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Mon 11 Aug 2008 22:01
1993 1.8 (carb) Air/Fuel Ratio check - autumnboy
I want to check my Air/Fuel ratio on my kit car that I use for abit of fun, when using full throttle on a trackday.

I've read as a cheap way to check this would be using a Lambda sensor and a voltmeter.

There is no Lambda system on the car as its using Webers.

So what type of cheap Lambda sensor could I use, any recommendations ??

Edited by Pugugly on 11/08/2008 at 22:03

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Wed 13 Aug 2008 00:50
1993 1.8 (carb) Air/Fuel Ratio check - autumnboy
I've read that most 5 wire 02 sensors are of the Wideband type.

If this is so, which models use these or any links to websites for further info, please.

Also read that diesel 02 sensors are wideband too. ???

thanks

Edited by autumnboy on 13/08/2008 at 00:52

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Wed 13 Aug 2008 03:03
1993 1.8 (carb) Air/Fuel Ratio check - Screwloose
Post 2001 VAG cars often use wideband sensors; you'd have to work out the necessary feeds and earths, but it may be a viable idea.

Never seen an oxygen sensor on a diesel - yet....

Edited by Screwloose on 13/08/2008 at 03:05

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Thu 14 Aug 2008 17:24
1993 1.8 (carb) Air/Fuel Ratio check - mark999
How about getting the car to a rolling road tuner. May be able to give the engine a tweak
for more efficiency before yout track day also.
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