Air/fuel gauge

Rick Gatz · 01-12-2013, 08:52 PM

Hey I just picked up a used but still in perfect shape autometer air fuel mix gauge. Has anyone installed one of these in there truck? It has three wires coming off the back. Purple, red, and black.

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**1BADI5** · 01-12-2013, 09:24 PM

Black - ground
Red - power, I ran mine off from the wiper fuse
Purple - I tapped the Green wire going to the O2 sensor

With the wire colors you mentioned you have a narrow band A/F gauge

2005xtreme74 · 01-12-2013, 09:31 PM

Eww. U tapped a green wire. I rather tap a girl b4 I tap a wire...lmfao

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**1BADI5** · 01-12-2013, 09:41 PM

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Eww. U tapped a green wire. I rather tap a girl b4 I tap a wire...lmfao

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Well thank you for your insightful contribution

**jesse2005** · 01-12-2013, 09:42 PM

Canyon08Z71 · 01-13-2013, 09:23 AM

Rick, with all due respect, don't waste your time that narrow band gauge install. Avoid breaking into the wiring to your OEM O2's. Sell that puppy to someone looking for a "light show".

My recommendation is to purchase a wideband O2 controller and gauge for accurate/usable information. A worthy investment.

dbizzle · 01-13-2013, 09:31 AM

I have a narrowband, it can be annoying as it just bounces up and down as it receives the ever changing voltages from the o2 sensor. As Canyon08Z71 mentioned, a wideband is much better and I will be upgrading to one of those soon enough

**jesse2005** · 01-13-2013, 11:30 AM

What's the reason for these gauges? Do they help or is it just for monitoring?

Canyon08Z71 · 01-14-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jesse2005

What's the reason for these gauges? Do they help or is it just for monitoring?

Both are for Monitoring (primarily). The WB O2 can also be used for feedback to a tuning device... Neither are bolt on modifications that makes HP by installing (if that might be the question).

Narrowband (OEM) O2 sensors switch rapidly in closed loop (open loop it will be maxd out), providing little usuable information in this form.

Wideband O2+gauge will provide actual air fuel ratio in closed loop or open loop. Usuable information for the owner to monitor their vehicles performance in either mode. Also, your tuning can interface to the wideband, allowing the tuner to dial in your vehicle accurately..

Kraco5 · 01-14-2013, 02:45 PM

Yea I have a wide band Air/Fuel and it works GREAT........I'm running true Ram Air so this really helps a lot.......

**jesse2005** · 01-14-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Canyon08Z71

Both are for Monitoring (primarily). The WB O2 can also be used for feedback to a tuning device... Neither are bolt on modifications that makes HP by installing (if that might be the question).

Narrowband (OEM) O2 sensors switch rapidly in closed loop (open loop it will be maxd out), providing little usuable information in this form.

Wideband O2+gauge will provide actual air fuel ratio in closed loop or open loop. Usuable information for the owner to monitor their vehicles performance in either mode. Also, your tuning can interface to the wideband, allowing the tuner to dial in your vehicle accurately..

So basically what your saying is that I really don't need one of these because I have no idea what you talking about.

Thanks for clearing it up Gerry.

emaxxer · 01-14-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Kraco5

Yea I have a wide band Air/Fuel and it works GREAT........I'm running true Ram Air so this really helps a lot.......

So what you're saying is that your truck goes faster than 150 mph?

Kraco5 · 01-14-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by emaxxer

So what you're saying is that your truck goes faster than 150 mph?

LOL................Top I've done was 128............

emaxxer · 01-14-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kraco5

LOL................Top I've done was 128............

V-tec never kicked in?

Kraco5 · 01-14-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by emaxxer

V-tec never kicked in?

Na ......I was racing a Jeep and that's I needed to win (we were on a freeway)...........LOL

emaxxer · 01-14-2013, 05:02 PM

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Na ......I was racing a Jeep and that's I needed to win (we were on a freeway)...........LOL

150 mph is when v-tec kicks in.

Rick Gatz · 01-14-2013, 08:07 PM

So if I don't install the air/fuel guage I have now what you guys recommend for another gauge to help? I bought a three gauge pod and I got a volt meter, oil pressure, and I was going to install the air/fuel but I will take Gerry's advice and pass on that one I got.

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**1BADI5** · 01-14-2013, 08:47 PM

I have a Scan Gauge II, trans temp and a AEM wideband A/F

Rick Gatz · 01-14-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BADI5

I have a Scan Gauge II, trans temp and a AEM wideband A/F

What does a scan gauge do?

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05_quick4door · 01-14-2013, 11:32 PM

Just install it. You friends will think its neat

01-12-2013, 08:52 PM	#1
Rick Gatz Nation Affiliate Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manorville NY Posts: 251 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Air/fuel gauge Hey I just picked up a used but still in perfect shape autometer air fuel mix gauge. Has anyone installed one of these in there truck? It has three wires coming off the back. Purple, red, and black. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

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1BADI5 NESM5 Planning Bubbas \/ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft Belvoir, VA / Maryland Posts: 33,950 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge Black - ground Red - power, I ran mine off from the wiper fuse Purple - I tapped the Green wire going to the O2 sensor With the wire colors you mentioned you have a narrow band A/F gauge __________________ NRA Member/MSI Member/US Army Lifer - Unit Armorer and RSO certified “To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…” RICHARD HENRY LEE, 1788, Federal Farmer

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Canyon08Z71 Nation Elite Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,797 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge Rick, with all due respect, don't waste your time that narrow band gauge install. Avoid breaking into the wiring to your OEM O2's. Sell that puppy to someone looking for a "light show". My recommendation is to purchase a wideband O2 controller and gauge for accurate/usable information. A worthy investment. __________________ - Gerry *Custom Vehicle Tuning* Website - Advanced Vehicle Technologies Facebook - facebook.com/advancedvehicletechnologies

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jesse2005 Monkey Slut! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,665 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge What's the reason for these gauges? Do they help or is it just for monitoring? __________________ Support your local chapter. www.Socal355.com

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Kraco5 Nation Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 2,141 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge Yea I have a wide band Air/Fuel and it works GREAT........I'm running true Ram Air so this really helps a lot....... __________________

01-14-2013, 08:07 PM	#17
Rick Gatz Nation Affiliate Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Manorville NY Posts: 251 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	So if I don't install the air/fuel guage I have now what you guys recommend for another gauge to help? I bought a three gauge pod and I got a volt meter, oil pressure, and I was going to install the air/fuel but I will take Gerry's advice and pass on that one I got. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com Free App

01-14-2013, 08:47 PM	#18
1BADI5 NESM5 Planning Bubbas \/ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft Belvoir, VA / Maryland Posts: 33,950 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge I have a Scan Gauge II, trans temp and a AEM wideband A/F __________________ NRA Member/MSI Member/US Army Lifer - Unit Armorer and RSO certified “To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them…” RICHARD HENRY LEE, 1788, Federal Farmer

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05_quick4door I'm a practical person Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas-Tx Posts: 9,661 Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) Member's Picture Albums	Re: Air/fuel gauge Just install it. You friends will think its neat __________________ -Cory- 05 Colorado - racecar 09 Pontiac G8 GT - not so racecar 94 Trans Am - racecar

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