wb 02 tuning question
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wb 02 tuning question
after using the moates ostrich, APU1 and willem programmer, i found that the narrow band 02 sensor is a piece of junk tuning wise. I would like to upgrade to using a wideband, but am put off by the $300+ cost. Cant i just get a heated unit and stick it a foot or two into the tailpipe like on a stick or somthing? I have a very sensitive analog voltmeter with a playback function, and tunerpro supposedly can connect to the wideband directly for datalogging purposes with some cables. Has anyone dont this? I searched, and found out a lot about how 02 sensors work with the megasquirt system, but even searching google the talk seems to revolve around spending hundreds on diy kits and such. After spending 500$ so far, i really would like to get out of this one on the low low and a heated wb sensor is like 80 bucks.
sorry if this is the wrong category i'm new to tuning
sorry if this is the wrong category i'm new to tuning
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The WB sensor really needs a controller. Both the sensor heater and cells need some electronics to run them. No way around this.
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About the cheapest way I've heard of is to go to Moates and purchase an Innovate LC-1. Last I looked they were about $160 (a while ago). There is an article in the Moates files about how to hook it up to TunerPro. You will also need the extra cable from Moates (about $15).
Good luck.
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LC-1 was $199 a couple months ago when I got one. Still the best option I think considering you have the volt meter w/playback.
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I am running an Innovate LC-1 with a Megasquirt ECM, much better set up than a NB O2 sensor. It is a nice unit that is also the least expensive I could find. Got it on EBAY for about $170. Any O2 sensor should be mounted as close to the heads as possible.
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I've got the LC-1 installed and wired into the Moates AutoProm so that I can log AFR with the rest of the data. I wrote up the procedure and sent it to Moates to include in his documentation section. TunerPro will also be including it in their documentation some day. I did notice that Moates already has some documentation about connecting the LM-1 and that may work for you. If not, lmk and I'll send you what I wrote.
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