AEM serial gauge vs PLX DM6
11-24-2014, 05:56 PM
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AEM serial gauge vs PLX DM6
I'm going to be installing an AEM EMS v2 soon and need a A/F gauge and wbo2. I was looking at the AEM serial gauge, but I don't think it comes with a sensor.
However, I noticed the PLX DM6 combo comes with a wbo2 sensor and it is cheaper than the AEM
http://www.moddiction.com/plx_device...i-1970069.aspx
Is the AEM worth the extra $150+
EDIT.
Had the wrong items listed earlier. Apparently I will need to get 30-2310 Inline wideband controller to get the AEM running A/F. Probably going to just grab the PLX for now and grab the AEM as a 2nd gauge down the line.
However, I noticed the PLX DM6 combo comes with a wbo2 sensor and it is cheaper than the AEM
http://www.moddiction.com/plx_device...i-1970069.aspx
Is the AEM worth the extra $150+
EDIT.
Had the wrong items listed earlier. Apparently I will need to get 30-2310 Inline wideband controller to get the AEM running A/F. Probably going to just grab the PLX for now and grab the AEM as a 2nd gauge down the line.
11-26-2014, 03:55 PM
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11-26-2014, 05:07 PM
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AEM serial gauge works better with the AEM EMS
Also if you're adding any other sensors like fluid temp, fluid pressure, etc - the AEM sensors are cheaper than the PLX sensor (which includes a sensor module)
Also if you're adding any other sensors like fluid temp, fluid pressure, etc - the AEM sensors are cheaper than the PLX sensor (which includes a sensor module)
11-27-2014, 04:10 AM
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I currently have 2x AEM WBO2 gauges, 1x PLX DM6, 1x NGK AFX with Speedhut gauge, and previously an inline AEM WBO2. The PLX bits are nice, but I prefer the AEM for the S2000.
The PLX gauge us much less bulky and easy to mount. It uses an OLED screen so there is no black glow at night. The screen is highly configurable. This would be a great gauge for an enclosed car or tight mounting spot. However, the gauge becomes a bit difficult to see in direct sunlight. The brains are in a remote mount box that uses a power plug made of tinfoil (it's seriously horrible). The digital input/output are very nice, but this is only really a benefit for the KPro III. Because there are a lot of connections to and from the brains and the gauge, the gauge can be wonky at times unless you have a very solid install.
The AEM gauges tend to be thicker and their LED lights around the rim are also larger/brighter. Sunlight is not an issue. The wiring is all run to the gauge itself, rather than a separate box. If you want something plug and play that includes numbers on the dial, it would be worth considering buying the 30-4110 wideband gauge rather than the inline wideband + serial gauge. This could also save you some money.
Read about the serial gauge here:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/946...-serial-gauge/
The speedhut link is incase you use an inline controller and want a custom gauge face.
http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/Air-Fuel-Gauges/1:14
Tim
The PLX gauge us much less bulky and easy to mount. It uses an OLED screen so there is no black glow at night. The screen is highly configurable. This would be a great gauge for an enclosed car or tight mounting spot. However, the gauge becomes a bit difficult to see in direct sunlight. The brains are in a remote mount box that uses a power plug made of tinfoil (it's seriously horrible). The digital input/output are very nice, but this is only really a benefit for the KPro III. Because there are a lot of connections to and from the brains and the gauge, the gauge can be wonky at times unless you have a very solid install.
The AEM gauges tend to be thicker and their LED lights around the rim are also larger/brighter. Sunlight is not an issue. The wiring is all run to the gauge itself, rather than a separate box. If you want something plug and play that includes numbers on the dial, it would be worth considering buying the 30-4110 wideband gauge rather than the inline wideband + serial gauge. This could also save you some money.
Read about the serial gauge here:
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/946...-serial-gauge/
The speedhut link is incase you use an inline controller and want a custom gauge face.
http://www.speedhut.com/gauges/Air-Fuel-Gauges/1:14
Tim
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