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Sep 6, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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Wideband question

First, I already have searched several times. I am currently trying to buy a wideband for a FI application, and was wondering what everyone is runnig. I was considering the LC-1, but after searching have read of several problems with reliability and longevity.

What would be the best for longevity, accuracy and reliability? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sep 6, 2008 | 07:53 PM

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I dont really like innovative. I personally run the aem uego which seem to be what majority of shops use to tune, and most the people i know run. The PLX gauge is also very nice, and there are alot of people on tech using it.

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Sep 6, 2008 | 08:09 PM

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doesn't seem to be much difference between the two. Any reason why you prefer the uego?

Sep 6, 2008 | 09:45 PM

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I've run the AEM UEGO for 3 years/18K miles. Still works great and no issues so far. Easy 1-wire hookup to my HPTuners too

Sep 7, 2008 | 01:09 AM

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I'm running the plx wideband. I love it wrks great, easy hookup and looks good. You can also daisy chain it with other plx devices too.

Sep 7, 2008 | 02:06 AM

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my plx wideband stoped giving accurate readings within a few months, i think too much oil was getin past the turbo and owned the plug??

Sep 7, 2008 | 08:04 AM

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I'm running a dual channel Innovative LM-2 serial linked to EFILive V2

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Sep 7, 2008 | 11:37 PM

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Thanks for the info guys. I spoke with Bob at EPP who also recommended the AEM. I think I'll try that one first seeing as the price is pretty reasonable.

Sep 8, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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i have an lc-1 i used in my chevelle, but the dam thing keeps losing its cal., pita having to do the free air crap
i have an older lm-1, never lets me down, i just install it when making a change, then ignor the lc-1
the lm-1 seems to have a more forgiving threshold
i have an rpm converter on the lm-1 also, so i can take it in the house, download on the computer, compare the afr's with the rpm's

Sep 8, 2008 | 12:16 PM

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I used an AEM for about a year and no issues... I just upgraded and bought all Autometer Nexus gauges. im hoping the wideband does as good as the AEM has done for me. +1 for AEM