Another Wide Band O2 Sensor Question

[flstang65]

I am saving up for a wide band set up. I don't have a lot of money so I am buying things one step at a time. I have a Autometer Procomp II gauge mounted and installed already (the light show is fun at night) that i got used for cheap. My question is, can I use one of the rear O2 sensor bungs to mount the new wideband sensor? I have a non catted X pipe and have disabled the rear O2's with my tuner.

 

[squeak93]

Yes u can. The sensor is based upon heat, so it is able to give an accurate reading anywhere along the pipe. IMHO the closer to the engine, the better. But you should be ok.

 

[twogts4us]

agreed - that is where I mounted mine and it worked perfectly.

 

[flstang65]

Gravy! Thanks guys. But, just to make sure...it shouldn't matter what side I choose. Right?

 

[squeak93]

Use the drivers side.

 

[flstang65]

Any reason why the drivers side specifically? Just curious. Lol, I am one of those people that always have to know why.

 

[jprovence]

Its been said the driver side runs just a bit leaner and hotter as well. Most engine failures are on the driver side as well.

 

[DBMSTNG]

you want the O2 sensor as close to the engine as possible for the most accurate reading.

 

[lvmustanggt]

I just bought AEM Wideband from ebay new for 204 shipped. Ebay FTW, I have heard price going up after jan 1 2009

 

[squeak93]

you want the O2 sensor as close to the engine as possible for the most accurate reading.

While thats best practice, its not required. Why do u think dyno's go into the rear of the pipe? Why do u think an accessory for most wide band is to mount in the end of the pipe? The wide band sensor rears based upon heat and adjust accordingly. So there for, anywhere along the pipe is ok. I personally think you should put the sensor up as close to the manifold as possible but its not required.

My Innovative lm-1 was this way. Some others may not so don't take this info to heart, only what I know from personal experince and reading directions on a few different models from innovative.