[BQTuning]

This pertains only to those that are flash only tuned. I am assuming everyone knows where to get the 4bar TMAP sensor from as I am not going to mention it on this site .

Finally, I decided to get myself an upgraded TMAP sensor, but good thing I held off as long as I did from getting the N20 TMAP sensor as its more expensive than the Bosch 4bar TMAP sensor

Im on stock turbos still, and if your looking to hit 20 PSI, or more, get yourself an upgraded TMAP sensor. In fact, I personally would suggest doing it earlier from 18+ psi. I highly recommend the 4bar sensor, and then later if you decide to upgrade your turbos then your all set with this part.

Boost scaling, many of you are going to hear this a lot pertaining to boost and other stuff. An upgraded TMAP is very important for this especially on MHD

Now getting down to the nitty gritty. This is what to expect with the 4bar sensor when you get it unless the seller decides to be more kind and throw more stuff in the bag to save us a trip to the hardware store or tearing the garage apart.

ER Chargepipe
The hex screws from the TMAP will not work with the 4bar as the screws are too short. A longer screw, you only need one, comes with the sensor but it is not compatible with the ER Chargepipe, and I don't know about the other chargepipe makers

I heard the included screw is compatible with the c-Pe chargepipe TMAP housing. Other wise plan a head to start searching for a compatible screw for the TMAP sensor housing on your chargepipe.

Home Depot is your best friend, unless you got a bucket of bolts and screws to search through. I'm stressing this cause....its very frustrating looking for a damn screw that's holding you back from going out to play

The O-ring, plan to pick up a slightly fatter O ring also. It all depend on the chargepipe TMAP housing. The extra one that does come with 4bar TMAP sensor should do the job and fit snugged. I think mine was not snug enough so Im gonna have to get something a tiny bit more chubby to prevent a small boost leak as I think I got one now

You may want to also make yourself a small nicely cut piece of gasket to seat the TMAP on to prevent any type of leak as there is only a one screw support holding the TMAP sensor down.

Check Engine Light or CEL. If you are experiencing this after install. It means the TMAP settings in the map are wrong. More likely you will see the code 2ABD Intake pressure sensor, re-running.

I was able to resolve the issue and got the 4bar TMAP sensor calibrated correctly, running smoothly with absolutely no issues other than a possible small boost leak from one of the possible fixes above mentioned

These are the settings for the 4bar TMAP sensor for flash only applications.



External boost gauge verified

0.50v - 4.65v @ 4.65 Max voltage successful*

[jtswole]

Question. So when you dyno' your car at 490whp @25psi, you were on a stock sensor?

[OB]

Hi D!
Do u mind explaining the benefit with this sensor over the N20?

[TGNY 335]

Iirc, for the 4bar you should be using the 3value custom map scaling table to set that up correctly.I could be mistaken.

Originally Posted by OB

Hi D!
Do u mind explaining the benefit with this sensor over the N20?

Price, and more resolution

[TGNY 335]

Also, which 4bar did you use? If it's the one from Terry BMS or identical from somewhere else the voltage is wrong also I believe. 4.65v I think was the max voltage on that sensor. But that's if it's the one from Terry

[BQTuning]

OP updated, screw issue only related to ER chargepipe that can be confirmed. I couldn't remember if I was using the the stock screws or the screws that came with the ER chargepipe.

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by OB

Hi D!
Do u mind explaining the benefit with this sensor over the N20?

4 BAR TMAP Sensor allows boost levels up to 43 PSI. I believe the 3.5 BAR was only up to 35/36.

Mike

[BQTuning]

Originally Posted by jtswole

Question. So when you dyno' your car at 490whp @25psi, you were on a stock sensor?

Yup, not recommended of course, was running an external boost gauge to monitor boost.

Originally Posted by TGNY 335

Also, which 4bar did you use? If it's the one from Terry BMS or identical from somewhere else the voltage is wrong also I believe. 4.65v I think was the max voltage on that sensor. But that's if it's the one from Terry

It is from Mr T

Yes that is the circulating voltage settings, there is a min/max setting from what I understand v0.45/v4.65 and v0.50/v4.75 with max voltage set to v5.25 (different table) for both configurations. I might be wrong but so far so good. I took a log prior to receiving the 4 TMAP and boost is the same except for the leak and better resolution over the stock TMAP.

http://datazap.me/u/buraq/log-145697...21&zoom=60-139

[V8bait]

First intelligent post I've seen from you, advocating upgraded TMAP sensors for once.

One correction though with any of these sensors you lose (not gain) resolution. You gain range in absolute pressure. The stock tmap has much more resolution for its pressure to voltage range, this is why there is a second tmap for vacuum, to provide better resolution when not in boost.

