Aftermarket Wideband O2 Sensor Options
05-09-2011, 01:12 PM
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Aftermarket Wideband O2 Sensor Options
Okay guys I have read a few threads but i have not really found any real reviews or discussions on which systems are good.
Please feel free to educate me and post opinions on what you guys have used with success. I have read a bit and it appears you want a Bosch sensor but some of the kits don't state the type of sensor used.
These are the kits I have found so far that I like.
Please feel free to educate me and post opinions on what you guys have used with success. I have read a bit and it appears you want a Bosch sensor but some of the kits don't state the type of sensor used.
These are the kits I have found so far that I like.
- NGK AFX, I like the non traditional gauge setup. http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/product...rmance/afx.asp
- AEM seems like a nice setup. http://www.aemelectronics.com/wideba...fuel-gauge-25/
- Innovate Seems to be very popular and my buddy has this unit and like it very much, I will soon be replacing my PLX stuff with this. http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/scg1.php
- Prosport Good sensor and will match my other gauges http://prosportgauges.com/wideband-a...ber/White.aspx
- PLX - I have the DM-6 with AFR and Boost. Really unreliable, both modules have glitches and often need to be powered down and restarted to work properly. No bueno. http://www.plxdevices.com/wideband.html
- Stack makes nice stuff and they have some cool features. I may go this route in the future but they are pricey. http://www.stackltd.com/instruments.html
- Zeitronix offers a mulitigauge that does AFR along with others. http://www.zeitronix.com/Products/ZR-2/ZR-2.shtml
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05-09-2011, 02:49 PM
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I have a dual vent pod with oil pressure and fuel pressure, Auber oil temp in the radio faceplate, dynotune ting gauge for nitrous pressure, and Goodbox for everything the ECM puts out and boost. I have a Cobb and mount but I hate using it to view data since it only allows you to see one data point at a time and I have to put it way when i go anywhere.
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05-09-2011, 04:35 PM
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Yeah I wish i was able to get oil temp, oil pressure, and fuel pressure on the Goodbox. I hate gauges as well but oil temp, oil pressure, and fuel pressure with warnings are a must IMO if you are boosted.
05-09-2011, 06:01 PM
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I currently run the Innovate LC-1, and have been for 3 years on the same bosch sensor. Readings matches the stock wideband, which is what I use to keep it in check.
One of the main reasons for wideband failures aside from the o2 sensor itself is the controller, which should be kept away from the high temperatures in the engine bay. I run mine through the shifter opening into the cabin.
If you go with a bosch sensor, just go with whichever setup looks the best to you. Most of them are similar (Innovate, AEM, PLX). The Prosport uses a Bosch LSU 4.9 Sensor instead of the LSU 4.2 that the others use. It is said to be more accurate, more reliable, faster, etc. etc, though I don't have experience with that. If you choose to go with the analog gauges though, you won't notice any of faster response or accuracy, so you're pretty much in the same boat there as with the others. The AFX can run both bosch and ntk. NTK sensors are more expensive but is said to be more accurate and have a higher temp operating range.
If you do any tuning yourself via the Cobb Accesstuner, the Innovate and the PLX can actually link up to it and be datalogged as well (via PC).
One of the main reasons for wideband failures aside from the o2 sensor itself is the controller, which should be kept away from the high temperatures in the engine bay. I run mine through the shifter opening into the cabin.
If you go with a bosch sensor, just go with whichever setup looks the best to you. Most of them are similar (Innovate, AEM, PLX). The Prosport uses a Bosch LSU 4.9 Sensor instead of the LSU 4.2 that the others use. It is said to be more accurate, more reliable, faster, etc. etc, though I don't have experience with that. If you choose to go with the analog gauges though, you won't notice any of faster response or accuracy, so you're pretty much in the same boat there as with the others. The AFX can run both bosch and ntk. NTK sensors are more expensive but is said to be more accurate and have a higher temp operating range.
If you do any tuning yourself via the Cobb Accesstuner, the Innovate and the PLX can actually link up to it and be datalogged as well (via PC).
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05-09-2011, 11:27 PM
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I currently run the Innovate LC-1, and have been for 3 years on the same bosch sensor. Readings matches the stock wideband, which is what I use to keep it in check.
One of the main reasons for wideband failures aside from the o2 sensor itself is the controller, which should be kept away from the high temperatures in the engine bay. I run mine through the shifter opening into the cabin.
If you go with a bosch sensor, just go with whichever setup looks the best to you. Most of them are similar (Innovate, AEM, PLX). The Prosport uses a Bosch LSU 4.9 Sensor instead of the LSU 4.2 that the others use. It is said to be more accurate, more reliable, faster, etc. etc, though I don't have experience with that. If you choose to go with the analog gauges though, you won't notice any of faster response or accuracy, so you're pretty much in the same boat there as with the others. The AFX can run both bosch and ntk. NTK sensors are more expensive but is said to be more accurate and have a higher temp operating range.
If you do any tuning yourself via the Cobb Accesstuner, the Innovate and the PLX can actually link up to it and be datalogged as well (via PC).
One of the main reasons for wideband failures aside from the o2 sensor itself is the controller, which should be kept away from the high temperatures in the engine bay. I run mine through the shifter opening into the cabin.
If you go with a bosch sensor, just go with whichever setup looks the best to you. Most of them are similar (Innovate, AEM, PLX). The Prosport uses a Bosch LSU 4.9 Sensor instead of the LSU 4.2 that the others use. It is said to be more accurate, more reliable, faster, etc. etc, though I don't have experience with that. If you choose to go with the analog gauges though, you won't notice any of faster response or accuracy, so you're pretty much in the same boat there as with the others. The AFX can run both bosch and ntk. NTK sensors are more expensive but is said to be more accurate and have a higher temp operating range.
If you do any tuning yourself via the Cobb Accesstuner, the Innovate and the PLX can actually link up to it and be datalogged as well (via PC).
Thanks for the input. Yeah, I have read both really good and really bad, not much in between. There is a guy locally selling the whole kit new in the box for $200.00 but I'm not sure I wanna buy something without warranty.
05-28-2015, 10:15 PM
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i have the AEM UEGO with gauge and im replacing my front o2 sensor with it how do i wire from the gauge to the old oem o2 sensors connector (what wires go to what wires. ground to ground and what other wires go together) so i can plug it into the harness
05-28-2015, 10:22 PM
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05-28-2015, 10:24 PM
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Oh and since you bumped this, I went with the PLX DM-6 and it sucks *****, I hate it. I have had them replace the modules for the AFR and Boost and I have spent time on the phone with tech support, rewired it, tried a bunch of BS they suggested and it still only works when it wants too. I am saving for real quality gauges now.
05-28-2015, 10:33 PM
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I've had my LC1 installed for a while and like it. I've got a prosport digital gauge. That shows volts on startup and every now and then goes to volts. It shows the afr when not in volt mode. No switch to make it show one or the other. It also has a little outer led that moves with AFR. So even when it is showing volts you can still see your AFR range.
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