C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Will I get a code after header install??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 13, 2010 | 01:09 PM
  #1  
Shirl's Avatar
Shirl
Thread Starter
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,831
Likes: 1,847
From: NJ
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default Will I get a code after header install??

What are the chances I will get a check engine light with a header install? Why does the code show up? And what is the fix if it happens? Thank you for any and all help!!
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:05 PM
  #2  
Shirl's Avatar
Shirl
Thread Starter
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,831
Likes: 1,847
From: NJ
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

TTT. Anyone? Bueller...? Bueller...?
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:58 PM
  #3  
Mark C5's Avatar
Mark C5
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 8
From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Default

I didn't with my Melrose headers and exhaust but they use both the front and rear O2's with Random Tech hi flow cats. Friends have gotten codes with other brands.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 01:59 PM
  #4  
JPEAK's Avatar
JPEAK
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 953
Likes: 4
From: Guelph Ontario
Default

Originally Posted by Shirl
What are the chances I will get a check engine light with a header install? Why does the code show up? And what is the fix if it happens? Thank you for any and all help!!
I've helped friends to install at least 4 set of headers, with no codes. If you take off the factory system and install new header system correctly, there shouldn't be any problems. Codes usually appear due to crossover of O2 sensors or other components not connnected properly. If a code or check engine light appears, you first need to get the DIC code to determine what caused it. Could be a simple fix like incorrect electrical connections. Headers are a simple weekend install, take you time, and make sure that what you unplug gets plugged back in correctly. Some headers systems have deleted the front O2 sensors and only have rear O2 connections so a good tuner can correct this by modifying the software in your PCM.
Otherwise good luck and happy mods.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:57 PM
  #5  
Shirl's Avatar
Shirl
Thread Starter
Safety Car
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,831
Likes: 1,847
From: NJ
2025 C8 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2021 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Thanks for the help guys!! Very much appreciate it!
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:52 PM
  #6  
JimbeauZ06's Avatar
JimbeauZ06
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 880
Likes: 0
From: Bath PA
Default

You shouldn't get a code if installed correctly.
Reply
Old Mar 14, 2010 | 09:28 PM
  #7  
Camjamsdad's Avatar
Camjamsdad
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,798
Likes: 8
From: It's true money can't buy happiness, but it is more comfortable crying in a Corvette than on a bicyc
St. Jude Donor '13
Default

I have the Dynatech system. Deleted the rear O2's and placed the rear sensors in the front locations per advice of many. I occasionally throw a Slow response Bank 1 sensor 1 code. It's common from what I'm told but I still question why only bank 1 and not on bank 2. I will replace the bank 1 sensor and see what happens. The code is easily reset with the DIC.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Will I get a code after header install??





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:10 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-1
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE