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Maybe you should set the calibration correctly in the MS. All the AEM widebands I work with line up perfectly with what the software reads, as long as you've set the curve in the software.
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I have an AEM and an LC-1. I had Artech weld two bungs so that I could run a secondary O2 as a gauge/validation ... once the car is up and running I'll get to see a direct comparison in terms of reliability. I plan on using the LC-1 for the megasquirt and the AEM will be my visual reference. Why? Because not race car and I wanted matching analog gauges (I'm a designer ... these things are important to me).
All this LC-1 talk has me thinking I should change my plan or at least wrap the thing in lot's of reflective shielding.
-Zach
#28
Its not high priced, and its not high quality.
Just shut up. Seriously. Every post you've made so far is retarded.
Since they've always been one of the easiest to install and set up, and despite not outputting as quickly as the innovates still get the job done just fine.
We've had this argument before in some other thread. LONNNNG discussion too, with Joe P chiming in among many others. The general consensus was that Innovate was more accurate and faster reading, but AEM was easier to set up and still worked fine for 99% of the setups on here (the 1%ers just being displeased with response time and the way it "averages" output sometimes rather than giving you to the .01 reading)
I've used nothing but AEM uegos for the past 5-6 years. Never had issues. About to try the Innovate MTX-L soon just cause they're the same price.
back on topic:
I wouldn't trust the "wideband" in OP to tune my car. But hey if I didn't care about the health of my engine, I'd probably try it lol.
Like 2-3 seconds tops
Just shut up. Seriously. Every post you've made so far is retarded.
We've had this argument before in some other thread. LONNNNG discussion too, with Joe P chiming in among many others. The general consensus was that Innovate was more accurate and faster reading, but AEM was easier to set up and still worked fine for 99% of the setups on here (the 1%ers just being displeased with response time and the way it "averages" output sometimes rather than giving you to the .01 reading)
I've used nothing but AEM uegos for the past 5-6 years. Never had issues. About to try the Innovate MTX-L soon just cause they're the same price.
back on topic:
I wouldn't trust the "wideband" in OP to tune my car. But hey if I didn't care about the health of my engine, I'd probably try it lol.
Like 2-3 seconds tops
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Maybe AEM should publish voltage outputs that are actually close to what it actually outputs?
I started with 0v = 10AFR and 4.250v = 18AFR
TS shows 1.2AFR richer.
I ended up today at 0.5v = 10AFR to get it within a few points. I need to bust out the DMM and see what the voltage to the MS really is.
also offtopic: 3 gauge a-pillars in a miata should be illegal.
LC1 warm-up time: 25 seconds on the dot, seems typical.
AEM: 2-3 sec.
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a quick google search shows 30 sec as typical. it can vary based on how you performed your initial warm-up calibrations, which should be done with the sensor in the free-air, if it was reinstalled before that, it can take longer to warm-up after that. But 20-30sec is typical from every LC-1 I've ever touched, I believe the later firmware is faster, but causes other issues...not sure they ever fixed it, or what firmware I'm even on.
I've always had calibration issue with the AEM, but that was dealing with MSI, so that alone added another hurdle to solve. I should be able to calibrate it perfectly in MS3, just annoying it's no where close to the published voltages...where the LC-1 is only off by a little from the default values, typically due to the voltage offset.
I've always had calibration issue with the AEM, but that was dealing with MSI, so that alone added another hurdle to solve. I should be able to calibrate it perfectly in MS3, just annoying it's no where close to the published voltages...where the LC-1 is only off by a little from the default values, typically due to the voltage offset.
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Looks like they've got an inline version similar to the LC1 now, which I would've preferred..
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My original LC-1 lasted 3.5 years until I turned up the boost on my first turbo setup. My second one is still running fine after 3 years. I have had to replace the O2 sensor once because I over heated the first one. I added the DIY heat shield and have not had any more issues with it over heating.
#40
i love this flipping thing.
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that is all i have to say.
Innovate Motorsports 3844 MTX-L Complete All-In-One Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
that is all i have to say.