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Old 03-14-2008, 07:25 PM
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If you will never go to the track? Specifically for the X-Charger Hi-Po kit.
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Old 03-14-2008, 07:35 PM
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Hmmm... lets see, your fuel filter is starting to get gunked up and dropping your fuel pressure ...that in turn leans you air/fuel ratio at WOT. I don't know about you, but I'd like to know that with a supercharger.
Best gauges for FI ... boost (of course) Fuel Pressure and Wideband Air/Fuel
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Old 03-14-2008, 07:54 PM
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I have em. Just for safety. You don't need them unless you get a supercharger. Unless you want to pretend
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:45 PM
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call me a pretender but if I want a good tune I might as well get a wideband sensor/gauge
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Old 03-14-2008, 08:52 PM
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I would deff get them just to make sure everything is working correctly.
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Old 03-14-2008, 09:21 PM
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What's the problem with using a narrow band A/F? I know it doesn't give you an number you can use to dial in your tune, but is it accurate enough to provide a good warning if your A/R starts to go lean?
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Old 03-14-2008, 10:05 PM
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No.
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If you will never go to the track? Specifically for the X-Charger Hi-Po kit.
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Old 03-14-2008, 10:14 PM
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Best gauges for FI ... boost (of course) Fuel Pressure and Wideband Air/Fuel

While in theory, with a proper tune you don't "need" gauges, they are def. good to have as a warning of possible situations. I think of it as a small price to pay for a little piece of mind.
My opinion on two musts in order of priority:
Wideband (not narrowband) A/F
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I have em. Just for safety. You don't need them unless you get a supercharger. Unless you want to pretend
Lmao, get a boost gets you laid bumper sticker too
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Old 03-15-2008, 05:25 AM
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What's the problem with using a narrow band A/F? I know it doesn't give you an number you can use to dial in your tune, but is it accurate enough to provide a good warning if your A/R starts to go lean?
It's more of a light show and it's only accurate if hooked up toa wideband o2 sensor. Save your money and get the wideband kit, aem makes a good one.
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