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Old Sep 28, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Well any suggestions? Mine just took a dump , so looking for another set. Heads/cam/headers/no cats car.
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I went with Bosch when I needed them. JMHO

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The new DENSO O2 sensor for c5 should do the trick. These new o2 you can run fuel additive or race gas without any issue for me anyway. Everytime i ran race gas with stock o2 or bosch sensor the code were my biggest issue. After 6 months with DENSO no problem at all. I hope this help you guys.
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Originally Posted by TNTC5
The new DENSO O2 sensor for c5 should do the trick. These new o2 you can run fuel additive or race gas without any issue for me anyway. Everytime i ran race gas with stock o2 or bosch sensor the code were my biggest issue. After 6 months with DENSO no problem at all. I hope this help you guys.

http://www.sparkplugs.com has Denso OE identical sensors.

Just fill in the car information and then go to 02 sensors on the pull down menu right under the car description near the top of the page.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
http://www.sparkplugs.com has Denso OE identical sensors.

Just fill in the car information and then go to 02 sensors on the pull down menu right under the car description near the top of the page.
Hmmm.... good info thanks. I'm not running race fuel but this is good to keep in mind for future mods. etc.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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My front right o2 sensor threw a code recently, but it has settled down for the moment. I may need some new ones soon. It is hardly stock; I think that the o2 sensor may be the only stock part of my exhaust!
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Originally Posted by TNTC5
The new DENSO O2 sensor for c5 should do the trick. These new o2 you can run fuel additive or race gas without any issue for me anyway. Everytime i ran race gas with stock o2 or bosch sensor the code were my biggest issue. After 6 months with DENSO no problem at all. I hope this help you guys.
i put some gas additive in to clean system before i dissasemble the heads this winter. it was not even a 1/8 tank into and my O2 codes started hitting. I reset them, but they return. The tank is almost empty, so i will see if a fresh tank will cure, if not, the Denso's might be next.
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GM uses Denso's on newer C5/C6. It is supposedly a better unit per a GM contact.
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Default Denso OE Fit O2's

I just replaced my stockers at the recommendation of LAPD's tuner, and the Denso's work great My C5 feels like it got a tune-up, and runs smoother at WOT I puchased them from sparkplugs.com.......
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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which one did you get? the exact replacement or the generic model, because there are some price differences there
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 12:22 AM
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I purchased the OEM replacements #234-4012 $43.98 ea. They have the correct harness connector and plug right in. I pulled 398rwhp with one O2 sensor on it's way out, and now my 01 Vette runs awesome with the new Denso's
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Sorry to resurect this thread but what is the PN for Densos? There's three listed

Denso 234-4000 Universal Oxygen Sensor

1 in stock

Order by 12pm PST M-F for same day shipping

SKU: #234-4000

ITEM: #DEN234-4000

POSITION(S): UPSTREAM, DOWNSTREAM



INFO: O.E. Quality Universal Replacement Sensor

QTY REQ. PER VEHICLE: 2



Compare$57.13 $45.70 USD

Denso 234-4012 OE Identical Oxygen Sensor

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SKU: #234-4012

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QTY REQ. PER VEHICLE: 2



Compare$31.64 $26.93 USD

Denso 234-4617 OE Identical Oxygen Sensor

4 in stock

Order by 12pm PST M-F for same day shipping

SKU: #234-4617

ITEM: #DEN234-4617

POSITION(S): DOWNSTREAM



INFO: O.E. Quality Replacement Sensor

QTY REQ. PER VEHICLE: 2



Compare$52.07 $41.66 USD
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Use the AC Deloco AFS75 for the upstream (pre cat). I have had issues with anything else.

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Old Mar 31, 2023 | 02:50 AM
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Ah I ended up ordering x2 Denso #234-4012 from Amazon.ca!
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