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Cobalt A/F Gauge...O2 sensor kit.. Ok I installed this gauge and hooked it up to the cars O2 sensor which I later found out that it is a wide band sensor. So my gauge is all over the place because it needs a narrow band sensor. Is any one running the O2 sensor kit from auto meter that complements the gauge and if so do you get some semi accurate readings? I know narrow band A/F gauges and sensors are not very accurate but currently my gauge keeps swinging all the way from blow up lean to spewing gas from my tail pipes rich. I wanted to know if the kit was worth it or if I should just save my money and wait to buy a wide band sensor.
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I'm wondering why on earth you're worried about your A/F ratio with the mods you have listed unless you're getting things straight for a future power adder.
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Smaller pulley and cold air intake.....it pegs on both ends and it doesn't have a numerical read out...narrow band.
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Get you a wide band sensor... it will help in the long run as you add on.
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Narrow bands are nothing but ricer light shows. Get a real wide band gauge and you'll get usable data.
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.. I recommend the AEM wideband. I have two cars with it in. I really like them
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How does the wide band hook up to the existing O2 sensors???
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Originally Posted by traffic142
How does the wide band hook up to the existing O2 sensors???
ah..not at all good! It comes with its own Bosch sensor and a Bung.
SORRY! I just saw this and replied in haste. You may be talking about a different brand...sorry!
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I recommend the AEM wideband. I have two cars with it in. I really like them
Totally agree. My AEM wideband is the reason I can safely run nitrous and safely change my tune. One of my best and most important mods.
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How did you hook up your AEM wide band? What wiring or hook ups did you use?
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How did you hook up your AEM wide band? What wiring or hook ups did you use?
Well, I connected the power wires to power and I connected the sensor wire to the sensor which installed in the exhaust in fron of the cats.
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Sorry, I missed the S/C in your sig. Yeah a narrow band A/F ratio meter is worthless for the most part. The only way to get usable data and monitoring is from a wide band kit.
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