What is the optimum distance to install the oxygen sensor (wideband) from the turbo?
Whats the closest safe distance from the turbo?:1zhelp:
Thanks guys
Whats the closest safe distance from the turbo?:1zhelp:
Thanks guys
Wideband install question
- Thread starter silvergsx623
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With manual in hand, I quote
"Mount the O2 sensor in the exhaust system at least 18" downstream from the exhaust port. If you anticipate high EGT's (over 800C), run a turbocharger, run at high RPM for extended periods of time or plan on running leaded race fuel then you must mount the sensor at least 36 inches or more downstream of the exhaust port as all of these ca cause the sensor to overheat. "
"Mount the O2 sensor in the exhaust system at least 18" downstream from the exhaust port. If you anticipate high EGT's (over 800C), run a turbocharger, run at high RPM for extended periods of time or plan on running leaded race fuel then you must mount the sensor at least 36 inches or more downstream of the exhaust port as all of these ca cause the sensor to overheat. "
Alrighty, Thanks for the info guys...
Looks like i'll be mounting it down by the trans :icon_bigg
Looks like i'll be mounting it down by the trans :icon_bigg
AJ'S 88NA;1095598 said:
Throw your stock N/A manifold back on, put the wideband sensor there and get back to me.
AJ'S 88NA;1096500 said:
Yeah, I killed one and the replacement wasn't very happy either (until it was moved). I wasn't sure why you'd say they *couldn't* be too close to the heat.
Some people have no problem with their sensor in the stock location on the GTE. Are the exhaust temps at the turbo elbow cooler than the GE's location in the manifold? (well, obviously they must be... durrrr.)
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I put mine in the rear section of the HKS cat back..
It is straight up and down pretty much, and sits in the space between the gas tank, and the rear diff housing.
I don't have a photo, but it was easy to remove the rear section of the exhaust, weld on the bung for the WB, and then extend the wires so the WB controller can reach the sensor...
Have to say that my PLX has stopped working, but I'm not sure if it's from my mods, or when it was wired up.. or that it sat out in the sun for almost a year, where as before it was always pretty much garaged, and I used the sun shade... PLX has suggested I rewire the connections for the power.. I've done that, but have not started up my car as there are just a few things left to complete before I see if it will work again.
I figure the sensor should never fail there. Not hot enough. But since the sensor has it's own heating element, it should be fine for readings, and to stay clean... Just a guess. I've tried a new sensor, and no joy, it's the controller that is screwed up on my PLX, or the wires... I suppose I'll find out soon.
It is straight up and down pretty much, and sits in the space between the gas tank, and the rear diff housing.
I don't have a photo, but it was easy to remove the rear section of the exhaust, weld on the bung for the WB, and then extend the wires so the WB controller can reach the sensor...
Have to say that my PLX has stopped working, but I'm not sure if it's from my mods, or when it was wired up.. or that it sat out in the sun for almost a year, where as before it was always pretty much garaged, and I used the sun shade... PLX has suggested I rewire the connections for the power.. I've done that, but have not started up my car as there are just a few things left to complete before I see if it will work again.
I figure the sensor should never fail there. Not hot enough. But since the sensor has it's own heating element, it should be fine for readings, and to stay clean... Just a guess. I've tried a new sensor, and no joy, it's the controller that is screwed up on my PLX, or the wires... I suppose I'll find out soon.
AJ'S 88NA;1096610 said:
ROFL! Indeed you did... I read it to mean the opposite. As in "there's no such thing as 'too close'"... my bad. :icon_razz
