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richyvrlimited 09-28-2013 02:37 PM

Just clicked in my head once you mentioned that, thanks Vlad.

Savington 09-28-2013 02:47 PM


Originally Posted by Harv (Post 1057718)
I get the idea from the nuge's pic, so basically you end up with individual runners on each exhaust cylinder and each one gets a wideband.

Yep. The sensors don't last long, obviously, so you install them for tuning and then remove them for regular use (like Dimitris has done). I have an AEM 4-channel controller but haven't had time to put it to use.

Reverant 09-28-2013 03:19 PM

I also have 4 HBX-1 heatsinks in there now (I used to have the DIY copper heatsinks as recommended by Innovate, however they would crack on a regular basis due to vibrations), so the sensors last a little longer than expected.

Btw I do have the sensors installed on a permanent basis as I am always testing ECUs on my car.

Full_Tilt_Boogie 09-28-2013 03:24 PM

EGT would be much more reliable, not to mention cheaper.

Ive been thinking of building a multiple channel EGT setup using some AD595 thermocouple amplifiers. Theyre kinda of expensive pieces of silicon (~$15 each), but not much else is required to build it, and thats still nothing compared to widebands.

EDIT:
Another cool thing about EGT is that you can see detonation.

Reverant 09-28-2013 05:39 PM

You can see exactly zero det from EGTs. Ask me how I know.

Full_Tilt_Boogie 09-29-2013 12:56 AM

User error I think.
Its probably useless for catching detonation while driving the car, but if youre logging it on the dyno you should see a sudden drop in EGT when detonation occurs. Unfortunately this is so counter-intuitive that people have frequently made the mistake of not interpreting the drop in EGT as a bad thing.

nitrodann 09-29-2013 01:04 AM

Dimitris, how much effort did you go to ensuring the EGT and WB bungs and the parts which block them when not in use do not impede flow?

I wonder if simply not protruding into the cylinder is enough.

Dann

Reverant 09-29-2013 04:05 AM

Zero effort. This is my DD/mobile lab/track toy, so even if I lose 5hp because of the reduced flow, I don't care. :)

Reverant 09-29-2013 04:06 AM


Originally Posted by Full_Tilt_Boogie (Post 1057948)
User error I think.
Its probably useless for catching detonation while driving the car, but if youre logging it on the dyno you should see a sudden drop in EGT when detonation occurs. Unfortunately this is so counter-intuitive that people have frequently made the mistake of not interpreting the drop in EGT as a bad thing.

We saw nothing at 25psi on the dyno, AFRs were stable, EGT was stable, then poof, white smoke (ouch - hello, can I haz open window, stuffy in here blah blah blah.


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