nascar2496

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is it worth it? does anyone run one on a slightly modded engine? If so what setup do you run?

I am looking into getting one for my 86, i am also going to get the moates cable for the aldl connector to the pc.

thanks!

HCR13

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yes its definitely worth it if you plan to mod your engine at all. That way you can manage your fuel pressure or injectors (if you program) and get the most hp and mileage. I currently have one, but I have yet to install it. I have a TurboXS Tuner Pro which is a wideband and knock sensor (but I don't use the knock sensor). The main thing I like about it is that the unit has an analog output that can be settup to put wideband-accuracy in narrowband signal... So I plan to remove the narrowband sensor and connect the ECU to the widband...

nascar2496

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ah ok, yeah my motor is modded already, i mean it runs ok, but it can def run better and its eating a lot of fuel. im only getting 12 mpg on a 5spd 305....i would have thought at least 15-16 city. I havent clocked the mileage since i took out the hypertech chip...ill do it next tank of gas.

i guess my main question is, what is a reputable one? summit has some and so does jegs and im at a loss on what i should look for in one. They are expensive so i want to do it right.

HCR13

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there are a few pretty good ones. Its not a complicated device, just computer controlled which is why they are expensive. You should look into Innovative Widebands, they are pretty good and the price is ok. If I had to choose between Summit and Jegs, I'd take Summit since they have a good reputation and customer service should something break...

nascar2496

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ok, so i looked into the innovative ones, the sensor alone is $200....now do i need the extra computer with it or because i am going to get the data cable to for logging through my ecm i dont need another computer? my neighbor recommended zeitronix, he has one in his honda and had one in his mustang back in the day.

HCR13

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I haven't seen the sensors that high for Innovative. I think they use regular OEM wideband Bosch sensors which normally run about
$60-$100. But you do need the wideband computer to go with the sensor to "translate" the signal. Most Innovative units are between $250-$300 which isn't cheap but you are able to datalog on most of them. Other good and cheaper brands are AEM/UEGO wideband units and PLX. They aren't quite as expensive as Innovative. Those units usually run between $150-$250. I've never heard of Zeitronix. When buying stuff, one cool thing to do is go to Google or any search engine and type in "Zeitronix Problem" and it'll bring up forums of people having problems with that product. The less problems, the better...

DBRjeep350TPI

i seen this thread and you seem to know some pretty good detail on these wideband O2 sensors... My question is I am looking to go to one, I have a mod 327 TPI from a 91 camaro. I am looking at the AEM inline wideband controler, i am curious if that is just a plug and play into my ECM 1227730?

1ADan

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bear in mind, a wideband is a tuning tool - simply installing one is not going to change how your vehicle runs. however, it is a great way to accurately monitor your A/F ratio when you're doing tuning.