3.If I get one like the LC-1 how often do I have to calibrate it? I plan on driving it everyday and would really rather not have to take it out just to calibrate it, (if I can't do it while it's in the exhaust)
I have the LC-1 tied into my twEECer via a DataQ. Has worked great. I bought it off eBay with a gauge/calibration button for $190 shipped.
Some say the LC-1 is better because you can calibrate it, some say it is worse because you have to calibrate it. Calibration wasn't a deal breaker for me. Also look at the PLX and AEM widebands - they are popular with the dyno shops around here.
I didn't go EGR route because I also needed an additional input to log boost anyways. Nothing at all wrong with using the EGR if you have disabled or can disable the EGR valve.
Calibration schedule from
the LC-1 Manual:
4.3 Calibration Schedule
Normally aspirated daily driver:
- Calibrate before installation of new sensor
- Calibrate new sensor again after 3 month of use
- Thereafter calibrate once a year or every 20,000 miles, whichever comes first
Turbo car, daily driver (tuned rich):
- Calibrate before installation of new sensor
- Calibrate new sensor again after 3 month of use
- Thereafter calibrate twice a year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first
Race car
- Calibrate before first installation of new sensor
- Calibrate once per race weekend
Dyno use
- Calibrate a new sensor
- Calibrate every 2-3 days, depending on usage