Help with Headers/check engine light
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Help with Headers/check engine light Just had kooks L/T headers installed on my 00 T/A. The car ran good for a few days then the Service Engine Light came on. I took it to Auto Zone for a quick diagnostic test and it read that itwas the catalytic convertor. I just had a new one installed about three months ago before my headers. One of the guys said that my o2 sensors need to be connected and if i had them in the fornt or back. Can anyone explain what the problem might be Any help/suggestions would be helpful thanks. i have 1 3/4 Long tubes with magnaflow catted y-pipe with o2 connectors
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Originally Posted by Z28Venom
You have LT headers...
What is the rest of your exhaust? Catted y-pipe or ORY? We need a little more info.
What is the rest of your exhaust? Catted y-pipe or ORY? We need a little more info.
1 3/4 L/T with high flow magnaflow catted y-pipe with o2 connectors
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Originally Posted by davered00ss
Either get O2 sims or use LS1 edit to delete the rear O2's. 
do u know how much the o2 simulators are?? Or if i decide to delete the rear o2's will it hurt the car and still pass inspection
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Originally Posted by ls12000
do u know how much the o2 simulators are?? Or if i decide to delete the rear o2's will it hurt the car and still pass inspection
If you decide to go the delete way, which is what I ended up doing, it does not hurt the car at all.
Where are you at in Houston? I could recommend a tuner to do this.
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Originally Posted by shouldaboughttheZ
Look in the for sale section. i have seen them there for $50 on up.
If you decide to go the delete way, which is what I ended up doing, it does not hurt the car at all.
Where are you at in Houston? I could recommend a tuner to do this.
If you decide to go the delete way, which is what I ended up doing, it does not hurt the car at all.
Where are you at in Houston? I could recommend a tuner to do this.
iam in the Nw area by 290 and Bltwy 8 That check engine light is getting to me
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Since you have LT's a tune would prolly be a good idea, you will be running a little rich right now. I put that $85 toward a tune, and just have them delete the codes. You should be able to find many tuners in the Houston area.
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replies Thanks for all the replies They helped out lots I now have more knowledge in what i need to do to fix the problem and more of a basic knowledge of Headers Thanks again 
