Wideband Must have or ???

[gucciboy]

I am sure this has been asked before, but is it a necessity to have a wideband? The used kit I bought did not come with one, the header did not have a bung either.
I will be running c-12 @ 11-12lbs boost, around sea level. If you think its a must tell me what readings I should be shooting for.

Anyone have one for sale?

 

[BigDog05]

Unless you are an experienced turbo tuner, I would say to get one. It makes it so much easier to see where you are at all RPM levels.

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... sc&start=0

Check out this post, a lot of info about wideband reading.

 

[Srxspec]

A absolute must have, no, but if you plan on doing any tuning it is alot easier! For under $400 you can get a very good setup and that's cheap when you've already spent $$$$ on the boost kit to begin with.

 

[Travis Moore]

Absolute must have. Don't let anyone tell you diffrent. Get one with the NTK sensor so you can run leaded fuel.

T

 

[lakercr]

I am sure this has been asked before, but is it a necessity to have a wideband? The used kit I bought did not come with one, the header did not have a bung either.
I will be running c-12 @ 11-12lbs boost, around sea level. If you think its a must tell me what readings I should be shooting for.

Anyone have one for sale?

There is a sticky at the top of this page that details the alternative....!

 

[gucciboy]

Thanks guys, I think I will invest in one. Travis, NTK sensor? is that a specific brand or just a version from Bosche?

 

[TurboJamie]

The WMS is a nice unit as well I use one with great success. Something about the WMS does some trick stuff with the bosch heater circuit.

 

[FAMILYMAN]

www.dynotunenitrous.com

They have good prices and options. You can go to a lcd small screen with different color options. Or round gauge with lots of combinations.

I just got mine, heard alot of good things about it, cant wait to get it on.

Gauge READING FULL THROTTLE AIR/FUEL RATIO
.000 17.0:1
.100 17.0:1
.200 16.0:1
.300 15.5:1
.400 15.0:1
.500 14.7.0:1
.600 Dangerously Lean 14.6:1
.700 Getting lean 14.5:1
.800 Max power(Lean) normally aspirated 14.2:1
.875 Max Power normally aspirated 13.5:1
.900 Max Power (Rich) (NOS,blower,Turbo) 13.2:1 NO! SEE BELOW
1.000 Very Rich 12.5:1

Ted shoots for 11.8:1 to 12.0:1 A/F Under boost with a taper.
For example; full throttle with no boost should be 13.0:1, 5 Psi boost should be 12.5:1 and 10 Psi and above should be no leaner than 12.0:1

Leaner A/F will burn pistons, Rings, valves, and create excessive heat that leads to detonation that will blow head gaskets, break pistons and bend connecting rods.

 

[Srxspec]

Please DO NOT tune your boosted sled to 13.2:1 air fuel ratio! Yikes! As Ted Jannetty explained in another post shoot for 12.0:1 at wide open throttle under load.

I shoot for 11.8:1 to 12.0:1 A/F Under boost with a taper.
For example; full throttle with no boost should be 13.0:1, 5 Psi boost should be 12.5:1 and 10 Psi and above should be no leaner than 12.0:1

Leaner A/F will burn pistons, Rings, valves, and create excessive heat that leads to detonation that will blow head gaskets, break pistons and bend connecting rods.

 

[FAMILYMAN]

srx..thanks for that update. That chart came straight from dynotune! No worries I updated it!

 

[Rx1M5]

I bought mine from Ebay. I got the NGK/NTK for $239.00. I've seen them on there for 230.00. Do a search on NGK/NTK Wideband and you'll find them.

 

[87gtNOS]

Here's a quick vid of my Wodeband gauge..it's the NGK complete unit!

http://media.putfile.com/Apex-Teaser

 

[Travis Moore]

Thanks guys, I think I will invest in one. Travis, NTK sensor? is that a specific brand or just a version from Bosche?

NTK is the name of the leaded fuel compatable sensor. You mostly see it used with the FJO units, but it's also a option on the new NGK brand units. If price is a concern, check the latter. I guarentee the FJO is a sturdier unit though (they build electronics for military tanks).

T

 

[fullthrottle800]

I have a A/F gauge now can I get just the leaded compatible sensor?How do I tell if its a wideband model or not?

 

[Travis Moore]

I have a A/F gauge now can I get just the leaded compatible sensor?How do I tell if its a wideband model or not?

What make/model is your unit..