Simple, affordable wideband setup?

[Fidhle007]

I'd like to be able to monitor what's going on in my exhaust pipes and I'm looking for a simple setup that will give me a usable readout. A gauge, a number readout, something simple is all I need. I don't trust my ECU (long story) so I'd like to see for myself what's going on. Any thoughts?

[lifeiskaos]

JAW (cheap, DIY) or LC-1 ($200)

[Fidhle007]

Will the LC-1 just connect up to aftermarkey gauges or how does that work?

[Fidhle007]

I've seen the NGK AFX mentioned too, feedback?

[lifeiskaos]

LC-1 comes with its own gauge iirc. you can get a nifty little LED display for the JAW as well. NGK AFX is better than both other options IMO. slightly more expensive, but you said cheap right?

[Jbpka06]

lc-1 is like 260 or 280 with its own gauge, without is 200 and you can monitor is through a laptop. JAW is a pain in the ass because you have to build its own case and the board if you chose, but it is cheap and the display is nice.

[StereoInstaller1]

I had not heard of the JAW. Cheap is right, but looks great.

[matt]

The NGK AFX is the way to go.

LC1s can be flakey and the gauge brings the price equal to the AFX, which responds faster and is more accurate.

[nando]

I like my LC1, it's also been very reliable. It's all in how you wire the thing.

I don't need a pretty flashing blinky LED lights gauge either, the laptop takes care of that for me and using a datalog to tune is a lot better than a gauge.