If I remove the cat will I have problems with O2 Sensor?
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If I remove the cat will I have problems with O2 Sensor?
I am going to start working on my exhaust soon. I was thinking about going without the cat but I am afraid of the second O2 sensor giving me problems. Would it be better to buy a high flow cat? Is there anyway to bypass the 2nd O2 sensor so it won't give me problems with the computer?
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Re: If I remove the cat will I have problems with O2 Sensor?
Originally Posted by parallelcircuits
I am going to start working on my exhaust soon. I was thinking about going without the cat but I am afraid of the second O2 sensor giving me problems.
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Would it be better to buy a high flow cat?
Originally Posted by parallelcircuits
Is there anyway to bypass the 2nd O2 sensor so it won't give me problems with the computer?
Realistically, what problem are you trying solve here, anyway? The convertor isn't really low-flow to begin with, and the engine systems are designed to acommodate it. If you go with no convertor at all (I assume you don't have emissions tests out where you live, you lucky dawg) your exhaust is going to smell like a cheap lawnmower. I'd leave the original convertor, or swap in a high-flow if the original is shot.
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I live in Arkansas, we don't even have to have an inspection any more. They stopped inspecting vehicles a couple of years ago.
I was just looking for more power and though it might give it a little more flow, but I have been reading some other posts about exhaust systems and It looks like if give it to much flow I will loose my low end torque. At this point that is what I really want. The top end is set at about 107mph so it doesn't make any sence to give it more power up there because the cutoff will always be there. I am planning on putting different mufflers on it still. What are some good ways to improve the low end power?
I was just looking for more power and though it might give it a little more flow, but I have been reading some other posts about exhaust systems and It looks like if give it to much flow I will loose my low end torque. At this point that is what I really want. The top end is set at about 107mph so it doesn't make any sence to give it more power up there because the cutoff will always be there. I am planning on putting different mufflers on it still. What are some good ways to improve the low end power?
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Originally Posted by parallelcircuits
I am planning on putting different mufflers on it still. What are some good ways to improve the low end power?
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I have a set of Iridium IX plugs that I need to install and I plan on getting a set of taylor wires. I will probably get a MSD Ignition later on when I save up some money. How would I adjust the fuel ratio?
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there are ways around o2 sensors
ok i work at a muffler shop in michigan and there is a company that makes a dummy o2
for your second sensor.. the first one will not be effected. i am not sure of the name though check with a performance shop. flowmasters sound nice with a 3800. as far as low end torque and power.....super chip better plugs.
for your second sensor.. the first one will not be effected. i am not sure of the name though check with a performance shop. flowmasters sound nice with a 3800. as far as low end torque and power.....super chip better plugs.
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I've removed my CAT a long time ago. I have installed a resonator (Glass pack) in it'* place to achieve the proper back pressure for the O2 sensor.
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Originally Posted by DeathRat
I've removed my CAT a long time ago. I have installed a resonator (Glass pack) in it'* place to achieve the proper back pressure for the O2 sensor.