Do I need my O2 sensors?

fivemustangs

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Hey! I am currently doing a t5 swap in my 91 GT and noticed when i was under the car that the previous owner disconnected the O2 sensors, because the starter was in the way of one of the sensors. My question being, should I weld in a new bung and replace the sensors? Or should I leave them off? I did some searching and got mixed reviews, I just want this car to feel like it has a bunch more balls, then before I dropped my slipping AOD.
Thanks!

 

oz

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If you're fuel injected you need them.

They provide feedback to the computer which it uses to adjust fuel flow (mixture)... without them - frankly, I'm surprised it runs.

If you're running a carb, no, you don't need them.

 

HISSIN50

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Without them it should run pretty rich.

 

Mustang5L5

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Yes you need them.

 

fivemustangs

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• Jun 27, 2010

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Well that solves that. I put them on today and imagin that......The car runs better! Thanks guys!

 

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your fuel mileage will be a ton better to