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o2 sensors have to be used?

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do the o2 sensors have to be used on a 86?is there a bypass plug or some thing that I can get?
 
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There is a MIL sensor (O2 sensor simulator) that you can get but you'll be disabling the EEC's adaptive abilities if you use them. It's basically just a small resistor pack. They're hit or miss for actually working and not throwing codes.

I take it that your new set of brand X headers doesn't have the bungs for them or something? If so... I'd recommend having the bungs installed.... it's cheap. You can order the bungs from Summit and any muffler ship can put em in for you.
 
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the new headers only have 1 bung installed
 
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Install the bung for the other bank and save the headaches.

SLP Performance 30115 - SLP Performance Replacement O2 Sensor Bungs - Overview - SummitRacing.com


I had mine welded into my mid-pipe and clocked for easy access.
 
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does it matter if there on the header or h-pipe
 
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So long as they are placed before the catalytic converters (if installed), it doesn't matter.
 

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it matters where they go. If they are too far away they wont get hot enough and it will throw a code. If they are too close they will throw a code. get it as close to the factory location as possible.
 
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stykthyn said:
it matters where they go. If they are too far away they wont get hot enough and it will throw a code. If they are too close they will throw a code. get it as close to the factory location as possible.
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Any portion of the midpipe is hot enough to keep em working. Our sensors just aren't that smart. lol Neither is our EEC, for that matter.

Besides, aren't all the Fox sensors pre-heated (two and/or 3 wire)?
 

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hmmm not sure on them being preheated. OBD II cars have a fit if they arent close to stockish areas.
 
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