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Old 06-27-2009, 11:47 PM
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Looking to put a gauge in my car for A/F ratio whats difference between the 2? And I have o2 bungs in both sides of my exaust can you somehow do both banks or do you just pull of one side?
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Wideband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge vs. Narrowband Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge
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THanks for the link. Is the factory o2 a wideband? And would you run a wideband af meter?
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Stock O2's are narrowband and I run a WBO2 for tuning.
For wideband data you need a WBO2 controller,
LC-1, LM-1, AEM, F.A.S.T ect.
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I would just like it to make sure the car isnt going rich or lean. I was looking at the ultralight wideband meter with the sensor wouldnt that work, thought I could just plug gauge into included O2 sensor I already have the bungs on my header kit. Do I need a controller for the gauge to read?

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Bump. Which way would you go for keeping an eye on a nitrious fed car?
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Definitely get a WBO2.
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http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail...id=3604&sid=11

Will this function or do I need a controller box of some sort to make the gauge work?

I guess I read the FAQ and am still in the dark lol. Is the wideband more accurate? Or just can show you more width of fuel ratio?

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Yes that is a controller and a gauge all in one.




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