[Diy_efi] Four Gas Analyzer - What to look for

[Daniel R. Nicoson]

Adam,

I'm not sure if it will be a deal or not.  He's waiting on an insurance
settlement.  Even if he keeps it, he's the kind that would let me use it for
tuning...

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
Behalf Of Adam Wade
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 2:15 PM
To: List for general do-it-yourself EFI talk
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Four Gas Analyzer - What to look for


--- "Daniel R. Nicoson" <A6intruder at adelphia.net>
wrote:

> 1- Will this be of any use with an inertial chasis
> dyno? (all I have access to)

Not really.  You will need to have the vehicle
steady-state for probably 5+ seconds (more likely
closer to 10 for a car) to get a consistent reading of
actual exhaust gases.

> 2- If I provide a 110 VAC power source in my car can
> I get useful data at cruise on the highway?

Absolutely.

> 3- Has anyone used this make or model analyzer?

No, but they tend to be very similar in terms of basic
design.

> 4- Are there sensing elements that deteriorate over
> time from use or NO use?

Not AFAIK.

> 5- Does a system like this require consumable gases?

No.  It does have traps and filters that must be
cleaned/changed; check the manual for recommendations.

> 6- Any other considerations I should be aware of?

None that I can think of.

> 7- What's the lowest cost NEW analyzer that would be
> worth considering instead.

Not sure what is available on the market right now.
Most are pretty expensive.  Looks like $2500 for a
used one is pretty common.  New ones can run as high
as $7000.

http://www.allstates.com/Emissions.html
http://www.aeswave.com/framedcatalog/product_gasanlyzr.htm
http://www.atec1.com/prod.htm
> Any suggestions or comments would be much
> appreciated.

What sort of an amazing deal are you getting for one
with a broken screen?  Does he have two?  ;)

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