MS45 - Tuning the Intake Manifold Model and Torque Tables
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 12:12 am
I’ll start off with a disclaimer – what I know today about MS45 is not what I knew yesterday, and it may be different than what I know tomorrow. Knowledge of the MS45.0 and MS45.1 ECU is constantly evolving; new discoveries are being made several times a year. I don’t take credit for finding the tables I’m about to show you. Because my experience is primarily with MS45.0, I’ll be focusing on it. Most of the information will apply directly to MS45.1 as well.
It is critical to understand these tables if one wants to tune MS45 much beyond stock power levels. Optimizing them for your personal setup is also key, as what works for a twin screw supercharger setup will differ from an ideal centrifugal tune. There’s a reason the aftermarket won’t tune past 8.5 psi of boost. Once airflow exceeds a certain amount, the car will become undriveable due to the background compensation tables causing hesitation, misfires, and sporadic timing reduction. However, if you appropriately tune these tables, you can end up with a car that drives like it came with a supercharger from the factory, regardless of your boost level.
There are four required steps and one optional step. Required steps are as follows:
1. Tune the three intake manifold model tables.
2. Adjust the axes on two “torque tables”.
3. Tune the airflow setpoint table.
4. Disable a checksum.
Optional steps are as follows:
1. Disable a MAF-related DTC.
Step 1 – Tuning the three intake manifold model tables.
The three tables you need are ip_eff_vol_slop_max, ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo, and ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo_vim. They must be tuned to reflect large increases in airflow, like when forced induction is added. If more air is entering the engine than these tables can support, the car will hesitate and bog down at full load. If the tables are increased too far, the ECU will think the engine is generating too much torque and begin to close the throttle body at full load or possibly revert to limp mode.
ip_eff_vol_slop_max (18x1) – the axis on this curve is rpm, and the values are mass airflow divided by pressure. The cells in this table should follow your boost curve; multiply the values by your pressure ratio at that point. For example, if you have a twin screw supercharger, the cells should be multiplied by approximately 1.5 (depending on your boost level), from the rpm where you reach max boost all the way up to max rpm. If you have a centrifugal supercharger, you should multiply the values by a progressively larger number as rpm increases. I estimate that my centrifugal supercharger generates 1 psi of boost at 2500 rpm, and 8.5 psi of boost at 6600 rpm. Therefore, I multiplied the cell at 2500 rpm by 1.07, and the value at 6600 rpm by 1.58. The multiplier for the cells between these two points increases linearly. Use the following formula for a centrifugal setup as a general guideline to get you started:
boost_pressure @ site_rpm = (site_rpm - 2500) * (max_boost – 1) / (6600 – 2500)
*and*
pressure_ratio = (boost_pressure + 14.7) / 14.7
Example: with a max boost pressure of 8.5 psi @ 6600 rpm, the boost pressure at 3500 rpm could be estimated to be:
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = (3500 – 2500) * (8.5 – 1) / (6600 – 2500)
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = (1000) * (7.5) / (4100)
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = 1.8 psi
pressure_ratio = (1.8 + 14.7) / 14.7
pressure_ratio = 1.12
In this case, the cell at 3500 rpm would be multiplied by 1.12. If you have a centrifugal supercharger, use this formula to find the remaining cells in the table. In most cases, you do NOT need to tune cells 1000 rpm and below. I increased the cells from 1300-2000 rpm by 5-10% to accommodate my free flow exhaust and intake. Now move on to the second table:
ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo (18x12) – You don’t need to worry about what the rows on this map mean. The important thing is the columns are rpm, and the cells are mass airflow / pressure (just like in ip_eff_vol_slop_max). Using the pressure ratio (PR) at each rpm site you found above, multiply each column of cells by the corresponding pressure ratio you found when tuning ip_eff_vol_slop_max.
In the previous centrifugal supercharger example, we found the 3500 rpm site has a PR of 1.12. In this case we would multiply the entire 3500 rpm column of cells by 1.12. Do not modify the table axes; only the cells.
ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo_vim (18x12) – Apply the PR multiplier down each column (rpm) like you did with ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo. Keeping with the example, the 2500 rpm column would be multiplied by 1.07; the 3500 rpm column would be multiplied by 1.12; and so on.
