I am preparing the parts for MS2Extra in y type4, and I would like some opinions on the Wideband controller to choose. I would use a controller for Bosch LSU 4.9, and I think that one which uses the original CJ125 chip from Bosch would have very good results.
So I came up to these controllers:
1. Innovate LC-2. I do not like this one because of feedback on poor reliability from many users.
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc2.php
2. Ecotrons ALM-S. Looks interesting because they are the only ones who say are using CJ125 chip.
http://www.ecotrons.com/products/wideba ... alm-gauge/
3. PLX. Had good reviews until now
http://www.plxdevices.com/ProductDetail ... 7346002719
4. 14point7 Spartan2. Looks small and well done, also good reviews
https://www.14point7.com/products/spart ... ntroller-2
So, which one to choose?
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Looks like you have eliminated 2 from the start. I have used older 14point7.com units and never had any failures. Almost a coin toss with the remaining choices.
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14point7 products are nice as far as i can tell. I've got the Megaspartan 4ch setup in my turbo car. Works good so far.
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I did not eliminate any of them. The Innovate LC2 is the one I like least, but all other three have equal chances. ALM-S has a big point for using CJ125, but looks like a hobby project and I do not know how well it resists in car all the time: vibration, heat.
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I also have an lc2, its been in service for a few years. No problems.
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I'm pretty happy with my PLX and Multigauge.
I also scored on an EGT sensor and PLX controller to daisy chain to the gauge this past winter for $49.95.
I did have a LM-1 for a couple years until it died on me.....The PLX is 3 years old now and I have put on at least 16,000 miles with it.
I also scored on an EGT sensor and PLX controller to daisy chain to the gauge this past winter for $49.95.
I did have a LM-1 for a couple years until it died on me.....The PLX is 3 years old now and I have put on at least 16,000 miles with it.
Stripped66 wrote:The point wasn't to argue air temps with the current world record holder, but to dispel the claim that the K03 is wrapped up at 150 HP. It's not.
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I am preparing to order the wideband controller, and I narrowed the options to two:
1. 14point7 Spartan 2. I like Alans presence on forums and his professional replies and explanations. He's critical on his products, but the Spartan 2 has a very high quality from my point of view, developed for automotive use with automotive components. A bit cheaper at 125$.
2. AEM 30-0310 X-series. Big corporation and very good design. Also good presence on forums, although not from a seller point of view, but passionate employees working on those products. Also not so expensive at 162-175$.
Very good info on this topic, comparing a lot of the common wideband controllers:
http://forum.diyefi.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2267
1. 14point7 Spartan 2. I like Alans presence on forums and his professional replies and explanations. He's critical on his products, but the Spartan 2 has a very high quality from my point of view, developed for automotive use with automotive components. A bit cheaper at 125$.
2. AEM 30-0310 X-series. Big corporation and very good design. Also good presence on forums, although not from a seller point of view, but passionate employees working on those products. Also not so expensive at 162-175$.
Very good info on this topic, comparing a lot of the common wideband controllers:
http://forum.diyefi.org/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2267
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I have recently ordered the SLC Free 2, it has a built-in display and will make my temp install much easier as I need something to tune my dual IDF's. For some reason the JAW and NAW units are not working, even with a new 4.2 sensor.