lambda sensor fitment
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been offered the innovate LC-1 air/fuel ratio monitor from my mate motor cheap, but he doesnt have the lambda sensor for it.
can i use any 5 wire wideband spec lambda sensor? if so, where is best to get hold of 1, and what sort of ballpark figure am i looking at?
also, where is best to locate the sensor itself? if im right, its supposed to be a minimum specified distance from the turbo to avoid it baking to death, so im thinking fit it in the downpipe just behind the sump, so i can run the wiring down the bulkhead. would this be an ok location for an accurate enough reading?
can i use any 5 wire wideband spec lambda sensor? if so, where is best to get hold of 1, and what sort of ballpark figure am i looking at?
also, where is best to locate the sensor itself? if im right, its supposed to be a minimum specified distance from the turbo to avoid it baking to death, so im thinking fit it in the downpipe just behind the sump, so i can run the wiring down the bulkhead. would this be an ok location for an accurate enough reading?
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They use a Bosch sensor (LS1 i think) can be had for around fifty quid from most motor factors/dealers or ebay, you are right about your placement too, it must also not be directly above (gets too hot) or slanting downhill (can fill with water condensate)
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do u mean weld the boss into the side of the pipe rather than on top?
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The lambda sensor must not be directy above or facing downhill for the above reasons, a quick google will show you picks of how to mount it
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