Date: 28 Aug 2006 12:39:45 -0700 From: Levyte357nospamail.com Subject: Re: Adding Dash with Turbo gauge to 9-5 '98-00 SE
Fred W wrote: > Levyte357nospamail.com wrote: > > As you all know, pre 2001 9-5 do not have in dash turbo gauge. > > No. Only Low Pressure Turbos (LPT) had no gauge. FPTs always had a gauge. > I wasn't referring to Aero's and Viggens. And to be quite honest no one refers to any 9-5's as FPT's as that primarily relates to 9000's and previous. 9-5 Owners either say LPT's, Viggens or Aero's. > > > Does '98-00 ECU Support Turbo gauge? > > > > It's just a pressure gauge. It does not tie into the ECU. > On 9-5's, the "standard" in dash boost gauge receives signal from the Trionic ECU. This is also why dealers can calibrate the gauge needle max by Computer. Aftermarket gauges tie into actual pipes and provide more precise measurement. > > > > > However I want a standard dash with turbo gauge and nothing else. > > > > If that's what you want, go for it! Just don't try and pass it off as a > FPT... I think you will find many "lpts" out there with 260bhp stage III doing more than that. I was actually requesting info from persons providing useful information/experience/suggestions. Dude, 9-5 'ers talk about lpt, GT17, GT25,TD-04 and the like... Get with the times...