to what you said it reads.

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 8:40 pm
by moruha
thnks for the explanation...

Just one more thing, so how much boost Iam actualy getting into the engine, 9.5 or 5?

Thanks ind advance.

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:35 am
by Hondata
19.7 psi absolute pressure, so 5 psi as sea level.

Re: Inaccurate 4bar Map Sensor

Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:59 am
by moruha
thank U for all the explanation and your time!