Step 2 – Adjust the axes on two “torque tables”.
It is important to understand the difference between MAF readings of kg/hr and load calculations of mg/stk, and how the torque tables play into tuning the vehicle. The mass airflow sensor (MAF) outputs a voltage between 0-5 V, which the ECU converts to a mass flow number in kg/hr. MAF (kg/hr) and rpm are used to calculate load (mg/stk).
Load (mg/stroke) = MAF (kg/hr) * 1000 / 60 / Engine Speed (RPM) / 3 * 1000
Load (mg/stk) and the torque lookup tables are used to calculate engine torque (Nm). When the driver puts his foot down, he “requests” a certain amount of torque (Nm). The ECU will modulate the electronic throttle body to fulfill the driver’s request, using the lookup table to determine what load (mg/stk) equals the requested torque (Nm). The idea is that the car will behave the same way, no matter the temperature or altitude, resulting in predictable feel. Flat spots in the powerband can theoretically be tuned out with an ECU that is torque-request-based, like MS45. x% throttle will always equal y% torque, regardless of conditions.
Another way to look at it is:
Accelerator pedal position -> voltage -> torque request (Nm)
*and*
Air entering engine -> MAF voltage -> kg/hr -> mg/stk -> torque (Nm)
The driver’s right foot controls the torque (Nm) request, the MAF tells the ECU how much air is actually entering the engine, and the ECU controls the throttle body to make sure they match, based on its mapping. Our job is to adjust that mapping by altering some of the calculations the ECU makes along the way.
Tuning torque tables is tricky, because if too much torque is requested the accelerator pedal takes on an on/off binary feel, and the car’s driveability suffers. Think of the unforgiving nature of an aggressive, high capacity race clutch and apply it to the accelerator pedal. Conversely, if too little torque is requested, the ECU will shut the throttle body, artificially limiting torque production (and power).
When forced induction is added to the M54, torque increases dramatically, which necessitates adjustment of the torque lookup tables. Unfortunately, there are several controls in place on the MS45 that limit torque production, resulting in multiple DTC’s and limp mode if too much torque is produced, and a checksum guards the torque tables so they cannot be edited. DO NOT try to adjust the cell values, or your car will not start. If the unit of measure is Nm, don't change the value. Only adjust values that have a mg/stk unit of measure.
The two torque tables you need are ip_tqi_ref__n__maf and ip_tqi_ref_mon. Instead of modifying the cell values, we will adjust the scaling of the load axis… essentially lying to the ECU about how load and torque correlate, thus it will think the car is producing less torque than it is.
ip_tqi_ref__n__maf – This is a torque lookup table, referenced at part throttle. Rows are load (mg/stk). Columns are rpm. Cells are torque (Nm). Again, DO NOT adjust the cells themselves, or a checksum will cause the car to not start.
The idea is to make the car perform like stock at idle, low load, and cruise, but increase the maximum value of the load axis, so that more load can be achieved without the ECU intervening. First you will need to determine how much additional load you need. With my centrifugal setup, I decided I will be generating 40% more torque than stock. Remember that with a centrifugal setup, peak power may increase by 60% or more, but peak torque will only increase 20-40% depending on boost level.
I kept the first four sites stock (32.51, 75.01, 100.00, 125.01), as that’s where I determined the car spent most of its time cruising and at idle. I then gradually increased the remaining sites until reaching a maximum of 1050 mg/stk (40% more than the original value of 750 mg/stk). It’s important to choose your sites wisely to avoid driveability problems. I recommend data logging to determine what load (mg/stk) your car sees at cruise to determine where to start increasing load.
ip_tqi_ref_mon – This is a torque lookup table, referenced at full load. Apply similar adjustments to the table axis as you did with ip_tqi_ref__n__maf. DO NOT adjust the cells in the table. Because ip_tqi_ref_mon has a different number of sites on its axis than ip_tqi_ref__n__maf, you’ll need to do some calculations to ensure the numbers match up. For example, if you increased the 450.01 mg/stk site on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf by 25%, make sure you also increase the 452 mg/stk site on ip_tqi_ref_mon by 25%.
Step 3 – Tune the airflow setpoint table.
