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Technical => Engine and Transmission => Topic started by: Robin on December 06, 2008, 10:52:11 PM

Title: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: Robin on December 06, 2008, 10:52:11 PM
i am going to treat myself and the G to a wide band lambda sensor system.

i am tempted on going for the stack version (http://www.gprdirect.com/OnlineShop/Product.do?c=199&g=649)

anyone know if these are any good or is there another brand i should consider?
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: breadman on December 07, 2008, 10:16:14 AM
I'm not really up to speed on wideband sensors, but I do know that Stack instruments are among the best you can buy.
I'd assume its performance and accuracy would be excellent, it looks to be a decent and comprehensive kit.
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: lance on December 08, 2008, 08:36:57 PM
http://www.maperformance.com/innovate/

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/?_nkw=innovate+kit&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=innovate&_osacat=0

i have a lc1 innovate, very good.
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: jez1272gt on January 21, 2009, 07:20:37 PM
Quote from: lance on December 08, 2008, 08:36:57 PM
http://www.maperformance.com/innovate/

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/?_nkw=innovate+kit&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=innovate&_osacat=0

i have a lc1 innovate, very good.

I agree with Lance, Innovate LC1's seem to be the choice of many out there at the moment..
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: Andy on January 22, 2009, 01:39:57 PM
They might be the choice of many, but they can be a real pain in the arse. Mine frequently looses its calibration, and looking online, it seems I'm not the only one.
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: hayesey on January 22, 2009, 02:06:35 PM
your LC-1?  What would you recommend then Anthony?  I'm looking to get one in the near future (as you know :) ).

I like the unit yoof has though with his LC-1 which can monitor things like EGT...
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: Yoof on January 23, 2009, 11:53:08 AM
Mines Zeitronix- from the States, cost me about £350 all in, EGT, Boost, Narrowband output, TPS, 0-5v spare, and AFR & Lambda readout, down to about 8:1  :)

Expensive, but good.

Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: hayesey on January 23, 2009, 11:54:42 AM
ah man I knew that, why did I think yours was an Innovate LC-1?!?

Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: lance on January 23, 2009, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Andy on January 22, 2009, 01:39:57 PM
They might be the choice of many, but they can be a real pain in the arse. Mine frequently looses its calibration, and looking online, it seems I'm not the only one.

yea i have heard of this,
putting them in the wrong angle in the exhaust makes them mess up alot i know.
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: Robin on January 23, 2009, 02:54:56 PM
I can't fault mine, does what i want it to do so no complains from me.

reads down to 0.67 and has a nice row of leads as well as numbers
Title: Re: Wideband Lambda Sensor - Stack any good?
Post by: Andy on January 23, 2009, 03:19:54 PM
Quote from: lance on January 23, 2009, 02:49:50 PM
Quote from: Andy on January 22, 2009, 01:39:57 PM
They might be the choice of many, but they can be a real pain in the arse. Mine frequently looses its calibration, and looking online, it seems I'm not the only one.

yea i have heard of this,
putting them in the wrong angle in the exhaust makes them mess up alot i know.
My probe is fine, and installed correctly. The problem is, whoever designed the electronic hardware either cocked up - or hasn't got a clue about designing electronics for automotive applications. It seems the nasty transient voltage spikes you get whilst cranking send the thing spastic.

I'm planning on re-wiring mine so that it comes on using a separate switch, so I can turn it on after I've started the car. It's either that, or speak to some fucktard American to get it sorted. From what I've read online, newer LC-1s are fine.