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Old 05-09-2007, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird
Interesting thread.
I have been running Maf with my 2bar for months now.
I set the MAF to fail at 7000hz (according to my logging this is the point where my car crosses over to boost) and then the 2bar takes it from there.
As for the MAF not renabling after the first time I go into boost, thats what I find interesting. I guess I could do an experiment to see but this whole time I sure thought the MAF was working. The car certainly behaves differently than when I tried to do 100% SD. It's alot more consistant in the non boost areas.
Alright guys, I am trying to get things clear in my mind on how the OS's work...

Base Condition: Stock OS, 1 Bar Sensor
- The car runs off of the MAF/VE tables until the end of the VE table (i.e. 105 )Kpa
- Once the PCM reaches that point it goes into SD where fueling is controlled by PE

New Condition: Add EFILive COS 3 (2/3 Bar) and 2 Bar Map Sensor
- The car runs off of the MAF/VE tables until the end of the VE table (i.e. 105 )Kpa, then moves to the Boost VE tables/Boost Timing Tables where it controls fueling up to the MAP sensor limit (i.e. 210Kpa for 2 bar)

- Once the PCM reaches the max (per 2 bar or 3 bar sensor), it then goes into PE.


Is this an accurate depiction of how the referenced tables interact?
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No, that is incorrect.

Base Condition: Stock OS, 1 Bar Sensor
The ECM uses the MAF during steady state driving (cruising on the highway at a steady speed) and references the VE Table for fast throttle transitions. Once the Engine is past 4000 rpms on a WOT run, the MAF is in complete control of fueling. The PE Table only changes the commanded AFR from 14.62 (for F-Bodies) and adds more required fuel. This is based on the Stoich value divided by the PE Value and you get the commanded AFR (14.62/1.125 = 13.0 AFR). Typically N/A application will not reach the end of the MAF Table (~12500), as most engine will see upto 10250. Now with Boost, once you hit past the MAF Fail mode (most are 12000 or 13500), the ECM will ingonre the MAF input because it suspects the MAF is reporting erroneous data, and will go off the last VE Table cells. It will not re-activate the MAF until it can perform a sanity check on it, which is at start up only. Much like when an O2 sensor fails, the ECM will not bringing it back to correct fueling, or even constantly check if it works again. Once it fails it is done with that data stream and is ingored until the car can be serviced/scanned by GM or the ECM.

New Condition: Add HPTuners 2/3 Bar and 2/3 Bar Map Sensor
The MAF is taken completely out of the equation and all fueling is done via the VE Table. The VE Table is now expanded from the max value of 105 kPa to 210kPa (2-BAR) or 320kPa (3-BAR). The PE Table is left stock, so incase the boost is blown out prior to the intake, you will get a safe AFR sicne you are running N/A. The Boost Enrichment will kick in only after the MAP (BAP) sensor detects levels beyond atmoshperich (PSI) and will override the PE Table to add mroe fuel.
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are you sure MAF is taken completely out? pretty sure it's not.

and boost enrichment will come in whenever you tell it to, not just when you hit boost.

as a matter of fact I have mine come in early (90kpa) because I tune on the paraniod side and I figure it will help avoid any lean spikes when going into boost.
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Originally Posted by slow
why not just use a maf that supports enough airflow, and scale the tables?

Ryan
I really like SD, I mean you know as well as I that everybody will start fussing maf and no maf and such, but me personally, if I bought the LingMAF I'd run the MAF. Not cuz I think the MAF is better, just again...no worries in August of 2007 for emissions. I am not sold on the VE(SD) off idle is better than MAF/VE blending (better as far as ease of tuning). But for those that can't afford another wad of cash for the bigger MAF, running the blend and then the SD only in boost would be ideal IMO. Call it what ya want, tuning the idle and off idle regions is very easy for an inexperienced tuner with the MAF enabled.


