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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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im not sure what sensor is in my lm-1 , but can u guys
tell me what sensor is better , bosch or denso ,
i might go with a permanent gauge and sensor and use
the lm-1 for others cars for diagnostics and tuning...

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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My setup uses a Bosch.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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back to what i said,what sensor is better bosch or denso.. what sensor has
work longer or better quality for u.. ive seen some burn up on good
setups...

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I like my bosch setup, my sensor lasted on about 40 cars that I tuned on. And thats with pulling it ina and out and probably 2 0r 3 times on some of those cars. Plus with the Bosch you can get them at O-Reilly's for about $50. I have no experience with the denso style sensor.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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I used denso 02's on mine due to seeing alot of sluggish readings alot have complained of with bosch and i have had no issues with them so far. plus i may be wrong but im told they are better made... just my .02
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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I have the Vette Bosch and there sloooow , I will get the Denso next time, guaranteed
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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ok , when were talking slow in responce i take it is the switch time from rich to lean swing. ive notice on stocker 02s they have diff in swing at idle.. my lm-1 sensor
has been thru hell and still works good. not sure what sensor comes with lc-1 and lm-1..........
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Bosch comes with them, and PLX uses Bosch on theirs as well.
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I have the PLX wide band with the Bosch WB sensor it work perfect but the narrow band sensors have a very slow heat up or (switch point) at start up . after engine is hot. closed loop.
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