Whats up guys,

I was just wondering what the major differences between the 2 units are. I was thinking of getting the tech-edge diy unit since its only 88 dollars and my soldering skills are decent and would save me a lotta money doing it myself.

In other words, is one unit better than the other and why?

hopefully you guys can help me make the right choice.

 

I believe your soldering skills must be EXCELLENT in order to assemble the tech edge...I bought mine pre-assembled,..

ask Falcon, he has done a few ...

stan

 

I'm not really too worried about the soldering. I downloaded the whole how-to on putting everything together. Doesn't look too bad at all.

 

i thoughts so too. a few of the transistors pads are really really close together and i screwed up on those and ruined the bored trying to fix it so much, then i ended up just buying the premade one. i was pissed at myself.

 

Don't forget the cost of the sensor when considering the TechEdge... They can be pricey depending on availability... still gonna be cheaper than the FJO but just think about it

 

Theres talk on the ems forum that the DIY kits have to have >13volts at all times.

The FJO is apparently immune to this.

FYI to those that have underdrive alternator pulleys.

 

The version 1.5 doesn't need 13 v either.

 

http://www.diy-wb.com also is a cheaper alternative.. i think that's where techedge based thier kit.

 

and it doesn't even work.

 

so does anyone know which kit is better, excluding the fact that you have to put it together.

Just wanna know which put out a better read-out and what not.

 

ttt

 

they use the same sensor..dont see how the readout would differ..the techedge is accurate..

 

Nice name.

 

well ive had my techedge v1.5 for a while now and i really like it. Easy install, plus automapping with the aem ems. Only thing that isnt cool is that the display doesnt work when its cold outside, wierd. But Its hot 10 months out of the year here so I guess its not a huge problem.

 

I thought he bought that off some guy? Cause when I saw it, it was used up?

OT: Did you ever get that egt gauge to work by the way?

 

If you go techedge, make sure you get the newest version (1.5 as far as I know). I have the first version, and it works great... when it works. I don't think its a flaw in the design... but more of a flaw with the specific one I got. It has fried on me twice. But, the guy who made it for me replaced it with a new one.... all is well so far. If I had ot do it again, I would get the new v1.5 techedge. The constant 13+v can be a pain sometimes. But its worth the lesser price (at least to me)

I would recommend thet echedge for the price.... you can't beat it when compared to the prices of others.

 

After reading the AEM forums over the past few weeks i ended up getting the FJO. If you are interested talk to Viren about his gb or call Chris at Horsepowerfreaks.com. That is the cheapest your gonna get it.

 

What was the reason?

 

its easily hooked up to the aem and its not bad unit comes complete in kit thats my main reason for getting the fjo kits.. they are 578.00 wiht everyhting you need to hook it to hondata or aem

 

thats not bad, 578, I was under the impression they were like 700 or so

 

Is that the kit with the LCD display? or is that one still ~$750

 

not to drift off topic but, is the MOTEC wideband worth the money? or is it just equivalent to the FJO. i ask because i'm am undecided about purchasing either one.

accuracy and reliability are the most important factors of course

 

I would think that is without the LCD display. If thats the price with it, then damn everyone should jump on it--me included....EMS and not having a wbo2 is almost pointless.

 

Yeah, I don't want to shell out more $$$ for tuning every time I make a decent mod to my setup. I really want a wideband O2 so I can do it myself... it is so worth it.

 

Anyone know of someone with the FJO KWB0020 kits IN stock and ready to ship? It's the kit with the red LCD display $~750... thanks!