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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 05:10 AM
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Innovative vs AEM Wideband?

I really like the Innovative wideband because it think it cools clean and is blue. But never see anyone with them on there car. I see everyone with AEM. I think they are good but the red LED will bother me.

someone with an innovative or know reviews on them lmk!
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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I have one in the Evo. Its been on the car for 3 years now without having to replace the sensor like the AEM ones. I've used both and the AEM sensor in my GTR and Supra and it does not last long.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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The innovative needs to be Calibrated very often as for the aem no need for it.I would stick the aem is proven and works great.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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^^^ i agree also if you ever switch to aem ems you can log af right to the ems
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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I love my AEM. I've seen ppl with the innovative and they said it's more work then the AEM. I'm not sure what they mean by that though.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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When I bought my evo it came with a innovate wideband so many wires everywhere just to hook it up . ive had the aem one in my 240 and I just installed one on the evo and I love it
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Stick with the AEM, maybe the look is kinda old but it's proven and you can also log A/F on your laptop, and they are very affordable on ebay now.

Last edited by fugiwara; Feb 11, 2011 at 07:42 AM.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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I had an Innoivate LC-1 on my IX. Nothing to complain about; cheap, simple, and it worked. It uses the same sensor the AEM does.

Run it to your ECU for logging within EvoScan.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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I have the AEM and it works great. No problems at all, been on the car 2 years with no problems.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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I've had both and they both work fine. I like the AEM because it doesnt need to be recalibrated as the Innocative one I had did. Plus it is very simple to hook up. The LED color being red matches the dash, plus depending on where you mount it, it might not be as much of a bother as you think. I have mine on the pillar and it doesnt bother me or draw me to stare at it all the time.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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i would never buy an innovate problem. They have lots of problems with calibration and proper grounding. the Uego is great, have installed about a dozen in buddies cars. Never had 1 hiccup. Zextronix is probably the best you can buy and gives you a lot more logging, display and sensor capabilities.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Kracka
I had an Innoivate LC-1 on my IX.
Run it to your ECU for logging within EvoScan.
Will the AEM gauge also work with EvoScan?
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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i had an AEM then went to Innovative and wont ever go back. its awesome
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Zeitronix. Period.
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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when i bought my car, it came with an innovate lc1 wideband and i swapped it out for an aem. i think the aem is easiest to hook up in the car vs an innovate.
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