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It will not re-activate the MAF until it can perform a sanity check on it, which is at start up only. Much like when an O2 sensor fails, the ECM will not bringing it back to correct fueling, or even constantly check if it works again. Once it fails it is done with that data stream and is ingored until the car can be serviced/scanned by GM or the ECM
So..wtf is going on that one person can(seems to) run maf/2bar combo and another can't. Custom OS differences? Only certain years? and which is it, start up or scanned and cleared. LOL just j/k'ing with ya.
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You can set the PE to activate at a kPa setpoint. The computer will use the richer of PE or commanded AF after the PE kPa setpoint is met.
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Originally Posted by 12secSS
No, that is incorrect.

Base Condition: Stock OS, 1 Bar Sensor
The ECM uses the MAF during steady state driving (cruising on the highway at a steady speed) and references the VE Table for fast throttle transitions. Once the Engine is past 4000 rpms on a WOT run, the MAF is in complete control of fueling. The PE Table only changes the commanded AFR from 14.62 (for F-Bodies) and adds more required fuel. This is based on the Stoich value divided by the PE Value and you get the commanded AFR (14.62/1.125 = 13.0 AFR). Typically N/A application will not reach the end of the MAF Table (~12500), as most engine will see upto 10250. Now with Boost, once you hit past the MAF Fail mode (most are 12000 or 13500), the ECM will ingonre the MAF input because it suspects the MAF is reporting erroneous data, and will go off the last VE Table cells. It will not re-activate the MAF until it can perform a sanity check on it, which is at start up only. Much like when an O2 sensor fails, the ECM will not bringing it back to correct fueling, or even constantly check if it works again. Once it fails it is done with that data stream and is ingored until the car can be serviced/scanned by GM or the ECM.

New Condition: Add HPTuners 2/3 Bar and 2/3 Bar Map Sensor
The MAF is taken completely out of the equation and all fueling is done via the VE Table. The VE Table is now expanded from the max value of 105 kPa to 210kPa (2-BAR) or 320kPa (3-BAR). The PE Table is left stock, so incase the boost is blown out prior to the intake, you will get a safe AFR sicne you are running N/A. The Boost Enrichment will kick in only after the MAP (BAP) sensor detects levels beyond atmoshperich (PSI) and will override the PE Table to add mroe fuel.
I'm confused...I'm running a TT on a LSx based motor. I routinely max out the MAF (Limit set at 15,500MHZ vs. actual limit ~ 12,000MHz or so) under boost. Doesn't the MAF re-activate once I have dropped below 12,000(seeing as how it never reaches 15,500). Or does it never technically reach its set limit because it cant actually go over the actual limit of the MAF?


Btw, I am learning a ton here...thanks for all those that are responding

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Originally Posted by Blackbird
are you sure MAF is taken completely out? pretty sure it's not.

and boost enrichment will come in whenever you tell it to, not just when you hit boost.

as a matter of fact I have mine come in early (90kpa) because I tune on the paraniod side and I figure it will help avoid any lean spikes when going into boost.
maybe so but the table only starts at 100kpa. Defined values at particular kpa. I wonder if your BE is referencing 100kpa ratio at 90kpa. Interesting but I'd like PE to handle everything under boost if I can help it. and what do you mean "are you sure MAF is taken completely out? pretty sure it's not." Which piece of info are you referencing.
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Originally Posted by Blackbird
are you sure MAF is taken completely out? pretty sure it's not.
Let me rephrase that ... it is intended for the MAF to be disbaled, but I am pretty sure the HPTuners team also mentioned that it was completely disabled.

Originally Posted by Blackbird
and boost enrichment will come in whenever you tell it to, not just when you hit boost.
For simplicity and for this discussion, without digressing into PE and BE enabler, I kept it simple. You can enable BE based on kPa, you can also scale the amount of extra fueling you require ... but that is totally off from this topic.
Originally Posted by Blackbird
as a matter of fact I have mine come in early (90kpa) because I tune on the paraniod side and I figure it will help avoid any lean spikes when going into boost.
To avoide lean spikes, you should adjust your Fuel Transient tables, not adjust to the PE/BE in that manner (JMHO), but if it works for you ...

