Techedge Wideband O2 Sensor
01-26-2004, 09:05 PM
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Techedge Wideband O2 Sensor
I had purchased the Techedge Wideband O2 Sensor kit from TechEdge (in Australia). The kit cost the following (AU$):
Main Unit: $199 w/ cable
Harness: $9
Display: $70
Total: $278 = $213 US$
You have to buy a Bosch 7057 O2 sensor for $30 as well (it's an OEM VW part!).
Now... this requires complete assembly (soldering, wiring etc.). I got everything done, but had some problems. I didn't have time to debug, so I sent it into TechEdge and they charged me ~$30 to fix: One of the regulators were bad and some 'cold' solder joints (geeez - should have used more flux!).
Anyways - so for a total of about $243 (US$), you can have a complete WideBand O2 unit with display. I think this is the best deal out there and anybody interested in ANY sort of tuning for their car needs this mod. Even with the extra $30, I think its a very good deal!
TechEdge customer service is very good and they have a Yahoo! Group which is very useful as well.
I have verified the unit is working but haven't installed it - will do shortly and put some pics.
I have also asked TechEdge for a graph of the linear wideband output... could possibly rig something up to mate with an Autometer guage (looks nicer!).
Main Unit: $199 w/ cable
Harness: $9
Display: $70
Total: $278 = $213 US$
You have to buy a Bosch 7057 O2 sensor for $30 as well (it's an OEM VW part!).
Now... this requires complete assembly (soldering, wiring etc.). I got everything done, but had some problems. I didn't have time to debug, so I sent it into TechEdge and they charged me ~$30 to fix: One of the regulators were bad and some 'cold' solder joints (geeez - should have used more flux!).
Anyways - so for a total of about $243 (US$), you can have a complete WideBand O2 unit with display. I think this is the best deal out there and anybody interested in ANY sort of tuning for their car needs this mod. Even with the extra $30, I think its a very good deal!
TechEdge customer service is very good and they have a Yahoo! Group which is very useful as well.
I have verified the unit is working but haven't installed it - will do shortly and put some pics.
I have also asked TechEdge for a graph of the linear wideband output... could possibly rig something up to mate with an Autometer guage (looks nicer!).
01-27-2004, 09:08 PM
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The sensor should be about 36 inches from the exhaust ports on a non-turbo application. And about the same distance from the turbine outlet on a turbo vehicle.
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01-28-2004, 10:25 AM
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In layman's terms:
On a S/C or NA car: Mount it pretty much where the stock one goes.
On a Turbo car: Mount it 6" on the downpipe after the turbine outlet
On a S/C or NA car: Mount it pretty much where the stock one goes.
On a Turbo car: Mount it 6" on the downpipe after the turbine outlet
01-28-2004, 12:42 PM
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In layman's terms:
On a S/C or NA car: Mount it pretty much where the stock one goes.
On a Turbo car: Mount it 6" on the downpipe after the turbine outlet
On a S/C or NA car: Mount it pretty much where the stock one goes.
On a Turbo car: Mount it 6" on the downpipe after the turbine outlet
01-28-2004, 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by Ray Khan
hmmmm...my cat is attached to my turbo. I'd say my first 02 sensor is about 6" from the turbo. The second 02 is about 10 inches farther down. They are both on the cat, one on each end (i.e. pre and post cat).
hmmmm...my cat is attached to my turbo. I'd say my first 02 sensor is about 6" from the turbo. The second 02 is about 10 inches farther down. They are both on the cat, one on each end (i.e. pre and post cat).
01-28-2004, 09:39 PM
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Re: Techedge Wideband O2 Sensor
Originally posted by allmotor_2000
I have also asked TechEdge for a graph of the linear wideband output... could possibly rig something up to mate with an Autometer guage (looks nicer!).
I have also asked TechEdge for a graph of the linear wideband output... could possibly rig something up to mate with an Autometer guage (looks nicer!).
01-28-2004, 09:46 PM
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Re: Techedge Wideband O2 Sensor
Originally posted by allmotor_2000
I have verified the unit is working but haven't installed it - will do shortly and put some pics.
I have verified the unit is working but haven't installed it - will do shortly and put some pics.
01-28-2004, 09:49 PM
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You might be better off to use the factory location for your first sensr. You can then use the simulated narrow band output to feed to your ECU. This will replicate what the stock sensor would put out.
Take the cat off... more power!
01-28-2004, 10:12 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ray Khan
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01-29-2004, 05:55 AM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
I thought you had "people" to do that.
I thought you had "people" to do that.
01-29-2004, 06:05 AM
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Originally posted by blxmjx
you should take a look at aem's new wide band uego controller. It comes w/the bosch sensor and a 52mm gauge.
you should take a look at aem's new wide band uego controller. It comes w/the bosch sensor and a 52mm gauge.
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