Which wide band kit to use?

[GNBRETT]

Like it says. Which one do you guys prefer and why? I have a power logger and need to upgrade my TT chip to a SD chip. Already have a dual alky kit w/ 3 bar.

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[Pronto]

Powerdex AFX - Air-Fuel Ratio Monitor with Wide-band Technology
Easy wiring, works perfect right from the start, unlike the LC-1. Do a search on Innovate's forum-it's scary.

 

[TurboDave]

Powerdex AFX - Air-Fuel Ratio Monitor with Wide-band Technology
Easy wiring, works perfect right from the start, unlike the LC-1. Do a search on Innovate's forum-it's scary.

Only problem I see with the AFX brand is the fact they only read from 9 to 16 A/F ratio with the 0-5v signal.

Most others read in the 10 - 20 range. And most others use the far more standard Bosch LSU4.2 sensor.

I more prefer the PLX units, also for the ease of use (same reason you prefer the AFX)

 

[TurboBuRick]

Brett, did you buy a car? How about some pics?

I have a LC-1 that works fine. I have also set up a PLX on another car. The PLX is more user friendly.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

PLX on my Hemi car...
LM1 going on the LSX in the 55.

 

[bad V6]

LC-1 and the XD-16 have been in my car for three years now. Had issues with a controller mounted in the engine bay, relocated to the interior and no more problems. Works great, and the only time that I recalibrate is before going to the track.

 

[Pronto]

Only problem I see with the AFX brand is the fact they only read from 9 to 16 A/F ratio with the 0-5v signal.

Most others read in the 10 - 20 range. And most others use the far more standard Bosch LSU4.2 sensor.

I more prefer the PLX units, also for the ease of use (same reason you prefer the AFX)

Leaner than 16 is pretty dangerous, don't know why going to 20 would be important. I think going to 9 is more important expecially with adding alky since the usual starting target with alky is 10 or so to work your way up.
There are 2 replacement O2s:
Home » Shop » Wideband O2 » O2 Sensors » Bosch LSU Wideband O2 Sensor ( UEGO ) with NTK/NGK Connector for NGK Powerdex AFX
or
Home » Shop » Wideband O2 » O2 Sensors » NGK / NTK Wideband O2 Sensor ( UEGO ) for NGK Powerdex AFX, OEM replacement & other wideband systems - NGK PN 24302

 

[GNBRETT]

Brett, did you buy a car? How about some pics?

I have a LC-1 that works fine. I have also set up a PLX on another car. The PLX is more user friendly.

Yea I bought a low mile car. I'll post some pics when the new rims go on.

I was told the PLX is the preferred unit but wanted some feedback. I have not heard good things about the Innovate. Will likely stay away from that unit. It's just for the summer. I'll go XFI over the winter.

 

[buttonfly]

I have the PLX and I love it. User friendly is an under statement. Pluga and play. 2 years no with no issues, and I appreciate that I can just go buy a new bosch sensor at the local auto parts store.

 

[GNBRETT]

The PLX is probably what I'll go with. Thanx guys.

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

The PLX is probably what I'll go with. Thanx guys.

got a link?

 

[GNBRETT]

got a link?

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[TURBOPOWERED68]

Duhhh
thanks Dude.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Got a LC1 in my GN, no problems so far. Brett, you aren't going to modify this new T so much you are going to end up selling it again are you????? Hope to see it at the Berlin show on the 26th.

 

[GNBRETT]

Got a LC1 in my GN, no problems so far. Brett, you aren't going to modify this new T so much you are going to end up selling it again are you????? Hope to see it at the Berlin show on the 26th.

Of course im gonna modify it....and of course im gonna sell it. I just hope I get to drive it first.

 

[aminga]

I have an LC-1 simply because a local mooswang owner made me a deal I couldn't refuse. 2 months with no problem yet. The calibration is a PITA but tolerable.

 

[GNBRETT]

I decided to just go with another XFI w/traction control vs. waiting till the winter. Furtunately I have someone locally who is familiar with an XFI, otherwise I would just keep the TT setup for sure.

 

[ijames]

I have an LC-1 simply because a local mooswang owner made me a deal I couldn't refuse. 2 months with no problem yet. The calibration is a PITA but tolerable.

The thing I like most about the Innovate is that if you don't bother to calibrate it, it is just as accurate as the other brands. If you do calibrate it regularly you KNOW that it is accurate while you have no idea how far the other brands (or an Innovate that you haven't calibrated) may have drifted. Besides, assuming an ecm that does decel fuel cutoff, how hard is it to find a road where you can get up to speed and then lift off the gas completely for several seconds while you watch the display to make sure it goes to 20.1% O2? If it does that it doesn't need calibration.