No kidding, the LT1 RX7 is getting 15-16mpg near as I can tell. Wally
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05/15/2009 08:31 AM RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard
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ya no matter how you slice it, that rig could save a LOT of gas. can just
sit in the driveway and play Grand Theft Auto lol
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Subject: Re: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device?
From: Brad Franks <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, May 14, 2009 9:06 pm
To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected], [email protected]
I'd be interesting in seeing more about this. Any chance he'd join the
list?
[email protected] wrote:
> Hey wally,
>
> A friend of mine is working on a full digital gauge setup for his 69
Camaro. He is going to be using Linux and setting up X server to display
to a few small lcd's. I don't know much more about it but I can ask him
for more info if you would like.
>
> Eric
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:16 PM
> To: Larry Alster <[email protected]>
> Cc: <[email protected]>
> Subject: RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device?
>
> Well, I know for sure my PCM reports:
>
> Speed
> RPM
> MAP
> air flow
> inj p/w, left and right banks
> O2 voltage, left and right sensor
> BLM, left and right
> Coolant temp
> IAT
> TPS
> run time
>
> And other stuff too.. and ti reports it fast enough I don't see a lag
with all those (and more) on a screen. The communications protocol is more
limited, but the data I want is for sure in there and plenty quick enough
for a display. I've run the car with the laptop going and it's pretty good
(much better than I figured it would be).
>
> This is part of a bigger project/issue.. I really *hate* the RX7 factory
gauges, they are worthless (OPG and temp specifically). I want to replace
all the gauges with ones that work better. The only one giving me trouble
is the fuel level, otherwise it's a matter of stuffing them in the hole.
That IS a problem, because I want 7 things (Speed, RPM, volt, fuel level,
OPG, water temp,oil temp )and I really only have room for 6. I was
considering a combo speedo/tach (Cyberdyne or Dakota Digital), or a
digital numeric speedo and a real analog tach.. but I don't really like
either option. I also considered the FM Shift-I plus VDO speedo, but 7
LED's as the only tach didn't appeal to me. I minimally have to buy a VDO
speedo to the tune of $120 or so. I figured if I can find a suitable OBD
gauge instead for a slight cost increase, that's an option.. Not sure I am
going to be able to pull off what I want to do, which is new gauges
without pillar or dash pods... I can fit 6 x 2 1/16" + 1 x 3 1/8".. so
either the tach or the speedo has to be a 2 1/16". Speedo would be
worthless unless digital numeric (which I am not a fan of), tach would
probably be ok if I did the Shift-I as well.
>
> Wallyman
>
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> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]>
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> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]>
> 05/14/2009 03:04 PM
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> I don’t think OBD I will have anything like that. It really doesn’t
report data like OBD II does
> Larry
>
> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo
> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger
> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5
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> LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
> Masters Miata
> RAGS 074
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 3:03 PM
> To: Larry Alster
> Cc: [email protected]
> Subject: RE: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device?
> Nope, you don't misunderstand, that is OBD 2 but I need an OBD 1 version
tho... which I can't seem to find yet. :(
>
> So, I am looking for an OBD 1 version similar to that. Scangage is cool,
but also OBD2 it seems. So no joy there either.
>
> Wallyman
>
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> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]>
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> "Larry Alster" <[email protected]>
> 05/14/2009 02:58 PM
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> Am I misunderstanding? It says OBDII
> Larry
>
> White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP
> Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo
> Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger
> Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5
>
> LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net
> Masters Miata
> RAGS 074
> From: [email protected] [mailto:miatapower-bounces
@miatapower.net] On Behalf Of [email protected]
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:52 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: NMC - OBD-I dashboard device?
> Howdy all!
>
> I'm facing having to buy an electronic speedo for the RX7 project, but
was contemplating a OBD dashboard device instead.. any suggestions for an
OBD-I dashboard device? Something like this:
http://tunertools.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DT-DashDAQ
>
> Device would be semipermanent, and may take place of the stock cluster
or be integrated into that opening. I am able to perform he functions via
laptop software, but I am trying to find a way to have a speedo in the car
via the OBD port. No clue what other options are out there, but am open to
suggestions.. so fire away!
>
> Wallyman
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