Wideband o2 Sensor install
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Car: 1991 Z28
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Transmission: 700R4
Wideband o2 Sensor install
I have a 91 z28 350 tpi and I've been told I need to invest in a wideband o2 sensor for future tuning. Im just unsure of how to install . Do I just wire it in place of my stock o2 and wire in the heated element into the igniion circuit and the ecm will recognize it ? Or is there more to it
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No.... buy a gauge with sensor. Install the gauge and wire the sensor heater via a time relay or an egt switch. Might even use tge oem switching valve wiring. Use the one that switches air from headers to cat con. This way the sensor heater wont heat when the exhaust is cold and full of moisture. Thermal shocks kills wbo2s. With the thing working only with running engine it will live for a long time.
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Yes you need a separate gauge and wire circuit for the WB. The ECM won't recognize a WB O2. Should be a package deal when you buy the gauge w/sensor. I recommend using the instructions that come with it.
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None of the aftermarket come wired or instructed like I said. Now wonder why oem wbo2s are good for 100.000 miles and these aftermarkets crap out a lot using the exact same sensors. It's the thermal shock that wills them. The heater is not to warm up the sensor but to maintain a steady operating temp. That's why you don't want it too close to the collector.
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Re: Wideband o2 Sensor install
Ok I ordered a Innovate Motorsports 3918 MTX Series MTX-L Plus Wideband Gauge with o2 sensor. Looks like I can use an output on the sensor for the ecm and still use the gauge but I might have to wait til I get it to read the directions
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Re: Wideband o2 Sensor install
But what the heck you can always go back to NB if needed.
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