VitesseEFI Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 As above. For my Vitesse with Megasquirt MS2. Permanent install. Would prefer with a display. Currently have an Innovate LC1 (Bosch 4.2 sensor) and some random 52mm display that have worked well for 15+ years, but now getting flakey. TIA Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I've blown up shitloads of Bosch 4.2 and 4.9 sensors, so changed to the 14point7 Spartan controller, with the LSU-ADV sensor. It lasted the entire lifespan of the echo without blowing up a single sensor, and was running it "hot" on cold starts as well. (As it's designed to be more compatible with cold starts than 4.2 or 4.9) Compared to, I think my record with a 4.2 or 4.9 sensor for worst lifespan was that one lasted 3 days. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I bought this one off AliX a while ago, it is now installed in the Fiat. I came with what appears to be a genuine Bosch 4.9 sensor. The reviews both in AliX and in the wider world are positive. I can let you know in a week or three how well it goes.. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006080021720.html 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllTorque Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87creepin Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 speed science do a Grams Performance 4.9 kit for $446, I was interested as it seems quality enough without being too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 The one I ended up buying apparently doesn't exist anymore haha. https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100069608438953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kws Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I had no issues with my 14point7 spartan. Easy to use, compact and reliable. A+ still have it to use again later. Also bought a Glowshift gauge unit to use as a portable wideband setup. Also works well, but was pretty spenny new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARDRB Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 On 13/03/2024 at 14:20, ThePog said: I bought this one off AliX a while ago, it is now installed in the Fiat. I came with what appears to be a genuine Bosch 4.9 sensor. The reviews both in AliX and in the wider world are positive. I can let you know in a week or three how well it goes.. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006080021720.html Did it come with AEM stickers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, GARDRB said: Did it come with AEM stickers? Yup 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARDRB Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Bloody China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 It is absolutely identical to this one, down to the branding https://www.aemelectronics.com/products/dashes_and_gauges/wideband_gauges/classic_wideband/parts/30-4110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Sorry to Semi-hijack where would be the best place to fit the sensor on a turbo downpipe? Bosch type not 100% what ive got yet. Pipe goes straight down from the blue cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitesseEFI Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 On 13/03/2024 at 01:10, Roman said: I've blown up shitloads of Bosch 4.2 and 4.9 sensors, so changed to the 14point7 Spartan controller, with the LSU-ADV sensor. It lasted the entire lifespan of the echo without blowing up a single sensor, and was running it "hot" on cold starts as well. (As it's designed to be more compatible with cold starts than 4.2 or 4.9) Compared to, I think my record with a 4.2 or 4.9 sensor for worst lifespan was that one lasted 3 days. Reckon this is heavily influenced by sensor positioning. Given that my original 4.2 has lasted well, l’m assuming my sensor positioning is good…… I’m a bit foxed by the Spartan website which seems to most of their models as NLA…. 20 hours ago, Muncie said: Sorry to Semi-hijack where would be the best place to fit the sensor on a turbo downpipe? Bosch type not 100% what ive got yet. Pipe goes straight down from the blue cap. I’d probably put it in middle pipe section with the wire pointing to 1 o’clock, could swing it round pointing out of the pic if it helps packaging. In downpipe below blue cap probably fine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 Thanks I'll see where it sits in car as closer to firewall = shorter wiring back to controller and ecu. Wonder if turbulence from wastegate will be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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