Originally Posted by Earl H
I'm confused...I'm running a TT on a LSx based motor. I routinely max out the MAF (Limit set at 15,500MHZ vs. actual limit ~ 12,000MHz or so) under boost. Doesn't the MAF re-activate once I have dropped below 12,000(seeing as how it never reaches 15,500). Or does it never technically reach its set limit because it cant actually go over the actual limit of the MAF?

Also, what conditions (i.e. situations and tables) cause PE to activate?


Btw, I am learning a ton here...thanks for all those that are responding

What condition triggers the PE table then?
What is happening with your setup is that the ECM is not seeing more then 12,000MHz and it is coded to recognize a failure above 15,500MHz ... so it is not failing the MAF, it is going off of the last cell in the MAF table (possibly 512g/sec) to calculate the fueling requirements. This is how some hackers will tune, they will then readjust either the IFR table or hack up the PE table to bring the fuel back in line.

PE Enablers are (top three are most common):
MAP
TPS
RPM
Torque
Time

Originally Posted by dewmanshu
So..wtf is going on that one person can(seems to) run maf/2bar combo and another can't. Custom OS differences? Only certain years? and which is it, start up or scanned and cleared. LOL just j/k'ing with ya.
Might be. It could be based on the alignment of the stars too.
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Originally Posted by Blackbird
Interesting thread.
I have been running Maf with my 2bar for months now.
I set the MAF to fail at 7000hz (according to my logging this is the point where my car crosses over to boost) and then the 2bar takes it from there.
As for the MAF not renabling after the first time I go into boost, thats what I find interesting. I guess I could do an experiment to see but this whole time I sure thought the MAF was working. The car certainly behaves differently than when I tried to do 100% SD. It's alot more consistant in the non boost areas.
if this is working like you say it is, than you are only the 2nd person i know that has gotten it to work. can you share your calibration details with us? maybe post a copy of your tune?
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Originally Posted by 12secSS
What is happening with your setup is that the ECM is not seeing more then 12,000MHz and it is coded to recognize a failure above 15,500MHz ... so it is not failing the MAF, it is going off of the last cell in the MAF table (possibly 512g/sec) to calculate the fueling requirements. This is how some hackers will tune, they will then readjust either the IFR table or hack up the PE table to bring the fuel back in line.
Re: 512g/sec and MAF Table. I haven't been able to locate a table with the 512g limit. Is there such a table?
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12 - thanks for the fuel transient tip. I am far from a superstar tuner, hadn't looked into using that.

Thinking about this more you all could be right, I have blown the coupler off my car and my buddies car I tuned this way and the car still ran fine, if maf was enabled the car should have freaked out no?

Maybe I will try that today. I can unbolt my coupler and pull it off a smidge like it did when it popped off and then try to start the car. If it runs like crap then it must be that my car goes 100% SD after the first time I hit boost and that explains how I drove 20 miles home just fine. Though if it still runs fine (IE the leak isn't big enough to freak the car out) then I would still be unsure if it renables or not.
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Originally Posted by Blackbird
12 - thanks for the fuel transient tip. I am far from a superstar tuner, hadn't looked into using that.

Thinking about this more you all could be right, I have blown the coupler off my car and my buddies car I tuned this way and the car still ran fine, if maf was enabled the car should have freaked out no?

Maybe I will try that today. I can unbolt my coupler and pull it off a smidge like it did when it popped off and then try to start the car. If it runs like crap then it must be that my car goes 100% SD after the first time I hit boost and that explains how I drove 20 miles home just fine. Though if it still runs fine (IE the leak isn't big enough to freak the car out) then I would still be unsure if it renables or not.
Let us know what you find...very interesting discussion



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