ok guys, i know i am dumb but let say i want to have my car tuned and the guy uses a wideband O2 sensor, where the hell does he put it?

in place of the stock one? in the tailpipe? a new hole?

i know it is a stupid question but i wanted to know.

thanks a lot

puma

 

it goes in where your stock o2 sensor goes - in the downpipe

 

ok thanks

you just don't collect the stock one? the engine will still work?

 

Any of your options will work.

1)You can replace your 02 sensor with the wideband for tuning if the threads are the same.

2) the preferable option -- weld a new bung in your downpipe for the wideband sensor. This should be done farther down to get away from the turbo heat. When you are not using your wideband, you just screw in a plug.

3) attach sniffer to tailpipe -- most widebands at the dyno work with a tailpipe sniffer. This is supposedly as accurate as the downpipe location. If it's not, it will read slightly leaner than actual, which isn't a bad thing.

My advice if you are serious about tuning and modifying your car would be to get the FJO wideband. It is one of the least expensive and has lots of options. Check it out at www.widebando2.com You can also leave the FJO wideband in your exhaust all the time for continous monitoring, the 02 sensor is supposed to last 30k.

 

rynberg is right...put it on the downpipe...about four inches back and also at an angle so it doesnt scrape on the ground.

the bung and weld should cost ya ten-25 bucks or so...I think I paid 30 when i was in a hurry.


j

 

wow thanks a lot guys, that was a lot of helpful info.

puma