I did something bad! (O2 sensors)
I did something bad! (O2 sensors) Well, I pulled a dumb move, I used the stock O2 sensors to plug the holes in the off road y pipe & cut the wires because they wouldn't reach. I didn't think I would need any O2 sensors after the tune. DUH, not true! What is my best option now? Car is throwing the 4 codes for the front O2 sensors, will this hurt anything until I buy new sensors?
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id think you'd run pig rich without the front o2's. have you tried to just cut and slipce some new wires where you cut them? people make 02 extensions like that.
btw dude i see you have the zo6 cam...what kind of performance did you pick with it? been thinkinga bout getting one of those cause im dont want a cam that lopes like a ****, just a few extra ponies at the rearwheels.
btw dude i see you have the zo6 cam...what kind of performance did you pick with it? been thinkinga bout getting one of those cause im dont want a cam that lopes like a ****, just a few extra ponies at the rearwheels.
sorry jason, but i'm gonna kinda have to laugh at you on that one
yes you can make your own 02 extensions..but i do not recommend it. why?
because the wire for 02's is not copper and solder won't stick to it..you'll have to use butt connectors..problem with that is butt connectors can restrict the signal from the 02, we foudn this out the hard way on the dyno.
this is gonna be a slightly expensive mistake on your part i'm afraid...you will need to buy new 02 sensors and then the proper extensions from one of the sponsors if you want to fix it right.
i wouldn't drive the car until you fix it to be safe, not sure what it'll do but if it dumps a ton of fuel or runs way lean either way you could hurt the motor potentially
yes you can make your own 02 extensions..but i do not recommend it. why?
because the wire for 02's is not copper and solder won't stick to it..you'll have to use butt connectors..problem with that is butt connectors can restrict the signal from the 02, we foudn this out the hard way on the dyno.
this is gonna be a slightly expensive mistake on your part i'm afraid...you will need to buy new 02 sensors and then the proper extensions from one of the sponsors if you want to fix it right.
i wouldn't drive the car until you fix it to be safe, not sure what it'll do but if it dumps a ton of fuel or runs way lean either way you could hurt the motor potentially
I knew I shouldn't have done that!
I am going to have to bite the bullet & buy some new parts I guess. I am going to park the car today any way, I am going to STL for the weekend.
slik98z- I added a bunch of mods at the same time as the cam. I just got my PCM back yesterday with the new shift points set, so I don't really know how good it runs yet.
I am going to have to bite the bullet & buy some new parts I guess. I am going to park the car today any way, I am going to STL for the weekend.
slik98z- I added a bunch of mods at the same time as the cam. I just got my PCM back yesterday with the new shift points set, so I don't really know how good it runs yet.
uh wrong. you need the front 02's no matter what.
the REAR 02's can be deleted by a tune.
how else would the computer be able to be tuned/know what is going on.
unless some new fangled innovation in ls1 tuning has come about and no one has told me about it but i doubt it
the REAR 02's can be deleted by a tune.
how else would the computer be able to be tuned/know what is going on.
unless some new fangled innovation in ls1 tuning has come about and no one has told me about it but i doubt it
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should all be the same.
jason, not sure how long of extensions you will need for mac's. on my hooker longtubes i just needed one 12" one for the passenger side, the divers side was fine with the factory length.
you can get under there and measure easy enough..you don't want to buy one that is way too long because then you have to deal with zip tying up the extra amount out of the way so it doesn't hit the header and/or the ground.
jason, not sure how long of extensions you will need for mac's. on my hooker longtubes i just needed one 12" one for the passenger side, the divers side was fine with the factory length.
you can get under there and measure easy enough..you don't want to buy one that is way too long because then you have to deal with zip tying up the extra amount out of the way so it doesn't hit the header and/or the ground.
Originally Posted by SilverGhost
should all be the same.
jason, not sure how long of extensions you will need for mac's. on my hooker longtubes i just needed one 12" one for the passenger side, the divers side was fine with the factory length.
you can get under there and measure easy enough..you don't want to buy one that is way too long because then you have to deal with zip tying up the extra amount out of the way so it doesn't hit the header and/or the ground.
jason, not sure how long of extensions you will need for mac's. on my hooker longtubes i just needed one 12" one for the passenger side, the divers side was fine with the factory length.
you can get under there and measure easy enough..you don't want to buy one that is way too long because then you have to deal with zip tying up the extra amount out of the way so it doesn't hit the header and/or the ground.
I just jacked it up @ lunch, the 12" should be just fine.
Anyone got 2 rear O2 sensors they are not using?
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i actually might...im at work till midnight tonight...when i get home i'll sift through the box of spare parts i got. i think i have both of em from my true dual set up.
PM me later on today to remind me to look.
Travis
PM me later on today to remind me to look.
Travis
Originally Posted by slik98z
i actually might...im at work till midnight tonight...when i get home i'll sift through the box of spare parts i got. i think i have both of em from my true dual set up.
PM me later on today to remind me to look.
Travis
PM me later on today to remind me to look.
Travis
Thanks, I got some though. I should be in business shortly!