This is the most difficult step to explain, and the most time-consuming to work through. If you’re not good with math, you can guess at the table and get a tune that’s 80% correct. If you understand math, you can spend an hour on the table and get it perfect.
The table you need is ip_maf_sp, plus the load axis values from ip_tqi_ref__n__maf (from the previous step). It’s imperative to use Excel for the calculations, and it makes for an easy copy/paste into ByteTuner when you’re done.
The goal is to match the cells in ip_maf_sp to the new axis sites in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf using linear interpolation. Get it right and the car will drive like stock, except with a lot more power. Get it wrong and driveability will suffer, codes will be thrown, blood pressure will rise, and despair will set in.
You can think of ip_maf_sp as the “requested engine load” table. The row axis sites on this table are in Nm; the cells in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are also in Nm. The row axis sites in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are in mg/stk; the cells in ip_maf_sp are also in mg/stk. The tables are dependent on each other. One table’s axis unit of measure is the other table’s cell unit of measure. Because a checksum prevents adjustment of the cells in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf, we previously modified the axis sites instead. We will now modify the cells in ip_maf_sp to match the new axis sites.
Let’s start with an example. Using the stock ip_maf_sp table, look up the 1216 rpm and 65 Nm. The value in the cell is 122.06 mg/stk.
- First, reference the torque axis site of 65 Nm.
- Second, Look at the other table (ip_tqi_ref__n__maf) under the 1216 rpm column. Find where 65 Nm would fall. In this case it would fall between 64.97 Nm and 91.25 Nm, or the 4th and 5th cells down in the 1216 rpm column. Write these numbers down – 64.97 and 91.25.
- Third, you need the load (mg/stk) axis site where the above cells were found. 64.97 Nm corresponds to a load axis of 125.01 mg/stk, and 91.25 Nm has a load axis of 183.76 mg/stk in my case because I had increased that site by 5% (yours may be different). Write down 125.01 and 183.76.
You now have everything you need to calculate the new value in the ip_maf_sp cell (1216 rpm column, 65 Nm row). Use the linear interpolation formula:
y=y1+(x-x1)(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
Where:
y is the new value that should go into the cell in ip_maf_sp. The cells are what you’re calculating and changing.
y1 is the lower load value (125.01 in this example)
y2 is the upper load value (183.76 in this example)
x1 is the lower torque value (64.97 in this example)
x2 is the upper torque value (91.25 in this example)
x is the axis site of the cell you’re calculating (65 in this example)
y = 125.01 + (65 – 64.97) * (183.76 – 125.01) / (91.25 – 64.97)
y = 125.01 + (0.03 * 58.75 / 26.28)
y = 125.01 + 0.067
y = 125.08
The original value in the cell was 122.06, and the new value is 125.08, which is a 2.5% increase. This may not sound like much, but as you progress through the table, some values will be increased by 40% or more.
Every cell must be calculated individually. Unfortunately, you can’t copy and paste the linear interpolation formula into Excel with some $$ signs and have it spit out the right values based on relative location. Sometimes the ip_maf_sp cell’s axis site will fall between different rows above or below the relative position on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf. You will need to figure out where the cell’s axis site falls, and manually enter those values into the formula.
The good news is this step only needs to be completed once, unless you change the load axis sites. If you set up your Excel file properly with the correct formula for each cell, it will auto-calculate new cell values for ip_maf_sp when the axis sites on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are changed. It’s a lot of math, but when you’re done the car will drive like stock.
Step 4 – Disable a checksum.
The checksum that should be disabled is at val_mo3_swi_cal_cks. Change the value to 165. I’ll caveat this in that I’m not certain this step must be completed. I don’t have access to it on certain software versions, so the checksum was left in place, and I have run into issues when ip_tqi_ref_mon axis sites are modified. I recommend disabling it to avoid issues.
Step 5 (Optional) – Disable a MAF-related DTC.
If your axes changes and new maps don’t jive, you’ll get a P0103 code. You can disable this code by changing the values in fmy_id_maf.dtc to all 0’s.
When testing your tuned file, data log to see if the accelerator pedal angle (max 99.6%) matches the throttle setpoint (max 81%) at full throttle. If throttle setpoint reads less than 81% at steady WOT, the ECU is attempting to limit torque.
