LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

heated 02 sensor, or no?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:05 AM
  #21  
31camaro's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Titusville, Florida
Default

Originally Posted by 05HD
Yep. That reason was cold start emissions. If a car has a good tune on it, it really doesn't need o2 sensors at all. They are primarily for the benefit of the catalytic converter.
im pretty sure they are there to read a/f ratio and give that information to the ecu so that the ecu can adjust fuel supply accordingly.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:38 AM
  #22  
fast450ridr's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: KCMO
Default

I thought for 94+ vehicles the maf was mainly for controlling a/f ratio
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2011 | 11:58 AM
  #23  
05HD's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,025
Likes: 1
From: CT/NJ
Default

31camaro, narrowband o2 sensors only provide rich lean info, not actual a:f. This is what is needed so the edu can toggle rich/lean and give the catalyst what it needs to properly clean the exhaust. Too much rich or too much lean will kill the cat, clog the exhaust and send emissions thru the roof. The engine would run better richer and get better fuel economy leaner if there was no catalyst to worry about.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:57 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE