AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Black_Sunshine · 02-26-2008, 09:50 PM

i'm planning on buying a wideband O2 sensor kit next month and i was wondering if one or the other was better? i would like to connect the wideband to my emanage ultimate and it looks like the LC-1 has an extra wire that can do just that without extra splicing. They both cost about the same, the LC-1 being slightly cheaper. i see a lot of people using the aem uego and was wondering if either one is better.

one thing about the LC-1 tho, in the pix i've seen, it has 1 jack for the analog signal while the emanage requires 2 wires (+ and -) to be wired. if i cut the jacket off the LC-1 jack, are there 2 wires i can connect to for the emanage?

Thanks,
Tri

BlackStealth · 02-27-2008, 05:54 AM

I initially installed my WB02 into emanage using only 1 wire (signal). Months later I attached the ground wire and it made no difference, so you can get away with just a 1 wire install on emanage.

Racer_X · 02-27-2008, 08:40 AM

AEM in my experience is MUCH more reliable. I can't remember a situation in which I tuned a car with a 100% properly working LM1.......ever.

Black_Sunshine · 02-27-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer_X

AEM in my experience is MUCH more reliable. I can't remember a situation in which I tuned a car with a 100% properly working LM1.......ever.

yikes! question for you guys: on the AEM, would it mess up the signal if i tapped off the output wire and ran it to my emanage and the gauge display?

Racer_X · 02-27-2008, 12:38 PM

The AEM wideband gauge has an output wire specificlly for sending the 0-5V signal to other electronics.

Black_Sunshine · 02-27-2008, 03:17 PM

awesome. looks like i'll be getting the aem. thanks for your help!

markoverclock · 02-27-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer_X

AEM in my experience is MUCH more reliable. I can't remember a situation in which I tuned a car with a 100% properly working LM1.......ever.

odd bcause i use the lm1 and never had a problem with it. in fact i have 2 of them and love them also used 3 lc-1 with no problems what so ever (other than one i let the connector full soaked in water because it was behind the tire in the middle of winter.) oopppss.

but they warrantied it when i didnt buy it from them and without a receipt even after i cut it open to see if i can fix it.

innovate all the way.

Black_Sunshine · 03-04-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackStealth

Follow Tip #6 for setting up the software too. Keep in mind, the AEM wideband is not linear, so the raw numbers you get will have to be adjusted with a conversion chart for a proper AFR. I'd suggest selling the AEM and go for the linear innovative LC1 since they go for around $189.

so the LC1 would be easier to work with?

BlackStealth · 03-04-2008, 02:56 PM

That comment was made when the old AEM WB units were not linear. I would just grab an LC1 and call it a day.

91vr4n00maxima · 03-04-2008, 03:34 PM

ive seen more than a few LM1s and LC1s fail withen a few thousand miles and no race gas or oil.

im more than happy with my AEM

02-26-2008, 09:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Black_Sunshine Boost Happy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area CALI Drives: a japanese dodge Trader Rating: (70)	AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? i'm planning on buying a wideband O2 sensor kit next month and i was wondering if one or the other was better? i would like to connect the wideband to my emanage ultimate and it looks like the LC-1 has an extra wire that can do just that without extra splicing. They both cost about the same, the LC-1 being slightly cheaper. i see a lot of people using the aem uego and was wondering if either one is better. one thing about the LC-1 tho, in the pix i've seen, it has 1 jack for the analog signal while the emanage requires 2 wires (+ and -) to be wired. if i cut the jacket off the LC-1 jack, are there 2 wires i can connect to for the emanage? Thanks, Tri __________________

02-27-2008, 05:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
BlackStealth Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2000 Drives: 93 RT/TT Trader Rating: (162)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? I initially installed my WB02 into emanage using only 1 wire (signal). Months later I attached the ground wire and it made no difference, so you can get away with just a 1 wire install on emanage.

02-27-2008, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Racer_X just some guy. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Drives: 94 Stealth Turbo Trader Rating: (9)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? AEM in my experience is MUCH more reliable. I can't remember a situation in which I tuned a car with a 100% properly working LM1.......ever. __________________ Pretty good for 2 shot turbos and a boost leak

02-27-2008, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Racer_X just some guy. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Stockbridge, Georgia Drives: 94 Stealth Turbo Trader Rating: (9)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? The AEM wideband gauge has an output wire specificlly for sending the 0-5V signal to other electronics.

02-27-2008, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black_Sunshine Boost Happy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area CALI Drives: a japanese dodge Trader Rating: (70)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? awesome. looks like i'll be getting the aem. thanks for your help!

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03-04-2008, 02:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
BlackStealth Verified Seller Join Date: Apr 2000 Drives: 93 RT/TT Trader Rating: (162)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? That comment was made when the old AEM WB units were not linear. I would just grab an LC1 and call it a day.

03-04-2008, 03:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
91vr4n00maxima est. sept, 2000 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: vancouver, wa Drives: slow 97 VR4 Trader Rating: (17)	Re: AEM UEGO vs. Innovate LC-1, which is better? ive seen more than a few LM1s and LC1s fail withen a few thousand miles and no race gas or oil. im more than happy with my AEM __________________ 97 VR4 12.417@111.16 9b time. full weight almost BPU 95 mark viii. 14.35@98 03 cobra vert. 4 mods=118mph traps 91 stealth TT. td05 18G, heads/cams, 3000lbs 95 montero SR. factory rear locker. 3.5 DOHC