It took me many months of trial, error, and frustration before I ran into someone by random chance that showed me these tables. Had I not been so lucky, I would likely be driving around with an MS43 conversion. I’d also like to thank Jeff and his support for the development of MS45.
- Josh
It is critical to understand these tables if one wants to tune MS45 much beyond stock power levels. Optimizing them for your personal setup is also key, as what works for a twin screw supercharger setup will differ from an ideal centrifugal tune. There’s a reason the aftermarket won’t tune past 8.5 psi of boost. Once airflow exceeds a certain amount, the car will become undriveable due to the background compensation tables causing hesitation, misfires, and sporadic timing reduction. However, if you appropriately tune these tables, you can end up with a car that drives like it came with a supercharger from the factory, regardless of your boost level.
There are four required steps and one optional step. Required steps are as follows:
1. Tune the three intake manifold model tables.
2. Adjust the axes on two “torque tables”.
3. Tune the airflow setpoint table.
4. Disable a checksum.
Optional steps are as follows:
1. Disable a MAF-related DTC.
Step 1 – Tuning the three intake manifold model tables.
The three tables you need are ip_eff_vol_slop_max, ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo, and ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo_vim. They must be tuned to reflect large increases in airflow, like when forced induction is added. If more air is entering the engine than these tables can support, the car will hesitate and bog down at full load. If the tables are increased too far, the ECU will think the engine is generating too much torque and begin to close the throttle body at full load or possibly revert to limp mode.
ip_eff_vol_slop_max (18x1) – the axis on this curve is rpm, and the values are mass airflow divided by pressure. The cells in this table should follow your boost curve; multiply the values by your pressure ratio at that point. For example, if you have a twin screw supercharger, the cells should be multiplied by approximately 1.5 (depending on your boost level), from the rpm where you reach max boost all the way up to max rpm. If you have a centrifugal supercharger, you should multiply the values by a progressively larger number as rpm increases. I estimate that my centrifugal supercharger generates 1 psi of boost at 2500 rpm, and 8.5 psi of boost at 6600 rpm. Therefore, I multiplied the cell at 2500 rpm by 1.07, and the value at 6600 rpm by 1.58. The multiplier for the cells between these two points increases linearly. Use the following formula for a centrifugal setup as a general guideline to get you started:
boost_pressure @ site_rpm = (site_rpm - 2500) * (max_boost – 1) / (6600 – 2500)
*and*
pressure_ratio = (boost_pressure + 14.7) / 14.7
Example: with a max boost pressure of 8.5 psi @ 6600 rpm, the boost pressure at 3500 rpm could be estimated to be:
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = (3500 – 2500) * (8.5 – 1) / (6600 – 2500)
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = (1000) * (7.5) / (4100)
boost_pressure @ 3500 rpm = 1.8 psi
pressure_ratio = (1.8 + 14.7) / 14.7
pressure_ratio = 1.12
In this case, the cell at 3500 rpm would be multiplied by 1.12. If you have a centrifugal supercharger, use this formula to find the remaining cells in the table. In most cases, you do NOT need to tune cells 1000 rpm and below. I increased the cells from 1300-2000 rpm by 5-10% to accommodate my free flow exhaust and intake. Now move on to the second table:
ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo (18x12) – You don’t need to worry about what the rows on this map mean. The important thing is the columns are rpm, and the cells are mass airflow / pressure (just like in ip_eff_vol_slop_max). Using the pressure ratio (PR) at each rpm site you found above, multiply each column of cells by the corresponding pressure ratio you found when tuning ip_eff_vol_slop_max.
In the previous centrifugal supercharger example, we found the 3500 rpm site has a PR of 1.12. In this case we would multiply the entire 3500 rpm column of cells by 1.12. Do not modify the table axes; only the cells.
ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo_vim (18x12) – Apply the PR multiplier down each column (rpm) like you did with ip_eff_vol_slop_cam_vo. Keeping with the example, the 2500 rpm column would be multiplied by 1.07; the 3500 rpm column would be multiplied by 1.12; and so on.
Step 2 – Adjust the axes on two “torque tables”.
It is important to understand the difference between MAF readings of kg/hr and load calculations of mg/stk, and how the torque tables play into tuning the vehicle. The mass airflow sensor (MAF) outputs a voltage between 0-5 V, which the ECU converts to a mass flow number in kg/hr. MAF (kg/hr) and rpm are used to calculate load (mg/stk).
