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02 sensor question

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Old 05-20-2012, 12:14 PM
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I heard that you can get a resistor from radio shack and put it between the 02 sensors and not have them in the exhaust, and it will run at the factory air/fuel mixture setting.

Is this true?
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:22 PM
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No. The resistor would give the PCM a fixed value for the return signal, and would set a code.

Why would you not want your O2 sensor in the exhaust? I could see doing the non-fouler trick on the post-cat O2, if your cat is hollow.... but, the pre-cat O2 sensor plays an important role in the efficiency of your engine. You WANT that feller in place, and doing his job properly.
 
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Old 05-20-2012, 12:28 PM
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I was going to run dual straight pipes and was wondering if it would work. What's the non fouler trick?
 
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Which o2 are you talking about? The pre cat needs nothing. And here's the non fouler trick, that can be found in the FAQ/DIY section, along with a lot of other great info. I suggest you look through it.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...converter.html
 
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The non fouler will work and is much cheaper than a simulator. Check out the link zman posted. It will explain it all
 
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Will it still work with 2 pipes?
 
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Originally Posted by mccart
Will it still work with 2 pipes?
Should. Just need it in 1 pipe.

Wouldn't having one in each pipe throw off the readings?
 
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Yea it will work for 2 as long as its post cat like stated before. You don't wanna mess with pre cat
 


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