Drivetrain ANYONE TRIED THIS? Cel fix 02 sensor
#1
ANYONE TRIED THIS? Cel fix 02 sensor
hello in apologive if this has been covered. But can’t seem to find a current one.
Anyone tried this? Looks promising. Or other spaces that’s proven to work?
http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/mini-cat-cel-fix.html
I’m about to instal a careless headers with my 2006 r53 and heard the i need some sort of spacer to eliminate the heck engine fault code.
Thank You
Anyone tried this? Looks promising. Or other spaces that’s proven to work?
http://www.bigdaddiesgarage.com/mini-cat-cel-fix.html
I’m about to instal a careless headers with my 2006 r53 and heard the i need some sort of spacer to eliminate the heck engine fault code.
Thank You
#2
While it isn't advisable to run a street car with no catalytic converter, you would need the spacer with a 90 degree bend in it. The rear O2 sensor is a snug fit anyway and there is little to no room to add a simple spacer. You would be better served with something like this:
#3
While it isn't advisable to run a street car with no catalytic converter, you would need the spacer with a 90 degree bend in it. The rear O2 sensor is a snug fit anyway and there is little to no room to add a simple spacer. You would be better served with something like this:
90 Degree O2 spacer - Amazon
90 Degree O2 spacer - Amazon
thanks
#4
I have tried 90% spacers as well as a harness with a capacitor and resistor being in place. I have a friend that says a 45% offset will work. I also have an Ultragauge that I monitor the O2 voltages with. I am thinking there is both a range that the ECU looks for and also a time interval of the range under WOT. The harness I spoke of works very well with warmer weather and after the engine temps are at operating range. It is under WOT when cold that a CEL will come on regardless of the spacer that is why I am thinking there is a time interval involved as well.
I have an OEM section that I install come vehicle inspection time
I have an OEM section that I install come vehicle inspection time
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I have tried 90% spacers as well as a harness with a capacitor and resistor being in place. I have a friend that says a 45% offset will work. I also have an Ultragauge that I monitor the O2 voltages with. I am thinking there is both a range that the ECU looks for and also a time interval of the range under WOT. The harness I spoke of works very well with warmer weather and after the engine temps are at operating range. It is under WOT when cold that a CEL will come on regardless of the spacer that is why I am thinking there is a time interval involved as well.
I have an OEM section that I install come vehicle inspection time
I have an OEM section that I install come vehicle inspection time
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So,
is there an answer to this?
Would something like this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-Degree-C...-/263680812262
Or something like this?
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Oxygen-S...r-E36-MZ3.html
I've read some stuff about a slight loss of torque after de-catting,
is that true?
I've heard some people say that the exhaust sound may become raspy and hollow sounding, but I'd guess it depends on what the system is.
This one sounds damn good imho:
is there an answer to this?
Would something like this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-Degree-C...-/263680812262
Or something like this?
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Oxygen-S...r-E36-MZ3.html
I've read some stuff about a slight loss of torque after de-catting,
is that true?
I've heard some people say that the exhaust sound may become raspy and hollow sounding, but I'd guess it depends on what the system is.
This one sounds damn good imho:
#11
this high flow cat appears to be want I'm looking for. I'm putting in a careless down pipe and I'm relocating the cat under the car. I'm doing this for several reasons, one being to install the high flow cat.
What is a 200 high flow cat?
What is a 200 high flow cat?
#14
Does anyone stateside do up something similar with a stock cat like 1320 did with their Tom-Cat?
https://www.1320.co.uk/the-tom-cat-f...peed-manifolds
It has been proven effective with many good reports.
Alternatively,
back to the spacer/simulator thingies...
...a trusted NAM member said one of these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/v...BoCvlUQAvD_BwE
...worked well in his application:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3971756
.
https://www.1320.co.uk/the-tom-cat-f...peed-manifolds
It has been proven effective with many good reports.
Alternatively,
back to the spacer/simulator thingies...
...a trusted NAM member said one of these:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/v...BoCvlUQAvD_BwE
...worked well in his application:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3971756
.
#15
So,
is there an answer to this?
Would something like this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-Degree-C...-/263680812262
Or something like this?
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Oxygen-S...r-E36-MZ3.html
I've read some stuff about a slight loss of torque after de-catting,
is that true?
I've heard some people say that the exhaust sound may become raspy and hollow sounding, but I'd guess it depends on what the system is.
This one sounds damn good imho:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0N6u3OU2NQ
is there an answer to this?
Would something like this work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/45-Degree-C...-/263680812262
Or something like this?
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Oxygen-S...r-E36-MZ3.html
I've read some stuff about a slight loss of torque after de-catting,
is that true?
I've heard some people say that the exhaust sound may become raspy and hollow sounding, but I'd guess it depends on what the system is.
This one sounds damn good imho:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0N6u3OU2NQ
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It works!
so here an update. Finally installed my headers. And used the 90 degree adaptor and no check engine light. I’ll keep y’all posted after 100 or so miles after the weekend.
What did you you guys end up doing redarding the top hearsheild ? Cut the sides and the mount it? Or is there an aftermarket hearsheild for headers?
What did you you guys end up doing redarding the top hearsheild ? Cut the sides and the mount it? Or is there an aftermarket hearsheild for headers?
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Interested in sound clips as well as I live in Florida with no emissions laws...
As for heat shields, honestly, you can get away without them on a catless car because the heat is much lower. A catalytic converter works on the principle that it gets insanely hot to burn any residual combustible gases in the exhaust. THAT is majority of what the heatshields are for. By removing the cats, you reduce temp greatly in that area. Now, that being said, if there are brake/fuel lines in close proximity, you'd still want heat shields for that reason.
In terms of experience, I had a BMW X5M and I installed catless downpipes (twin turbo V8, turbos in the Vee and cats RIGHT behind them against the firewall). The underhood temps dropped dramatically just by doing this, it was unbelievable.
I don't have experience with the O2 spacers, but I'd be curious to their effectiveness, this would make me much more interested in getting a header or punching out the stock cat...
As for heat shields, honestly, you can get away without them on a catless car because the heat is much lower. A catalytic converter works on the principle that it gets insanely hot to burn any residual combustible gases in the exhaust. THAT is majority of what the heatshields are for. By removing the cats, you reduce temp greatly in that area. Now, that being said, if there are brake/fuel lines in close proximity, you'd still want heat shields for that reason.
In terms of experience, I had a BMW X5M and I installed catless downpipes (twin turbo V8, turbos in the Vee and cats RIGHT behind them against the firewall). The underhood temps dropped dramatically just by doing this, it was unbelievable.
I don't have experience with the O2 spacers, but I'd be curious to their effectiveness, this would make me much more interested in getting a header or punching out the stock cat...
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