Load (mg/stroke) = MAF (kg/hr) * 1000 / 60 / Engine Speed (RPM) / 3 * 1000
Load (mg/stk) and the torque lookup tables are used to calculate engine torque (Nm). When the driver puts his foot down, he “requests” a certain amount of torque (Nm). The ECU will modulate the electronic throttle body to fulfill the driver’s request, using the lookup table to determine what load (mg/stk) equals the requested torque (Nm). The idea is that the car will behave the same way, no matter the temperature or altitude, resulting in predictable feel. Flat spots in the powerband can theoretically be tuned out with an ECU that is torque-request-based, like MS45. x% throttle will always equal y% torque, regardless of conditions.
Another way to look at it is:
Accelerator pedal position -> voltage -> torque request (Nm)
*and*
Air entering engine -> MAF voltage -> kg/hr -> mg/stk -> torque (Nm)
The driver’s right foot controls the torque (Nm) request, the MAF tells the ECU how much air is actually entering the engine, and the ECU controls the throttle body to make sure they match, based on its mapping. Our job is to adjust that mapping by altering some of the calculations the ECU makes along the way.
Tuning torque tables is tricky, because if too much torque is requested the accelerator pedal takes on an on/off binary feel, and the car’s driveability suffers. Think of the unforgiving nature of an aggressive, high capacity race clutch and apply it to the accelerator pedal. Conversely, if too little torque is requested, the ECU will shut the throttle body, artificially limiting torque production (and power).
When forced induction is added to the M54, torque increases dramatically, which necessitates adjustment of the torque lookup tables. Unfortunately, there are several controls in place on the MS45 that limit torque production, resulting in multiple DTC’s and limp mode if too much torque is produced, and a checksum guards the torque tables so they cannot be edited. DO NOT try to adjust the cell values, or your car will not start. If the unit of measure is Nm, don't change the value. Only adjust values that have a mg/stk unit of measure.
The two torque tables you need are ip_tqi_ref__n__maf and ip_tqi_ref_mon. Instead of modifying the cell values, we will adjust the scaling of the load axis… essentially lying to the ECU about how load and torque correlate, thus it will think the car is producing less torque than it is.
ip_tqi_ref__n__maf – This is a torque lookup table, referenced at part throttle. Rows are load (mg/stk). Columns are rpm. Cells are torque (Nm). Again, DO NOT adjust the cells themselves, or a checksum will cause the car to not start.
The idea is to make the car perform like stock at idle, low load, and cruise, but increase the maximum value of the load axis, so that more load can be achieved without the ECU intervening. First you will need to determine how much additional load you need. With my centrifugal setup, I decided I will be generating 40% more torque than stock. Remember that with a centrifugal setup, peak power may increase by 60% or more, but peak torque will only increase 20-40% depending on boost level.
I kept the first four sites stock (32.51, 75.01, 100.00, 125.01), as that’s where I determined the car spent most of its time cruising and at idle. I then gradually increased the remaining sites until reaching a maximum of 1050 mg/stk (40% more than the original value of 750 mg/stk). It’s important to choose your sites wisely to avoid driveability problems. I recommend data logging to determine what load (mg/stk) your car sees at cruise to determine where to start increasing load.
ip_tqi_ref_mon – This is a torque lookup table, referenced at full load. Apply similar adjustments to the table axis as you did with ip_tqi_ref__n__maf. DO NOT adjust the cells in the table. Because ip_tqi_ref_mon has a different number of sites on its axis than ip_tqi_ref__n__maf, you’ll need to do some calculations to ensure the numbers match up. For example, if you increased the 450.01 mg/stk site on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf by 25%, make sure you also increase the 452 mg/stk site on ip_tqi_ref_mon by 25%.
Step 3 – Tune the airflow setpoint table.
This is the most difficult step to explain, and the most time-consuming to work through. If you’re not good with math, you can guess at the table and get a tune that’s 80% correct. If you understand math, you can spend an hour on the table and get it perfect.
The table you need is ip_maf_sp, plus the load axis values from ip_tqi_ref__n__maf (from the previous step). It’s imperative to use Excel for the calculations, and it makes for an easy copy/paste into ByteTuner when you’re done.
