How to use you car stereo as a fuel pressure gauge and shift light

[03Steve]

Ever wish you had a fuel pressure gauge to verify pressure, or a shift light while going down the track? How about an audio warning when the fuel pressure drops below, example, 45 psi when you are commanding 60 psi? Or an audio indication for shifting instead of a bright light? I have tested and created an application that does this.

Parts Required

-Autotap software/interface ($199; http://www.autotap.com)
-FM transmitter ($20; Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc.)
-Laptop computer
-Any factory or aftermarket radio with FM

I've figured out how to use the radio, Autotap, a laptop computer, a $20 FM transmitter, and .wav files to provide an audio alert for just about any feature that Autotap offers. I have used it on my car with great success.

Simply put, if fuel pressure drops below a certain point, a voice saying "WARNING! LOW FUEL PRESSURE." comes out the speakers. Also have an alert setup for shift points, "SHIFT DUMMY!" and excessive timing as well.

Works great! For Autotap users, this is much better than spending money on gauges, IMO. Saves cash, and keeps your eyes on the track/road instead of monitoring gauges. The only extra part needed is a $20 FM transmitter, and no wiring/labor is required.

This is really a cool, cheap feature. :CHEERS:

[03Steve]

My complete write-up with pictures and screen shots can be found here:

http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15686

[Sapperstang]

Sounds really cool! I have a laptop that I rarely use. I saw a screen shot you did that showed all kinds of things. Basically showed like different virtual gauges on the screen. Will it show all of that as well? I might be interested in this.

[JJPMach1]

can you make changes to the Management system like the diablo does?

[03Steve]

The screenshot is a config file that I developed. Autotap can show everything you see in the write-up. I can even send you config files that I have, you you can just open a play.

Autotap is READ ONLY. It cannot make changes to the EEC.

[Walt]

Simply put, if fuel pressure drops below a certain point, a voice saying "WARNING! LOW FUEL PRESSURE." comes out the speakers. Also have an alert setup for shift points, "SHIFT DUMMY!" and excessive timing as well.

Move possible voice alerts...

"Dave, you are going too fast."

"Dave, how come you aren't spending time with me anymore?"

"Dave, who was that car I saw you staring at?"

:eyebrows:

[Mach_foster]

So could the shift alert be configured so each gear has it's own rpm shift point?

[Orange whip 04]

What are the minimum lap top PC requirments for autotap software to work ?