Wideband: Analog vs Digital (CAN) MS3PnP Pro
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Hey everyone,
Sorry if this isn't the right section. Since I'm connecting the wideband to the MS3, I figure this might be a good place for it?
I've been soaking up as much as I can about MS3 tuning and planning my VVT swap. I did have one silly question though that my Google Fu doesn't seem to find a good answer for. I have found a bunch of posts about digital vs analog wideband displays... but not too many about the actual controller/sensor.
Is a CAN Bus (Digital) wideband that much more desirable than an analog? On paper it seems it... bandwidth, accuracy, calibration, etc. I was wondering if for a simple VVT swap (no plans for FI or making crazy power) if a CAN wideband is overkill?
I'm leaning towards buying one (Spartan 3) since it does appear the benefits are there. But was just wondering what others thought. Is it worth $100 more than its analog option?
Thanks!
Sorry if this isn't the right section. Since I'm connecting the wideband to the MS3, I figure this might be a good place for it?
I've been soaking up as much as I can about MS3 tuning and planning my VVT swap. I did have one silly question though that my Google Fu doesn't seem to find a good answer for. I have found a bunch of posts about digital vs analog wideband displays... but not too many about the actual controller/sensor.
Is a CAN Bus (Digital) wideband that much more desirable than an analog? On paper it seems it... bandwidth, accuracy, calibration, etc. I was wondering if for a simple VVT swap (no plans for FI or making crazy power) if a CAN wideband is overkill?
I'm leaning towards buying one (Spartan 3) since it does appear the benefits are there. But was just wondering what others thought. Is it worth $100 more than its analog option?
Thanks!
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You can get a AEM 39-0310 direct for $175. Controller with sensor and CAN. Plug and play.
I am am using analog, but you have to use offset values and verify. If I were going new, I’d do the above.
DNM
I am am using analog, but you have to use offset values and verify. If I were going new, I’d do the above.
DNM
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Thanks for the alternative choice! That is definitely a good option! I've read that the AEM CAN devices require some alternate configurations... but doesn't seem that hard to do.
Part of me doesn't want a gauge for a clean install and I don't want to stash it in the glove box. So having a non-gauge option is nice.
Part of me doesn't want a gauge for a clean install and I don't want to stash it in the glove box. So having a non-gauge option is nice.
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Thanks for the alternative choice! That is definitely a good option! I've read that the AEM CAN devices require some alternate configurations... but doesn't seem that hard to do.
Part of me doesn't want a gauge for a clean install and I don't want to stash it in the glove box. So having a non-gauge option is nice.
Part of me doesn't want a gauge for a clean install and I don't want to stash it in the glove box. So having a non-gauge option is nice.
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