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Old 01-26-2013, 07:55 AM
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Are you using the Roush, vent gauge mount?
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Originally Posted by gDMJoe
No dis', however, the AeroForce guage has been around for SEVERAL ... I HIGHLY doubt that "Todd" developed the guage.
Why do you highly doubt what this particular gauge contain just because you purchased an off the shelf unit eleventy billion months ago?

I've been communicating with Aeroforce for months about development of the gauge specifically for the EcoBoost F150 with the additional parameters added.

You may want to contact Todd Austinson, President, Aeroforce Technology Inc. (440) 666-5755
in the near future for an update if you want the parameters added to your unit.

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Are you using the Roush, vent gauge mount?
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Old 01-29-2013, 12:11 PM
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I also have the Interceptor - had it for about a year and a half, previously used on my Mustang.

Aeroforce constantly updates firmware flashes for new vehicles and ECM's. From their website:

In order for your gauge to be reflashed to the latest firmware, you must have firmware version 2.2 or higher for the PT, FD, or SR version. 3.3 for the CN, CNC, CNF, CNi versions. 4.0 for Audi/VW, and 5.0 for the ISOi versions. The sticker on the back of the gauge will indicate the version number. For example, PT401v2.7 is version 2.7. They are all in this format except the very old gauges which may say PT401f16 or something odd like that. The back connections of the gauge will look like this, and must have the same main connector and shrouded 3 pin connector and have the 2 pin jumper (red) shown. If it's missing the shroud or jumper/pins it :

So stop acting like they are custom developing this thing for you. You may be working with them in order to get the PID's most would want from the new Ecoboost platform, but you're coming off as a dick..

Oh, and I'm sure Todd really appreciates you publishing his number, since they don't even have a phone number on their site for questions or even tech support. Aeroforce is notorious for bad customer service.

None the less, I like my gauge and have not had issues with it. It CURRENTLY reads almost every PID I want to have a quick glance at - and it's still on the 1.5 year old firmware.

Originally Posted by Slow.
Why do you highly doubt what this particular gauge contain just because you purchased an off the shelf unit eleventy billion months ago?

I've been communicating with Aeroforce for months about development of the gauge specifically for the EcoBoost F150 with the additional parameters added.

You may want to contact Todd Austinson, President, Aeroforce Technology Inc. (440) 666-5755
in the near future for an update if you want the parameters added to your unit.



yes.

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Old 01-29-2013, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Slow.
Thanks to Todd @ Aeroforce for developing this gauge for my truck, testing to follow...
Did any of the sensor kits have to be purchased extra to read things such as boost, etc, etc?
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Originally Posted by 2011FX4boost
Did any of the sensor kits have to be purchased extra to read things such as boost, etc, etc?
No, the gauge reads boost from straight from the OBDII port. It's supported.
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Originally Posted by Gtmiller1001
I also have the Interceptor - had it for about a year and a half, previously used on my Mustang.

Aeroforce constantly updates firmware flashes for new vehicles and ECM's. From their website:

In order for your gauge to be reflashed to the latest firmware, you must have firmware version 2.2 or higher for the PT, FD, or SR version. 3.3 for the CN, CNC, CNF, CNi versions. 4.0 for Audi/VW, and 5.0 for the ISOi versions. The sticker on the back of the gauge will indicate the version number. For example, PT401v2.7 is version 2.7. They are all in this format except the very old gauges which may say PT401f16 or something odd like that. The back connections of the gauge will look like this, and must have the same main connector and shrouded 3 pin connector and have the 2 pin jumper (red) shown. If it's missing the shroud or jumper/pins it :

So stop acting like they are custom developing this thing for you. You may be working with them in order to get the PID's most would want from the new Ecoboost platform, but you're coming off as a dick..

Oh, and I'm sure Todd really appreciates you publishing his number, since they don't even have a phone number on their site for questions or even tech support. Aeroforce is notorious for bad customer service.

None the less, I like my gauge and have not had issues with it. It CURRENTLY reads almost every PID I want to have a quick glance at - and it's still on the 1.5 year old firmware.
This is kind of interesting, because I did use the number, and Todd got back to me later that afternoon! He didn't seem to mind and even offered a discount when I get around to my order. He indicated that they have a limited advertising budget, but have been working on the latest gauge to cover the ecoboost parameters, specifically SHO. I guess take that for what it's worth!

This is how I have my current Autometer gauge mounted. It is a simulated carbon fiber plastic pod that I got from Summit Racing.
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Good to know, maybe they've fixed their customer service issues. I dont' know every PID my Interceptor displays, but the main ones - Boost, Spark Adv (timing), commanded and actual AFR, IAT, ECT all currently read.

I have the interceptor and also a mechanical boost gauge (always liked analog for boost) mounted like this in pods from speed of sound:
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Hmmm! Looks like my picture didn't post? I will try this again!

Gtmiller1001, do you find that your Intercepter boost reading coincides with your mechanical boost reading? My trim package is different, so I could not put a dual gauge were you have yours. Although, I do like your set- up!
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gotta love it when individuals want to talk crap before they have correct information. thanks "left plate"
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Originally Posted by Slow.
uh huh... I have the SCT software and am well aware of it's capabilities.

However...
I like to use my cell phone as a phone and my laptop as a computer.

I like to use a gauge... as a gauge.

Now take your "I can do all of that with this instead" comments and GTFO. Thanks.
Ahhhhhhh....
Did I hut your wittle feewings?
When she saw you crying in your room, did mommy give you a wittle kiss and make you feewel better?
I'm sure she also told you to never-mind those bad-men on the internet.. If you say you invented the OBD-2, then you did.
Here's a cookie..

Now go scamper off to bed, and let the grown-ups deal with reality.


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