i might not be able to give you the right answer, but i will give you one anyway.
The "pressure sensor" is also found on the venture with the same p/n.
With no v-boost on the venture i would maybe say it dosent have anything to do with the v-boost. However the vmax ecm may or may not alter ignition timing when it senses a severe vac drop from vboost opening. so maybe yes.
without the factory ign. curves to look at that is all i can say.