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Old Jul 16, 2013, 05:44 PM
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Wideband Install Recommendations?

Damn, I'm going to have to risk getting murdered by my wife and get a wideband. I'm not even gonna try and install it. Anyone know a place in Orange County CA that can install it for a reasonable fee?

Also I know of RRE in Santa Fe Springs but I heard there work is at a premium. This is just a wideband so would the quality of work to not be of particular value?

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Old Jul 16, 2013, 05:56 PM
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You want someone who knows about ur car and is known for their work! The more they know about ur car the better or u will have someone charge u more because they have no idea. Otherwise DIY documents are pretty good here on the forum.
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It's a pretty easy install to be honest. You shouldn't need to pay for this install. I think someone has a how too on this topic. Do you have a TP or HFC?
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Originally Posted by Steven_Trujillo
Do you have a TP or HFC?
Nope so far I have an Evo-X FMIC, UICP, LICP, BOV and a Cosworth drop in.

I had hoped to do stand alone logging and as such will probably go with the Innovate LC-1. Been told it's a pain to install but I'll look into guides if they're here.
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Originally Posted by Accursed
Nope so far I have an Evo-X FMIC, UICP, LICP, BOV and a Cosworth drop in.

I had hoped to do stand alone logging and as such will probably go with the Innovate LC-1. Been told it's a pain to install but I'll look into guides if they're here.
Do you plan on upgrading the turbo and getting a tune any time soon?
Old Jul 17, 2013, 10:53 PM
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You're gonna want the RRE test pipe or downpipe as you'll need an extra bung for the wideband. I installed my Zeitronix ZT-2 with no problems. I'm down in San Diego..
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I heard the DP install is the worst part, you got a 2013 so the bolts are prob not going to be seized so maybe not bad but that's the part i'd pay someone to else to do.
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If you need help installing it, I have done it for a couple of friends and can easily walk you through it. Could be a cool learning experience. However, if youre going to pay someone to install the downpipe, might want to just have them install the gauge. Its honestly an hour job.
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Originally Posted by WinstonMonty
If you need help installing it, I have done it for a couple of friends and can easily walk you through it.
I might taker you up on that, Monty, Thanks!

I wasn't planning on doing a test or down pipe. I had assumed that I would just pay to have another bung cut and welded next to the existing O2 sensor.

Not sure if I'll do the turbo upgrade, but definatly a tune. Would use the GST Basemap. In fact that's the purpose of getting the wideband.

Thanks all for the help.

Edit: This?
Amazon.com: Innovate Motorsports 3795 DB BLUE Complete Wideband Gauge Kit (2 1/16 52mm) with LC-1, O2 Sensor, Bung and Plug: Automotive Amazon.com: Innovate Motorsports 3795 DB BLUE Complete Wideband Gauge Kit (2 1/16 52mm) with LC-1, O2 Sensor, Bung and Plug: Automotive

Don't think I'll mount the gauge but I guess I can check to see if it's working with it.

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Old Jul 18, 2013, 05:52 PM
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My buddy just had a bung welded on his oem dp for his wideband. Ill find out where he got it done. Let me know about the install date.
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Originally Posted by WinstonMonty
Let me know about the install date.
Thanks bud! Once I receive the Wideband and figure out where to get the bung installed I'll send you a PM. I must admit I don't have a clue really what I'm doing.
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Got the Wideband kit, but it came without the plug, so writing to Innovate and asking them to send me one. I have to say, this looks like it's going to be a pain to install...

Gotta get the bung installed first.
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Just remember, the bung goes in the bunghole.

/straight face
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Iam Corn Holio...........I need tP for my Bung hole
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