Also, if you use the voltage scaling table in MHD (not just the conversion table posted) you need to change a LOT of other tables. And setting the max voltage over 5v is useless the sensor just has a 5v reference and the only time you'd see that voltage is if the sensor was broken anyway, so setting it that high would only prevent you from knowing it's shorted (other than the obvious problems you'd get trying to drive).

[BQTuning]

I went for the max settings last night, will try the low setting

v0.45/v4.65 with a v5.0 max voltage in the second table.

Ive tested with v4.85 max voltage in the second table with the lower conversion and it throws a CEL.

[3000GT MR]

I'm not sure why you just wouldn't go with the n20. Besides being a little more expensive you get better resolution, better fitment, known proven values and plenty of head room

[BQTuning]

Originally Posted by 3000GT MR

I'm not sure why you just wouldn't go with the n20. Besides being a little more expensive you get better resolution, better fitment, known proven values and plenty of headroom

You have a valid point. For convenience, better resolution (V8bait corrected me above), better fitment then yes the N20 3.5bar sensor will be better but it will cost you more. Some people are deaf to this and only care about what is cheaper. The OP gives them heads up what to expect if they are going to go the cheaper route.

As for the resolution significant or insignificant difference between the 3.5 bar vs the 4 bar I will leave that to those who have a more refined grasp to explain it in more detail to be able to determine better choice cause I am sure more than half of the people buying sensors have no idea what people are talking about when sensor "resolution" is mentioned

We have this http://www.lionprecision.com/tech-li...esolution.html but I think it should be explained in more laymans term.

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by BuraQ

You have a valid point. For convenience, better resolution (V8bait corrected me above), better fitment then yes the N20 3.5bar sensor will be better but it will cost you more. Some people are deaf to this and only care about what is cheaper. The OP gives them heads up what to expect if they are going to go the cheaper route.

As for the resolution significant or insignificant difference between the 3.5 bar vs the 4 bar I will leave that to those who have a more refined grasp to explain it in more detail to be able to determine better choice cause I am sure more than half of the people buying sensors have no idea what people are talking about when sensor "resolution" is mentioned

We have this http://www.lionprecision.com/tech-li...esolution.html but I think it should be explained in more laymans term.

As has been mentioned many times the sensor resolution is fairly close between them. The 3.5bar is .5v to 4.5v (1.14v per bar) while the 4bar is .4v to 4.65v (1.06v per bar). The factory sensor is 1.6v per bar.

Mike

[BQTuning]

0.40v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage Fail
0.45v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful
0.50v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful

So which would be correct, 0.45v or 0.50v ? Ill drop max voltage to 4.75 but I think Ill keep it to 0.50v for start as it's further away from the problem of 0.40v and seems to be where all the previous TMAP sensors start from.

If anyone got a suggestion lmk

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by BuraQ

0.40v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage Fail
0.45v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful
0.50v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful

So which would be correct, 0.45v or 0.50v ? Ill drop max voltage to 4.75 but I think Ill keep it to 0.50v for start as it's further away from the problem of 0.40v and seems to be where all the previous TMAP sensors start from.

If anyone got a suggestion lmk

You need to calibrate the sensor to your flash values as BMS did for the JB4 support. This involves connecting an external boost source to the sensor itself and then logging that against the flash interface at various boost levels as observed on an external gauge to ensure your calibration values match up.

Mike

[BQTuning]

0.40v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage Fail
0.45v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful
0.50v - 4.65v @ 4.85 Max voltage successful
0.50v - 4.65v @ 4.75 Max voltage successful

OP Updated with verified settings. Will try to get on dyno to verify boost if its right or needs to be calibrated correctly if needed.

[jlcf22]

so whats the verdict on this? 4 or 3.5 bar? going to order one soon

[Indo Rider]

This guy tunes people's cars for money?

[TGNY 335]

Originally Posted by jlcf22

so whats the verdict on this? 4 or 3.5 bar? going to order one soon

If you're replacing it to actually utilize an upgraded sensors range. Then get the 4bar

[jippii ensio]

Originally Posted by TGNY 335

If you're replacing it to actually utilize an upgraded sensors range. Then get the 4bar

But people having the upgraded 3.5bar sensor are actually utilizing the upgrading sensor's range as well. I'd go with the 3.5bar sensor.

[Fast35i]

Originally Posted by Indo Rider

This guy tunes people's cars for money?

Lol he does

[TGNY 335]

Originally Posted by jippii ensio

But people having the upgraded 3.5bar sensor are actually utilizing the upgrading sensor's range as well. I'd go with the 3.5bar sensor.

4bar is less money for more range with a negligible difference in resolution between the two upgraded sensors