ThePog Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Thinking of setting something like this up on my car as it seems to be running a bit rich.... Has anyone used one? What would the cheapest sensor option be? What do you do about the load sensing? etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheater_5 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 im intrigued.... Elliot? tell me moar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forced Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just look for a used oxy sensor from Pick a part, preferably from a car that's been crashed rather than thrashed. Hopefully you get a working one. You can buy new universal sensors but they're pretty crappy and not as sensitive as the "real" thing. A 4 wire sensor needs 12V to the heater when it's on. A single wire sensor won't but will be slow to warm up. The sensor generates the voltage, the monitor (kitset part) just lights the LEDs according to voltage recieved. No I haven't used one on a carbied car, Just EFI. Of course another option would be to use a Jaycar voltmeter panel and just read the voltage direct, they do both LCD and LED. Plug reading still works best though.You just cant do it whilst driving. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 good O - I wasn't too sure about the 4 wire thing so that helps thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 wouldn't bother. narrow band sensors are only good at reading stoich. (14.7afr) either side they aren't very accurate. find someone with a proper wideband and get it checked would be a better way of spending your cash. narrow band sensors are more of an emissions thing rather than something you can tune your car with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheater_5 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 JAW, just another wideband... search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheater_5 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 http://www.14point7.com/Widebands/JAW_1_041/JAW_1_041.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentra Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 sheepers has my lc-1 atm, get him to courier it to you when hes finished (along with a promise not to break/steal it ) send it back when ur finished, lend ur shit to other forumers as payment. done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 what a gc^ i have a lm1 but not keen to lend out, as they pretty easy to break, but can do checks in the rei for a small fee, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah obviously need 02 sensor which will be narrowband, so in the end it's just wank factor/to make sure your car doesn't blow up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 widebands rule. Marvelous tuning tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 sheepers has my lc-1 atm, get him to courier it to you when hes finished (along with a promise not to break/steal it )send it back when ur finished, lend ur shit to other forumers as payment. done. What a good bastard - might just take you up on that... is it all this software business etc as per this link? http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php or is it just a sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forced Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Yeah obviously need 02 sensor which will be narrowband, so in the end it's just wank factor/to make sure your car doesn't blow up There's nothing wrong with narrowbands. Widebands just make it easier. How do you think poeple managed before electronic aids? Widebands are just an extra expense which isn't really essential. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 there cars ran like shit, used too much fuel, were slow and lived a short life. thats how they managed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forced Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 No it's because "real" tuners needed more skills in the old days and modern technology just makes it easier for idiots to call themselves "tuners". I've personally tuned my car to over 300Kw with a NB and the motor still goes perfectly and there's plenty left in there yet for more. I don't even call myself a tuner. Anyway if it's got a carby and it's running rich, check the choke first. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 idiots, or smart enough to use the right tools for the job? you don't see any of the best tuners use a narrow band sensor because they are smarter. plenty left in it meaning you couldn't tune it to its potential with a narrow band? /shitfight, cage match etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shavenYak Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 sort of on topic, is anyone a whizz with the ol' electronics who would like to take a look at my Jaycar ignition kit? Couldn't get it working, and then blew a resistor while trying. cheers old chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Yeah obviously need 02 sensor which will be narrowband, so in the end it's just wank factor/to make sure your car doesn't blow up There's nothing wrong with narrowbands. Widebands just make it easier. How do you think poeple managed before electronic aids? Widebands are just an extra expense which isn't really essential. Steve Never said there was, read my comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmasterlex Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 When getting a dyno tune, what type of sensor are the going to use or does it depend on the place? Sorry for noob q... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 they will use a wideband sensor. most places will just use an exhaust probe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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