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View Poll Results: What is your header type and what O2 problems have you seen?
Uncoated / bare headers and I have had O2 codes / issues
21.43%
Uncoated / bare headers and no O2 codes / issues
0
0%
Headers coated outside only, and I have had O2 codes / issues
7.14%
Headers coated outside only, no O2 codes / issues
21.43%
Headers coated inside and outside, and I have had O2 codes / issues
42.86%
Headers coated inside and outside, no O2 codes / issues
7.14%
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Headers, Coatings and O2 Codes

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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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Question Headers, Coatings and O2 Codes

I'm curious whether any of the header coating options
help hold in heat enough, to eliminate the O2 sensor
thermal problems (heater codes, short functional life,
whacked idle mixture / LTFTs, etc.).

So here is a poll relating header type to O2 sensor
"issues"... let's see what falls out.

If you have been through multiple header systems,
any relative observations would be interesting.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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I have coated flowtech headers and coated y-pipe. I think they're just coated on the outside but I can't remember. I think I got every O2 sensor code possible. I got new O2's just to have them die 50 or so miles later. My car then developed a horrible part throttle hesitation that made the car barely drivable. So I kicked my car into open loop mode and richened everything up as a safety precaution since I don't have wideband.....yet. Man it's nice having an almost smooth idle again, and no stinkin hesitation.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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I have the coated pacesetters and have had no 02 troubles at all.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by luv2spd
I have the coated pacesetters and have had no 02 troubles at all.
What O2's did you use on your car? Did you use the pre cat or the post cat o2's? I'm wondering if It's possible on the F bod's that the post O2's have better heaters.
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 08:55 PM
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I get a lot of codes in wet weather with my longtubes...
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmyblue
I'm curious whether any of the header coating options
help hold in heat enough, to eliminate the O2 sensor
thermal problems (heater codes, short functional life,
whacked idle mixture / LTFTs, etc.).

So here is a poll relating header type to O2 sensor
"issues"... let's see what falls out.

If you have been through multiple header systems,
any relative observations would be interesting.
DynaTech's on Truck. Uncoated. I threw code 157 on b2 rear after about a week after install. I moved 02's around and it followed the 02 so I think I contaminated/damaged it during the header install. Have new Bosch units for Vette in the rear slots now. No codes. My LTFT's are whacked. Header or tune related I don't know. Idle is fine but idle mixture is also whacked. Gross adjustment of VE tables will start bringing LTFT's and idle in line. Contemplating wrapping the headers a best I can while installed to see if affects things at all.
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Old May 26, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Do you suggest getting new o2's or reusing the stockers?
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