wide band???
08-21-2003, 09:49 PM
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wide band???
hey guys,,, i finially just have to ask. What is a wideband and how does it help me, how much is it, and where can i get it? i do have ls1 edit and a off brand version of a-tap.
08-21-2003, 10:25 PM
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A wideband is an O2 (oxygen) sensor. The stock truck O2 sensors only work accutately in a certain air / fuel ratio. A wideband O2 accurately reads air / fuel in a much wider band of mix. This makes it an invaluable tuning tool. http://www.widebando2.com/FAQ_1.htm
If you buy one, you'll use your LS1 edit for tuning. It won't be much help on a near stock truck, but the more mods, the better you can get your truck running with one. It really helps tuning a major internal engine change as well as forced induction and nitrous.
A popular brand is the FJO unit. Parish8 has one, as well as several others. http://www.fjoracing.com/
If you buy one, you'll use your LS1 edit for tuning. It won't be much help on a near stock truck, but the more mods, the better you can get your truck running with one. It really helps tuning a major internal engine change as well as forced induction and nitrous.
A popular brand is the FJO unit. Parish8 has one, as well as several others. http://www.fjoracing.com/
08-22-2003, 12:20 AM
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Check these guys out http://wbo2.com/ they just released a new kit that uses a $28 O2 sensor instead of the $200+ one most kits use. I think you can get the whole 2.0 kit from these guys for about $400.
08-22-2003, 07:20 AM
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You will need the whole kit. Wideband O2's produce voltage between 0-5 while our stock O2's are only 0-1 volts.
It looks like you can hook up the wideband kit to your factory wiring harness in order to have the wideband AFR and provide the ECM with the proper signal 0-1 volts.
"Using the analog outputs, the LM-1X can be programmed to modify/condition the AFR/Lambda data normally used by an ECU (Engine Control Unit) to determine fuel injection curves. With the included LMD (dash-mountable display), the user can also monitor AFR and Lambda in real time." - http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/lm1x.php
It looks like you can hook up the wideband kit to your factory wiring harness in order to have the wideband AFR and provide the ECM with the proper signal 0-1 volts.
"Using the analog outputs, the LM-1X can be programmed to modify/condition the AFR/Lambda data normally used by an ECU (Engine Control Unit) to determine fuel injection curves. With the included LMD (dash-mountable display), the user can also monitor AFR and Lambda in real time." - http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/lm1x.php
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08-22-2003, 06:04 PM
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creederado,
you know anyone with one of the innovative widebands? I read some really good stuff about it and am thinking about getting one.
The designer, Kraus, was answering questions on a Subaru Impreza board.
you know anyone with one of the innovative widebands? I read some really good stuff about it and am thinking about getting one.
The designer, Kraus, was answering questions on a Subaru Impreza board.
08-22-2003, 06:43 PM
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Nope, I just have been seeing it around more and more.
Seems pretty strait forward for the average tuner. I'm sure someone here will get one before fall.
Seems pretty strait forward for the average tuner. I'm sure someone here will get one before fall.
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Re: wide band???
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