It would probably be possible if you fit your Renault with some kind of independant motor management system.

But if you were to do that, you'd need to hook up sensors and a ton of wiring, which is a pain.

If you go that far, you might also "need" to change your fuel delivery system to fuel injection as that is a part of what the stand alone ECU would do.

Take a look for 'mega-squirt' type ECU's.

Many classic cars have been modernized with fuel injection using this method (and a lot of work).

Quote from cym on February 10, 2011, 22:08
Hello,

Do you know some kind of "black box" which could get engine information and send them via bluetooth to smartphone with Torque ?

I suppose a great number of enthousiasts lime myself, could be interrested in a smartphone fitted with Torque, to monitor their engine data (basically RPM, oil press. and coolant temp.) without adding voluminous gauges to their dahsboard.

Here is a picture of my 1978 RENAULT Minibus, fitted with a tomtom, but missing engine data...

Many thanks in advance,
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Cyril

I and a few other companies are working on something that would be close to what you are asking for. You would still have to run wires to the device from the various sensors. Unfortunately I'm still waiting on samples before I can begin my project.