Carb with O2?

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Aug 5, 2002 | 03:37 AM
  #1  
If I switch from TBI to Carb, will my O2 sensor matter. Do I have to change it if my 02 is bad. What are the effects if my 02 is bad on a car with a carb.

Thnks..
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Aug 5, 2002 | 10:25 AM
  #2  
Assuming you go the typical non-CC carb route, the O2 sensor will become a plug in the hole in the header. No function anymore.
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Aug 5, 2002 | 11:06 PM
  #3  
Thanks...
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Aug 6, 2002 | 09:19 AM
  #4  
You can use is it to provide great tuning feedback through the use of a air / fuel ratio meter. I just did a similar swap and then installed an Auto Meter air / fuel ratio gauge. It has really helped me dial in the fuel curve on my new Holley 670. There is no more guess work. I can maximize power without wasting fuel by running to rich. The gauge is fairly cheap and easy to install.

A lot of people told me that a 670 would be too much carb for my 305 but with some fine tuning the thing runs awesome. No regrets whatsoever.
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Aug 6, 2002 | 09:42 PM
  #5  
Thanks for the tips...
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Aug 6, 2002 | 10:01 PM
  #6  
my car is non computer controlled, you mean I can just plug the a/f ration gauge scensor into my o2 scensor hole and that works great. If so, I will be picking one of these up soon.
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Aug 7, 2002 | 09:17 AM
  #7  
You can use the existing oxygen sensor. Since you already have that the only cost is for the gauge and something to mount it in. I think the Auto Meter setup I bought cost me about $75. To me eliminating all of the guess work in tuning was well worth the investment.
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Aug 7, 2002 | 09:49 AM
  #8  
I wouldn't say eliminates the guess work.
Reading the plugs are going to give you a look at how the combustion is going over a period of time.
While the O2 is going to tell you with some slop if you’re running lean or rich.

Mine was quick at detecting a lean spot off idle, so they do have there uses with tuning.

Would I say an O2 is worth it? It certainly was more appealing than some other options getting in to the 100's & even 1000's of dollars...

Ron
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