Hey guys, Im going to apologize in advance for this question, it seems like a newbie question but it's something I can't really find a straight answer on. And when i talked to various tuners/shopowners about it, they all had mixed responses.
The question is, is a wideband monitoring gauge/system such an Innovative or AEM really necessary when you have a Cobb AP? I'm wondering this because obviously the AEM and comparable units are a wideband sensor, and from my understanding the Cobb AP uses the stock narrowband sensor for it's AP data display. When my car was tuned it had the tailpipe sensor attached, but would you personally install a wideband gauge if you have an AP already, and why? I will be getting my car retuned here in the future and am wondering what the better option is both for tuning on the dyno, and for keeping tabs on your motor's health after the tune when you are going about your daily life.
The wideband is $150-300 extra depending, so I'm wondering if it is worth the cost.
Thanks again, Wreckingball
The question is, is a wideband monitoring gauge/system such an Innovative or AEM really necessary when you have a Cobb AP? I'm wondering this because obviously the AEM and comparable units are a wideband sensor, and from my understanding the Cobb AP uses the stock narrowband sensor for it's AP data display. When my car was tuned it had the tailpipe sensor attached, but would you personally install a wideband gauge if you have an AP already, and why? I will be getting my car retuned here in the future and am wondering what the better option is both for tuning on the dyno, and for keeping tabs on your motor's health after the tune when you are going about your daily life.
The wideband is $150-300 extra depending, so I'm wondering if it is worth the cost.
Thanks again, Wreckingball