finally doing headers, questions, HELP.
08-23-2008, 11:18 PM
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finally doing headers, questions, HELP. so my setup will be...coated pacesetter lts, magnaflow catback, pacesetter y pipe, stage 8 locking header bolts, havent decided on gaskets yet but what else do i need? what about 02 extensions? im 99% sure i need these, and i need 1 or 2? also what length? i know these are noob questions but dont have time to go look and figure it out myself because i would like to get stuff ordered ASAP.
08-23-2008, 11:22 PM
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Yes, you do need o2 extensions. You will need two, but I have heard of some people getting away with 1.... But Id get the two just to be safe (its what I do). Not sure on the length, but they dont need to be killer long.
Order yourself some Felpro gaskets or Stock replacements, they work great.
EDIT : Good choice on the stage 8 locking bolts too, you wont regret it.
Order yourself some Felpro gaskets or Stock replacements, they work great.
EDIT : Good choice on the stage 8 locking bolts too, you wont regret it.
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08-23-2008, 11:54 PM
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Hey, I think you are going to need 2 extension's no matter if you are obd1 or obd2. A good way to check is to pop the hood and see if you have one on both banks. Obd2 cars have 4 o2 sensors total and are going to have dual cat's w/ an o2 sensor behind each cat. obd1 is just going to have have 2 o2 sensors and 1 cat, w/ nothing after the cat.
08-23-2008, 11:59 PM
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I spliced the o2 wires with i believe it was 18 guage? automotive wire to make them longer......very cheap and works the same just gotta tape it with automotive/high temp ductape and make sure its water tight and you're good to go. just my .02 if you need extensions..
08-24-2008, 12:26 AM
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Yeah, even if you have one cat you still have 2 O2 sensors. One in each manifold no matter what.
In OBDI cars there is 2, just two pre-cat O2 sensors to tell the PCM how the engine is running, and what changes are needed if any to the A/F ratio.
In OBDII cars there is 4, 2 pre-cat and 2 post-cat (the 2 pre-cat O2s actually take readings on the A/F and tell the engine how to run like stated before, the post-cat O2s only check to see if the cat is working).
In OBDI cars there is 2, just two pre-cat O2 sensors to tell the PCM how the engine is running, and what changes are needed if any to the A/F ratio.
In OBDII cars there is 4, 2 pre-cat and 2 post-cat (the 2 pre-cat O2s actually take readings on the A/F and tell the engine how to run like stated before, the post-cat O2s only check to see if the cat is working).
08-24-2008, 01:07 AM
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If you want to confirm what connector you have (I forgot what years have what) you can just look under the car and see what it looks like (flat, or 4 pin square)...
I am almost positive yours is also a 4 pin though, just not 100% (real damn tired too).
I am almost positive yours is also a 4 pin though, just not 100% (real damn tired too).