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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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I've got a little extra spending money and I'm wondering which route I should go. here's what I have been thinknig about.

Firstly, I think I want a tuner. I've been looking at the TwEECer. It will be great to tune the cart as I go along, and I at least know that I need to alter my shift points if nothing else. I just can't decide whether I should go with the base model for $380 or the RT model for $525. Not sure if there are enough benefits to buying the RT.

Also, In addition to the TwEECer, I was thinknig about getting a wideband setup. But I don't know if I should just get a wideband O2 sensor or if I should spend the $350 and get the LM1 kit.

I am thinknig that if I get the handheld tuner, then getting the LM1 kit is redundant and a waste of time. Can I get away with simply buying a Bosch wideband O2 sensor and the TwEECer? Will I need an A/F gauge with the sensor if I get a tuner or can I just use the tuner to read the sensor when it's hooked up?

Also, if I do get just the O2 sensor and the TwEECer, it would have to be the RT model correct?

Basically, I just need advice on which combo to get. I want a wideband setup and I want a tuner.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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give mehalf your money ill kick you in the nuts and then you can buy a turbonator!
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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give mehalf your money ill kick you in the nuts and then you can buy a turbonator!
I've already got the turbonator on order. SHould be here by Friday...that's why I need the wideband and the tuner.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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The tweecer RT is much better. And for the wideband, AEM makes a 6 in 1 unit with the wideband 02's, its about 250 i think....I'll try to find a link for it.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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you should get twin turbonators run them in series good for at least 10psi,,



on my RC car,, haha
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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I've heard great things about the Anderson PMS, too, although it's a little more expensive. Some have said it's easier to work with......
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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I think I found the combo I want. I am looking at getting the Tweecer RT ($525) along with this wideband controller. ( $195) I just need to make sure that the controller is compatible with the Tweecer so that I can monitor the A/F ratio.

According to the Tweecer website, those units should be compatible, but it doesn't say anything about that specific model. But if I can get everything I need for $720, I suppose I can't complain.
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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I've heard great things about the Anderson PMS, too, although it's a little more expensive. Some have said it's easier to work with......
I liked Anderson, but I didn't like the $2,000+ pricetag
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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hey sam,

When you first installed your procharger did you get it dyno tuned right away?
Old Jan 30, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Not only did I get it tuned right away, it was installed while parked in the garage with the dyno. Had to cheat a little though andborrow a wideband to get it done right. That's why I want to get my own tuner and wideband controller. I need to adjust fuel, admust timing, adjust shift points, etc. I'd much rather spend a few hours sitting in the car on the dyno and using my own equipment to program and save tunes.


Ahh, the advantages of having a friend with a dyno in his garage



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