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Jan 15, 2007 | 03:52 PM

bigbob1

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From: taylor mill kentucky

Need o2 sensor?

I already did a search on this but couldn't really find anything. I am getting ready to put on a set of hedman long tube headers on my 85. I am also putting on new intake at the same time. I am planning on getting a new chip burned because I am getting rid of the all the emmissions crap. Do I need the o2 sesor or is this something I can delete? I will also be running with no convertor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jan 15, 2007 | 03:59 PM

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The O2 is essential for idle and general driving for computer control. It can also be a good tuning tool for WOT runs - at drag strip.

I have no emissions but run an O2.

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:19 PM

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Get the heated O2 sensor and check vaders site, complete info on hedder installs and O2 installation.

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:20 PM

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The O2 sensor is one of the 2 most essential sensors on the car.

Delete it and your gas mileage will go in the toilet.

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:27 PM

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Where is the current o2 sensor located? Will I need to weld on a new bung for it. Or should I just get the collectors with it already in.

Jan 15, 2007 | 05:23 PM

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Your stock location for the O2 sensor is in the down pipe, in the front y-pipe, on the driverside. Look down on the left exhaust manifold and you will see it. It has one purple wire. A heated O2 sensor is a good idea if adding longtubes. They are usually wires (signal, 12v, and ground).