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Old 10-12-2011, 07:25 PM   #1
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Use the 02 bung on the collector for the front sensor so it can read all 3 cylinders.

When my 3.6 had B&B headers on it, the PS hose had no issue when tied back.
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Old 10-12-2011, 10:34 PM   #2
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Use the 02 bung on the collector for the front sensor so it can read all 3 cylinders.

When my 3.6 had B&B headers on it, the PS hose had no issue when tied back.
You're talking about the O2 sensor that used to plug in just before the first cat? I thought of that, then dismissed the idea, thinking that it wouldn't reach that far (they're kinda short). Admittedly, I haven't check yet. (Too busy doing stuff like trying to line up holes, hoping the gaskets don't slip in the process, while supporting the weight of the headers, lying on my back, in less-than-perfect lighting, while trying so hard not to cross-thread the bolts into the block )

My other concern (again, not having checked it out) is that, even if they will reach, I have a feeling they won't do so without the O2 wire/insulator coming into contact with one or more of the primaries....they're kind of everywhere!

I'll check it out in the a.m. But...if it will reach, what do I do with the downstream O2 sensors?
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Old 10-13-2011, 10:37 AM   #3
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Yeah, at least with this particular O2 sensor, there's no way it would reach to the second bung so as to be able to read 3 (instead of just one) cylinders...
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