The goal is to match the cells in ip_maf_sp to the new axis sites in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf using linear interpolation. Get it right and the car will drive like stock, except with a lot more power. Get it wrong and driveability will suffer, codes will be thrown, blood pressure will rise, and despair will set in.
You can think of ip_maf_sp as the “requested engine load” table. The row axis sites on this table are in Nm; the cells in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are also in Nm. The row axis sites in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are in mg/stk; the cells in ip_maf_sp are also in mg/stk. The tables are dependent on each other. One table’s axis unit of measure is the other table’s cell unit of measure. Because a checksum prevents adjustment of the cells in ip_tqi_ref__n__maf, we previously modified the axis sites instead. We will now modify the cells in ip_maf_sp to match the new axis sites.
Let’s start with an example. Using the stock ip_maf_sp table, look up the 1216 rpm and 65 Nm. The value in the cell is 122.06 mg/stk.
- First, reference the torque axis site of 65 Nm.
- Second, Look at the other table (ip_tqi_ref__n__maf) under the 1216 rpm column. Find where 65 Nm would fall. In this case it would fall between 64.97 Nm and 91.25 Nm, or the 4th and 5th cells down in the 1216 rpm column. Write these numbers down – 64.97 and 91.25.
- Third, you need the load (mg/stk) axis site where the above cells were found. 64.97 Nm corresponds to a load axis of 125.01 mg/stk, and 91.25 Nm has a load axis of 183.76 mg/stk in my case because I had increased that site by 5% (yours may be different). Write down 125.01 and 183.76.
You now have everything you need to calculate the new value in the ip_maf_sp cell (1216 rpm column, 65 Nm row). Use the linear interpolation formula:
y=y1+(x-x1)(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)
Where:
y is the new value that should go into the cell in ip_maf_sp. The cells are what you’re calculating and changing.
y1 is the lower load value (125.01 in this example)
y2 is the upper load value (183.76 in this example)
x1 is the lower torque value (64.97 in this example)
x2 is the upper torque value (91.25 in this example)
x is the axis site of the cell you’re calculating (65 in this example)
y = 125.01 + (65 – 64.97) * (183.76 – 125.01) / (91.25 – 64.97)
y = 125.01 + (0.03 * 58.75 / 26.28)
y = 125.01 + 0.067
y = 125.08
The original value in the cell was 122.06, and the new value is 125.08, which is a 2.5% increase. This may not sound like much, but as you progress through the table, some values will be increased by 40% or more.
Every cell must be calculated individually. Unfortunately, you can’t copy and paste the linear interpolation formula into Excel with some $$ signs and have it spit out the right values based on relative location. Sometimes the ip_maf_sp cell’s axis site will fall between different rows above or below the relative position on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf. You will need to figure out where the cell’s axis site falls, and manually enter those values into the formula.
The good news is this step only needs to be completed once, unless you change the load axis sites. If you set up your Excel file properly with the correct formula for each cell, it will auto-calculate new cell values for ip_maf_sp when the axis sites on ip_tqi_ref__n__maf are changed. It’s a lot of math, but when you’re done the car will drive like stock.
Step 4 – Disable a checksum.
The checksum that should be disabled is at val_mo3_swi_cal_cks. Change the value to 165. I’ll caveat this in that I’m not certain this step must be completed. I don’t have access to it on certain software versions, so the checksum was left in place, and I have run into issues when ip_tqi_ref_mon axis sites are modified. I recommend disabling it to avoid issues.
Step 5 (Optional) – Disable a MAF-related DTC.
If your axes changes and new maps don’t jive, you’ll get a P0103 code. You can disable this code by changing the values in fmy_id_maf.dtc to all 0’s.
When testing your tuned file, data log to see if the accelerator pedal angle (max 99.6%) matches the throttle setpoint (max 81%) at full throttle. If throttle setpoint reads less than 81% at steady WOT, the ECU is attempting to limit torque.
It took me many months of trial, error, and frustration before I ran into someone by random chance that showed me these tables. Had I not been so lucky, I would likely be driving around with an MS43 conversion. I’d also like to thank Jeff and his support for the development of MS45.
- Josh