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Jan 19, 2006 | 06:24 PM

frisky2101

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open headers

hey guys how safe is it to run open headers for a week or so, just driving to work and back, being gentle on the car

Jan 19, 2006 | 06:46 PM

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You run the possibility of ******* your o2 sensors up cause of all the fresh air. People have run them longer without any problems though.

Jan 19, 2006 | 07:30 PM

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if i run a 12-18 in extention with turn downs will it be alright. i plan on doing the same thing

Jan 19, 2006 | 07:33 PM

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Yeah you dont want to have to little pipe from the Collector. You still run the risk though.

Jan 19, 2006 | 08:21 PM

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what size pipe is good i was thinking 3in on a 3in collecotor just expand the end to slide over the collector

Jan 19, 2006 | 10:38 PM

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thanks guys

Jan 19, 2006 | 11:59 PM

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Just get an open loop tune for temporary.

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Jan 20, 2006 | 01:50 AM

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why is that

Jan 20, 2006 | 06:56 AM

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the reason i am asking this question is because that other thread got outta control. I WILL NOT put any open loop tune on my car to have 30 year old technology. i just wanted to know how to safely run open headers. is the extentions a temp fix or could the car be drive like every weekend like that or will the o2s go bad.

Jan 20, 2006 | 07:33 AM

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Pull your O2's and that will FORCE the system into open loop. Think about it, it will have no other choice but to use the preconfigured A/F tables hence the lack of feedback from an active sensor. <--this is for short term tho. Run at least 12" of pipe off the collectors for a more long term setup.

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Jan 20, 2006 | 09:22 AM

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Made a thread about this in the External Engine section do a search

Jan 20, 2006 | 09:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by frisky2101

why is that

Because a thread almost EXACTLY like this was started a few days ago lol.

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Originally Posted by purple98haz28

It would be fine to drive with extensions, but it will get old i promise

A much better solution would be to buy some 12"-18" bullets and clamp them on with maby some dumps. It would sound better and offer more protection for your O2's.

Jan 20, 2006 | 06:48 PM

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thank u the blurls1 that is the type of answer i was looking for

Jan 20, 2006 | 08:28 PM

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A much better solution would be to buy some 12"-18" bullets and clamp them on with maby some dumps. It would sound better and offer more protection for your O2's.

Thats how i daily drive my car and you can't beat the sound with a stick!.