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Old 04-19-12, 01:15 PM
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I am making preparations before getting my car tuned and was wondering what wideband you guys recommend, right now I'm between the aem and the innovate lc1. I like the precision if a digital like the aem, plus it would work well with the tru boost boost controller I'm looking at but i have also heard alot of good about the lc1. Just for some background I'm planning on running map ecu 3 with 750cc injectors, which entails a whole different set of questions in itself too. Thanks for the input.
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I have two aems and love them. Simple install very clean and accurate. Also love the recall feature
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Yeah, I really like what aem has to offer, probably the biggest issue is how new I am to forced induction, I mean I would really like to learn to tune myself, but I just can't take the risk of screwing it up so I'm really trying to be cautious with every decision.
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Aem for the win
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have any of you guys thought about this? not sure if anyone has used it since its new, not even sure if its available yet.

http://www.aemelectronics.com/wideba...safe-gauge-84/
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AEM.....hasnt failed me yet!!!
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i'm running the Innovate LC-1 for a over 2 years now and no problems so far.
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As long as it works it doesnt matter which one. Find a cheap (inexpensive, not crappy) one on SF in the classified and use that.
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Depends what you are looking for.
If you just need a wideband to monitor AFR, go with the AEM.
If you are wanting the most bang out of your buck, The Innovate LC1 auto timer is not only a wideband, but can work as a narrow band for your ecu, a turbo timer, and a voltmeter.
3 birds, one stone. Good deal.
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AEM all the way...
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I have an LC1 with an analog gauge and find it much easier to read than the digitals. Great WB for the money. I have no experience with the AEM, but I am sure it is a quality item as well.
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Hey thanks for the input, I think I'm just putting too much thought into the whole thing. I just need to decide. I'm also looking into the turbosmart manual boost controllers but am having no luck finding any real information other than what is stated on there site.
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Innovate Motorsports responds faster than AEM.
However, look online and you'll see some of them are a bit buggy (I know this from firsthand experience)
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I have the AEM because I also have a tru boost boost controller. Didnt want a bunch of mismatched gauges
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