Most aftermarket EFI systems rely on a wideband O2 sensor mounted in the exhaust of a vehicle, and the data from this sensor is one of the key parameters to give insight not only into how an engine is running but also in how the computer makes adjustments. Keeping an eye on the wideband reading from the cockpit can also be a a way to spot a potential problem before it causes catastrophic engine damage, which can happen quickly in a forced induction engine.

Innovate Motorsports has recently released their LC-2 Digital Wideband Lamda O2 Controller, part number 3877. The LC-2 builds upon the strengths of Innovate’s popular LC-1 and takes things to the next level as the first O2 controller to offer full digital technology.

What that means is that the LC-2 offers extremely fast monitoring capability. According to Innovate the difference in response time between the full digital LC-2 and older style analog technology is around 180 mili-seconds. While that doesn’t sound like much, consider in an engine operating at 8,000 RPM, the lag time in data can allow 24 rotations of the engine to occur before the O2 reading is reported. While current aftermarket EFI processors adjust quickly, this type of lag can be the difference between catastrophic engine damage, and the computer reacting in time to save an engine that’s walking the fine-line between maximum power and maximum destruction.

The LC-2 is self calibrating, and also has the ability to compensate for altitude and temperature differences as well as sensor condition. The sensors can be daisy chained as well to allow for monitoring of individual cylinders if that’s what users desire. With two analog outputs, the LC-2 can connect to a variety of data loggers, aftermarket EFI control systems, gauges, and dyno systems. The LC-2 is available now, check out the Innovate Motorsports site for more details.