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Tom Gahman

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O2 sensor bung
« on: April 05, 2014, 04:34:09 PM »
Where should I place my O2 sensors for a wide band meter?
After the merge section there is only 3.5 inches to the collector flange on my headers,but
from the flange to the mufflers I have about 14 inches.
What would be the best position?
Engine is a 390 with Crites headers.
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Re: O2 sensor bung
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2014, 07:15:00 PM »
I've heard you'll get the most accurate reading with the bung in one of the primary pipes. The only downside is that you're only seeing a reading from one cylinder rather than the whole bank.

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Re: O2 sensor bung
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2014, 12:04:02 AM »
I don't know if it's the best spot, but my REF headers have the bung 2 inches past the merge. But total length of the collectors is 8 inches.
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Re: O2 sensor bung
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2014, 09:13:52 AM »
In an easy-to-get-to spot downstream of the collector a few inches.  Obviously, dont put the sensor on the bottom of the pipe, not just for ground clearance reasons but also to keep condensation from collecting in it.  I have mine in the passenger pipe at 9 o'clock a few inches past the collector and it works great.

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Re: O2 sensor bung
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2014, 06:21:41 PM »
pretty much what I thought, thanks for the replies.
I'll post what I come up with.
Thanks, Tom.