Opinions on LC-1 wideband
09-12-2009, 08:04 AM
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Opinions on LC-1 wideband
I'm having a hard time deciding if I want to buy an LC-1 wideband or not. I'd really like to know my AFR and this kit comes with a gauge and datalogging capabilities for under $200. Anyone else running this wideband? Opinions?
09-12-2009, 07:12 PM
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The LC-1 is a Good WB. I have been using one on our company test bed car for a couple of years now.
I don't think the gauge comes standard with it, unless they changed things.
Casey
I don't think the gauge comes standard with it, unless they changed things.
Casey
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09-12-2009, 11:38 PM
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The lc-1 kit doesn't come with a gauge. Summit's wideband kit uses an lc-1 controller with the bosch o2 sensor, but they use their gauge. It's a little bit cheaper of an option. The lc1 is good on the programmable side if the software you're using on a laptop doesn't allow you to pick what volts = what ratio. (i don't know of any that don't though. Aem 6in1 is another good choice.
As far of which of the two. I've dealt with bolt & personally favor the aem. It seems to react a little faster. the controller is built into the gauge which is a plus for me, if you want to run a different style gauge, not such a good feature... something to keep in mind. Also it uses led bars green for rich, yellow for normal, red for lean, as well as the numerical number. It's good imo so you don't have to keep your eye on it, but as stated that's offered by using that style gauge with the lc-1 controller. The only other difference is the lc-1 uses free air calibration which requires you to recalibrate it every now & then (like months apart so it's no hassle & they give you a button to put in your car somewhere so it's pretty easy) whereas the aem uses a laser etched resistor (to be honest that's a different language to me & i do quite a bit of wiring/circuit boards) that doesn't require free air calibration. No idea on accuracy long term... From what i've got the readings are identical with both in terms of new.
Also both have an analog out. which is nice in terms of using it to act like the stock narrowband to the computer or for an input for a standalone. They're both good picks & both around $250 shipped
As far of which of the two. I've dealt with bolt & personally favor the aem. It seems to react a little faster. the controller is built into the gauge which is a plus for me, if you want to run a different style gauge, not such a good feature... something to keep in mind. Also it uses led bars green for rich, yellow for normal, red for lean, as well as the numerical number. It's good imo so you don't have to keep your eye on it, but as stated that's offered by using that style gauge with the lc-1 controller. The only other difference is the lc-1 uses free air calibration which requires you to recalibrate it every now & then (like months apart so it's no hassle & they give you a button to put in your car somewhere so it's pretty easy) whereas the aem uses a laser etched resistor (to be honest that's a different language to me & i do quite a bit of wiring/circuit boards) that doesn't require free air calibration. No idea on accuracy long term... From what i've got the readings are identical with both in terms of new.
Also both have an analog out. which is nice in terms of using it to act like the stock narrowband to the computer or for an input for a standalone. They're both good picks & both around $250 shipped
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