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Old 01-07-2012, 11:45 PM
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Looking at different gauges and found this wide band. Has anybody used it? Looks like it has several different display modes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwIGNjTMbk4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLX-52mm-Wid...7210%26ps%3D54
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As with all things Ebay....you get what you pay for. Do you really want to trust your engine to a bargain basement package that costs less than a decent single sensor?? I know that I would not.

Most people prefer the NGK afx setup, or Innovate Lc1 from what I've read. I personally use the LC1 in both of my cars, and like it so far.

Just remember that on the cheapo units, costs have to be cut somewhere to get the price-point so low. So, why not go with one that has good feedback from MANY people that have used it and is something that you can feel good about relying on?
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It says gauge but I must be missing where it says it comes with a wideband.
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Originally Posted by thunderstruck507
It says gauge but I must be missing where it says it comes with a wideband.
Ha! I totally missed that! It says "Must connect to PLX Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Module" in the ad. Might not be too bad as a display unit, as the price is in line with many other displays.....but it looks nothing like what he pictured in the original post.

Edit: Um...the unit in the video is $1700.00usd on ebay lol Not exactly a cheap setup...it has multiple functions....pretty cool!

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NGK AFX here....
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Originally Posted by salemetro
As with all things Ebay....you get what you pay for. Do you really want to trust your engine to a bargain basement package that costs less than a decent single sensor?? I know that I would not.

Most people prefer the NGK afx setup, or Innovate Lc1 from what I've read. I personally use the LC1 in both of my cars, and like it so far.

Just remember that on the cheapo units, costs have to be cut somewhere to get the price-point so low. So, why not go with one that has good feedback from MANY people that have used it and is something that you can feel good about relying on?
I am new to the LS world. This is why I am asking these kinds of questions. I would rather look stupid asking a question than by a cheap unit and fry my motor.

Thanks for all the responses guys,

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Innovate Lc1 here, easy to data log also with efilive and the software that comes with it
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Originally Posted by 1bigoldman
I am new to the LS world. This is why I am asking these kinds of questions. I would rather look stupid asking a question than by a cheap unit and fry my motor.

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No worries....that's what 'Tech is here for; Asking questions, and hopefully learning something new...and hopefully saving a lot of mistakes/$$$ in the process.
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I personaly have used PLX products in the past. I found that I could not trust them. I would stay clear of their products if I was you. I have used the NGK AFX and I am now using the LC1's. You can not go wrong with either of those. Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by Texas_WS6
I personaly have used PLX products in the past. I found that I could not trust them. I would stay clear of their products if I was you. I have used the NGK AFX and I am now using the LC1's. You can not go wrong with either of those. Good Luck.
Thanks for your response. This is what I wanted to know.
I'll stick with the tried and proven stuff.
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I tuned my Corvette with a PLX wideband, it worked great.
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I would stick with AEM EUGO or NGK AFX personally.
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Not bad though huh?





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