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> Wideband Gauge, Who's running what?
somd914
post Apr 1 2014, 05:58 AM
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Time to invest in wideband gauge to help get my carbs set up properly.

Any recommendations between AEM, Innovate, or others?

Also, I prefer the look of analog as it would blend better with the VDO gauges in the console, but anyone have specific pros/cons between analog and digital beyond digital being easier to read a glance?
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post Apr 1 2014, 06:24 AM
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QUOTE(somd914 @ Apr 1 2014, 07:58 AM) *

Time to invest in wideband gauge to help get my carbs set up properly.

Any recommendations between AEM, Innovate, or others?

Also, I prefer the look of analog as it would blend better with the VDO gauges in the console, but anyone have specific pros/cons between analog and digital beyond digital being easier to read a glance?


You answered your own question on that...easier to read the better. I will say the analog only gauges suck just because they are hard to read.
I personally only hook up my meter temporary (I tune a lot of cars with it), so I don't care if it matches my other gauges.

I have a WMS and it's numbers are huge 1" to an 1-1/4" real easy to read even with peripheral vision.
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post Apr 1 2014, 08:09 AM
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I have an AEM in my car. I can't say I particularly care for the look of the big LCD numbers on my dash, but it is very easy to read.
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post Apr 1 2014, 08:17 AM
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I have an Innovate LC1 but it is very touchy clean power supply and grounds are the cure, but mine acts up now and then for no reason. I've considered replacing it..
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post Apr 1 2014, 08:26 AM
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I'm using an Innovate LC1 and despite some negative feedback online has beem rock solid for me. I am using it with the standard blue LCD gauge.
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post Apr 1 2014, 08:41 AM
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I like my AEM. I made a temporary bracket to hold it under my dash until things are sorted out.
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post Apr 1 2014, 09:27 AM
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Thanks guys. I was considering mounting it in glove box since I keep nothing in there and could be seen when needed, or as Krieger said, a temporary under-dash mount.

But should I go for a console mount, are the LED models dimmable or always at full brightness looking like the Vegas strip at night?
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post Apr 1 2014, 09:28 AM
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My AEM is not dimmable, but it is not too bright.
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post Apr 1 2014, 10:29 AM
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Mounted mine on the post, not fancy but easy to see. Very critical with the turbo, the gauge i look at the most...


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post Apr 1 2014, 10:43 AM
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Innovate. The O2 sensor failed on me after 2 years. I was able to get a replacement from Autozone.
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post Apr 1 2014, 03:41 PM
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Old as hell Innovate LM-1. I mostly use it to spot check and then data log during track days.
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post Apr 1 2014, 03:53 PM
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Here's a ~5 minute datalog from a LC-1(Blue) and EGTs (Ylw & Or):

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I dont have many hours on the LC-1yet so I cant comment on how reliable they are.
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post Apr 1 2014, 06:07 PM
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I've owned the LM-1 and the AEM, I like the AEM better, simpler to install and it doesn't need to be calibrated. The sweeping a/f bonus outer ring is nice, because you can see it out of the corner of your eye if you not able to stare at the gauge. Pillar mounting is probably ideal, I have mine at the ash tray and you have to look off the road to much while under WOT... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 1 2014, 06:42 PM
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Tech Edge wide band o2.

WWW.wbo2.com
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post Apr 1 2014, 06:46 PM
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AEM is working for me. It also came with a couple of bezels and color changes.

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post May 18 2015, 01:17 PM
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On Pelican Parts, user "Bisimoto" sells the latest AEM WB kit for a good price (~$155).

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I have also used an Innovate unit, I believe the LM1 unit.

I think there are much better kits on the market at this point as that unit is bulky and expensive.
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post May 18 2015, 01:24 PM
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Whatever you get, get digital with record so you can watch your runs later. If you do things yourself its hard to watch the display when your driving and tuning.
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post May 18 2015, 01:32 PM
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no gauge, just a temporary setup to tune it, then once I am done, it goes back on the shelf.

Its pretty easy to know when the idle jets are clogged, and we dont really have any change in elevation around here.

I will be putting in some data logging in my future EFI system, just to get it optimized....after that, its just too much information....

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post May 18 2015, 03:17 PM
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I was running an LC1 but it went belly up.

Just bought an LC2 kit but haven't installed it yet
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