Honda S2000 – Garmin 1390T and ecoRoute HD
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at
1:36 am
Final custom installed GPS unit for my S2000. The goals were the same as the initial version with the addition of real-time FM traffic data and ecoRoute HD compatability. A clearer photo of the unit is linked below. This video was uploaded to show an odd reading I am seeing on the engine load gauge. With the vehicle parked and idling, the load remains at around 38%. Is this normal? V5 unit (offset + black frame): lh4.ggpht.com build information: www.s2ki.com .
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this gets a thumbs up for two of my favorite things, S2000 and DeadMau5
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Sorry, i posted my answer in 2 parts, the first part dissapeared somehow, but we see 2 times the 2nd part instead. The first part was s’th like:
38% load refers to the torque available at that rpm.
It’s NOT: 38% out of 240hp = 91hp just for idling
As you know, at idle rev (aprx 1000rpm) there is not much torque you get from the engine, even if you would “abuse” it at 1000rpm with full throttle (=100% load)!
@heizoeli That’s a great explanation, thanks! I am just a bit surprised by how much load is imposed on the engine by all of the accessories (a/c was off in this video)
Why 38% load at idle?:
That would be 100%.
That means, there is 38% used of the torque that is available at the present rpm.
Remember your engine is running with about 1000 rpm at idle, then imagine you “abuse” your engine at 1000 rpm with full load! ( i know you never do it
As the possible torque is not much at that rev, already 38% load is needed for inner engine friction, for generator, maybe power steering pump or airconditioning etc.