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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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I will be getting BS3 for my procharged car. I was curious if the dual wideband option is worth it. I was told its an extra $600. Any responses are appreciated.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Single Turbo car nope. on procharged car it might be worth it.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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I say definately worth it! If you stick a wideband after the Y your reading both banks mixed so if you run lean on one bank and rich on another you won't know. IMO I like the capability to monitor both banks seperatley than getting a rough estimate of the two mixed.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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can the BS3 tune bank to bank/cylinder to cylinder?
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I probably wont opt for the dual widebands. I talked to Kurt at W2W and he sayed to just stick with the single.
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Originally Posted by shoemike
can the BS3 tune bank to bank/cylinder to cylinder?
I believe so. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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Originally Posted by shoemike
can the BS3 tune bank to bank/cylinder to cylinder?
cylinder to cylinder Fast is a Bank to Bank system.

Here is some good reading for ya. http://www.bigstuff3.com/gen3sefi.pdf
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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I'm running a single wideband.
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Not to hijack your thread Jimmy p but while we are on the topic I was wondering if any of you use the boost controller option? I have it on mine + wideband but dont know of any that use it.
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Why not just put the o2 sensor at the center of the x on the x-pipe to get the reading? You will be getting an average reading, but unless you have an injector fail or take readings at each cylinder, it should not make a difference.
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A single wideband is usually sufficient for most applications. Just remember to check the plugs to verify the reading, especially lucky #7. With the bs3 you can add fuel or subtract timing per cylinder, EGT would be the best way to get a good tune-up done with but that option is in the works for the bs3.
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