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AFR and Boost all-in-one gauge?

AFR and Boost all-in-one gauge?

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jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
18-02-2018, 02:30 AM
#11
how about this little lot:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLX-DM-100-52mm-SM...2a0c54744b

Its got all the stuff for a wideband, and as far as i can tell I'd just need to get a boost sensor for it?
jimxms
18-02-2018, 02:30 AM #11

how about this little lot:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLX-DM-100-52mm-SM...2a0c54744b

Its got all the stuff for a wideband, and as far as i can tell I'd just need to get a boost sensor for it?

dimis
Posting Freak
3,795
18-02-2018, 02:32 AM
#12
Have you checked plx gauges? They have a 52mm digital multigauge!

Or try zeitronix multi gauge. It does the same thing with PLX

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dimis
18-02-2018, 02:32 AM #12

Have you checked plx gauges? They have a 52mm digital multigauge!

Or try zeitronix multi gauge. It does the same thing with PLX


LEXUS IS200 - The most fun car to go sideways

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
18-02-2018, 02:36 AM
#13
What is the consensus on needing gauges from day 1?

For example....If I install the S/C, then take it down to a local tuning house and get them to make sure that the AFR isn't fubar. Then just not rag on the car for a month until I can get something decent sorted?
jimxms
18-02-2018, 02:36 AM #13

What is the consensus on needing gauges from day 1?

For example....If I install the S/C, then take it down to a local tuning house and get them to make sure that the AFR isn't fubar. Then just not rag on the car for a month until I can get something decent sorted?

is300_dino
Posting Freak
3,556
18-02-2018, 02:40 AM
#14
its not normally recomended as the garage wont want to do it with out the full kit being there as they wont want any come back for getting it wrong and or blowing up your engine if you forget and then floor it or whatever.

Doctors wouldnt operate without there gauges to measure things, Gauges on our cars are like life support machines.

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is300_dino
18-02-2018, 02:40 AM #14

its not normally recomended as the garage wont want to do it with out the full kit being there as they wont want any come back for getting it wrong and or blowing up your engine if you forget and then floor it or whatever.

Doctors wouldnt operate without there gauges to measure things, Gauges on our cars are like life support machines.


jae 2010 best lexus category show and shine winner
jae 2010 ice outlaw award 2nd place
jae 2011 ice outlaw award 1st place

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
18-02-2018, 02:42 AM
#15
Couldnt I just book a dyno session and ask them to hook up the exhaust thing so I can check my AFR? Rather than saying "I want you to check my AFR to make sure my engine doesn't blow up"?
jimxms
18-02-2018, 02:42 AM #15

Couldnt I just book a dyno session and ask them to hook up the exhaust thing so I can check my AFR? Rather than saying "I want you to check my AFR to make sure my engine doesn't blow up"?

B15RUP
Member
180
18-02-2018, 03:18 AM
#16
Why do you need the afr guage? If you have the piggy back ECU, and the sensor on the intake pipe, it should do it all for you? Or will you have more than one map for the car to accomodate for driving styles?

My IS300 has been S/C for 3 year's, I have a piggy back ECU ( which I have been meaning to change for the past two year's ConfusedhockSmile boost and oil pressure guage.

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B15RUP
18-02-2018, 03:18 AM #16

Why do you need the afr guage? If you have the piggy back ECU, and the sensor on the intake pipe, it should do it all for you? Or will you have more than one map for the car to accomodate for driving styles?

My IS300 has been S/C for 3 year's, I have a piggy back ECU ( which I have been meaning to change for the past two year's ConfusedhockSmile boost and oil pressure guage.


The one and only supercharged IS300! :thumbup:

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
18-02-2018, 03:22 AM
#17
Its mostly for the initial startup tbh. The piggyback has been professionally mapped - but on an IS300 in the USA, so chances are it wont be perfect (taking into account atmospheric and fueling differences).

I will get it remapped to my car....but at a later date (providing it doesnt spit out dangerous afrs).

Something that has just sprung to mind - can you read AFR from OBDII? Even if its not 100% accurate...just enough to verify there's no immediate danger?
Edited 01-04-2011, 12:59 PM by jimxms.
jimxms
18-02-2018, 03:22 AM #17

Its mostly for the initial startup tbh. The piggyback has been professionally mapped - but on an IS300 in the USA, so chances are it wont be perfect (taking into account atmospheric and fueling differences).

I will get it remapped to my car....but at a later date (providing it doesnt spit out dangerous afrs).

Something that has just sprung to mind - can you read AFR from OBDII? Even if its not 100% accurate...just enough to verify there's no immediate danger?

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
18-02-2018, 03:30 AM
#18
OBDII will need a wideband o2 sensor fitted from factory to read AFR's. Narrow band sensors won't read AFR through the ECU.

So if the IS300 has a wideband fitted as standard the ECU will be reading AFR values.

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totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
18-02-2018, 03:30 AM #18

OBDII will need a wideband o2 sensor fitted from factory to read AFR's. Narrow band sensors won't read AFR through the ECU.

So if the IS300 has a wideband fitted as standard the ECU will be reading AFR values.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

B15RUP
Member
180
18-02-2018, 03:41 AM
#19
jimxms Its mostly for the initial startup tbh. The piggyback has been professionally mapped - but on an IS300 in the USA, so chances are it wont be perfect (taking into account atmospheric and fueling differences).

I will get it remapped to my car....but at a later date (providing it doesnt spit out dangerous afrs).

Something that has just sprung to mind - can you read AFR from OBDII? Even if its not 100% accurate...just enough to verify there's no immediate danger?

Unless there is a standard base map on the piggy back ECU, i would not risk it as temptation may cause damage to the engine you may regret.

The one and only supercharged IS300! :thumbup:
B15RUP
18-02-2018, 03:41 AM #19

jimxms Its mostly for the initial startup tbh. The piggyback has been professionally mapped - but on an IS300 in the USA, so chances are it wont be perfect (taking into account atmospheric and fueling differences).

I will get it remapped to my car....but at a later date (providing it doesnt spit out dangerous afrs).

Something that has just sprung to mind - can you read AFR from OBDII? Even if its not 100% accurate...just enough to verify there's no immediate danger?

Unless there is a standard base map on the piggy back ECU, i would not risk it as temptation may cause damage to the engine you may regret.


The one and only supercharged IS300! :thumbup:

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
18-02-2018, 03:45 AM
#20
B15RUP Unless there is a standard base map on the piggy back ECU, i would not risk it as temptation may cause damage to the engine you may regret.

I'd better line up a 2nd hand GS300 engine then :p
jimxms
18-02-2018, 03:45 AM #20

B15RUP Unless there is a standard base map on the piggy back ECU, i would not risk it as temptation may cause damage to the engine you may regret.

I'd better line up a 2nd hand GS300 engine then :p

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