Is this AEM wideband kit worth it?

[shadowdrag]

Just like the thread said. Here is a link to the ebay selling.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-UEGO-Wideband-O2-Meter-Air-Fuel-Ratio-Gauge_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46100QQitemZ4602824151QQrdZ1

 

[u12run]

If you don't have the cash just get something so you can read the o2 volts. For example the apex turbo timer has one built in or you can try to get a jumptronic volt meter

 

[joeracer321]

I'm sorry, but I have to chime in here because of the last comment... A narrowband sensor reading is a far cry from a wideband tuning instrument! A wideband will give you precise air fuel measurements within .1 of a point! A wideband is a huge tuning aide which is well worth the small investment compared to blowing your motor up due to not knowing the A/F ratio. Optimizing your A/F curve will also help you maximize your set up's output. Sure you might get it close with an EGT and a narrowband O2 sensor but a wideband will get you there exactly, and with precision an EGT and Narrowband simply can't match. Hope that helps with your decision.... By the way, the AEM wideband kit is a widely used kit with unmatched quality and accuracy. They use a common Bosch wideband sensor and the gauge kit includes multiple faces and bezels allowing you to customize it to your vehicle.

 

[u12run]

I'm sorry, but I have to chime in here because of the last comment... A narrowband sensor reading is a far cry from a wideband tuning instrument! A wideband will give you precise air fuel measurements within .1 of a point! A wideband is a huge tuning aide which is well worth the small investment compared to blowing your motor up due to not knowing the A/F ratio. Optimizing your A/F curve will also help you maximize your set up's output. Sure you might get it close with an EGT and a narrowband O2 sensor but a wideband will get you there exactly, and with precision an EGT and Narrowband simply can't match. Hope that helps with your decision.... By the way, the AEM wideband kit is a widely used kit with unmatched quality and accuracy. They use a common Bosch wideband sensor and the gauge kit includes multiple faces and bezels allowing you to customize it to your vehicle.

I didn't say the AEM is a bad tuning tool. I just suggested and volt meter if he didn't have the cash

 

[Shane2GSX]

Not trying to highjack or anything, but I have been trying to figure this out and ran across this thread. Does a wideband kit need both O2 sensors to function or just one? If just one which one. I ask because I'm considering the RNR Turboback and it has an 02 eliminator.

 

[clipse0001]

I would get zeitronix from RRE. Thats what I will get when I have the money. Best deal out there in my opinion. Pocketlogger has a palm interface for it too. It logs boost and EGT.

 

[CanadianTSi]

Not trying to highjack or anything, but I have been trying to figure this out and ran across this thread. Does a wideband kit need both O2 sensors to function or just one? If just one which one. I ask because I'm considering the RNR Turboback and it has an 02 eliminator.

Most Wideband kits comes with there own o2 sensor that you have to tap into your exhaust.

 

[98GSXboosted]

Not trying to highjack or anything, but I have been trying to figure this out and ran across this thread. Does a wideband kit need both O2 sensors to function or just one? If just one which one. I ask because I'm considering the RNR Turboback and it has an 02 eliminator.

Hey I have that exaust. Very nice... Low deep sound.

 

[fsu99gsx]

Not trying to highjack or anything, but I have been trying to figure this out and ran across this thread. Does a wideband kit need both O2 sensors to function or just one? If just one which one. I ask because I'm considering the RNR Turboback and it has an 02 eliminator.

I kinda have the same question I guess and the answer given didn't really explain what Im trying to figure out. I have the AEM ems. I realize that i have to install the sensor that comes with the AEM wideband kit, but could I just install it where the stock sensor goes and completely remove the stock one since I don't think it will be needed since I will have wideband. I know that if I was running piggyback and still using the stock ecu I couldnt do this but Im not sure with the AEM ecu.

 

[cagedbull]

well you can install it where the stock o2 is in the rear...with no probs... should not give you a cell if its wired in correctly...

 

[boostedinaz]

I didn't say the AEM is a bad tuning tool. I just suggested and volt meter if he didn't have the cash

And he was pointing out that what you are saying is not the best advice at all. A narrowband sensor is not even close to as accurate as a wideband. No one should be tunning with a narrow band O2 sensor. If you are I would like to be your engine supplier so I can make cash.

well you can install it where the stock o2 is in the rear...with no probs... should not give you a cell if its wired in correctly...

If there is a cat in place then you can not use this for a good reading.



Most wideband O2's will use the wideband sensor and send a signal to mimick the stock O2 sensor to the ecu so you can use one O2 sensor for both. It is really going to depend on the kit it it does that or not.

 

[cagedbull]

but anyone getting a wide band is not running stock exhaust... and if they are then...

 

[cb3016]

So I just basically have been reading this and now i want a answer. So with a AEM UEGO wideband O2 Sensor setup can you eliminate your stock Sensor and simply replace it with the one provided in the AEM Kit? If the Uego connects to the ECU i don't see why you would just be able to splice it in where the stock O2 Sensor goes. I Just bought this about 20 minutes ago from www.Prostreetonline.com and want to make sure I don't have to drill and tap if I don't have to.

 

[Precision]

Is the AEM worth it.....YES. Using a narrow band is a good way to have to buy a new motor very soon.

 

[Precision]

So I just basically have been reading this and now i want a answer. So with a AEM UEGO wideband O2 Sensor setup can you eliminate your stock Sensor and simply replace it with the one provided in the AEM Kit? If the Uego connects to the ECU i don't see why you would just be able to splice it in where the stock O2 Sensor goes. I Just bought this about 20 minutes ago from www.Prostreetonline.com and want to make sure I don't have to drill and tap if I don't have to.

You will need to install a new bung for the aem sensor, it needs to be atleast 36 in. from the turbo.

 

[awdtalontsi1992]

The AEM UEGO is a wonderful tool. With that peticular setup you can completely remove your stock sensor. The AEM until has a white ire coming out of the gauge. You will cut the input from your old sensor and hook this white wire up to it. The Gauge will have a screw on the back that changes the signal coming from the gauge and minics the stock sensor. This allows you to always be viewing the wideband signal but your computer will see a narrow band signal just like the stock sensor. AEM sends a wonderful set of instructions with their kits that explains everything. The only thing you will need is the diagram of the computer connector to determine which wire to splice. You can also download the instructions at www.aempower.com

 

[fsu99gsx]

Thanks for all the replies. I got one today and read the instructions. It does have to be at least 36 inches from the turbo so I guess Ill go with the advice of putting it where the other o2 sensor goes under the drivers seat, since I don't have a cat. I think it also said that I could remove the stock one under the hood if I understood the directions correctly.