Headers and emissions question.
#1
Headers and emissions question.
I'm planning on putting on a set of pace setter LT's, with the y pipe. I want to chop off my cats (they're pretty much clogged). Does that mean I want to order the headers without the A.I.R. and EGR? Will I have any problems doing this (other than upsetting "atmosphere friendly" people)?
#2
Re: Headers and emissions question.
You could keep AIR and EGR with or without the cats, or get rid of them. Keeping the AIR system would be kind of stupid without cats because its primary purpose is to light the cats off quicker.
If you get rid of the cats, AIR, and EGR you will have to make the necessary changes to the PCM programming.
Other than it being illegal, louder, dirtier, and smellier this won't cause any problems... unless you've got (or will have) emissions testing.
If you get rid of the cats, AIR, and EGR you will have to make the necessary changes to the PCM programming.
Other than it being illegal, louder, dirtier, and smellier this won't cause any problems... unless you've got (or will have) emissions testing.
#4
Re: Headers and emissions question.
Originally Posted by TUFF LT1
Don't forget that you'll need O2 sims if you do anything to your cats...for off road use.
#5
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Buttercup, louder is the idea . And I would rather not send the PCM away (its my daily driver, and don't wanna live without a car).
Both of you, what are o2 sims, what are they for, and how to you install them? (Im guessing they're exactly what they say, it simulates an o2 sensor rather than actually having one?)
Both of you, what are o2 sims, what are they for, and how to you install them? (Im guessing they're exactly what they say, it simulates an o2 sensor rather than actually having one?)
#6
Re: Headers and emissions question.
Originally Posted by Wolf Warrior
Buttercup, louder is the idea . And I would rather not send the PCM away (its my daily driver, and don't wanna live without a car).
Both of you, what are o2 sims, what are they for, and how to you install them? (Im guessing they're exactly what they say, it simulates an o2 sensor rather than actually having one?)
Both of you, what are o2 sims, what are they for, and how to you install them? (Im guessing they're exactly what they say, it simulates an o2 sensor rather than actually having one?)
Your PCM does a function test of both the EGR and AIR systems. If you remove them the PCM will eventually notice and light up that wonderful SES light on the dash. Unless of course you reprogram it.
Sims can be used to run "offroad pipes" in place of the cats. The PCM normally monitors the O2 sensors after the catalysts to determine their efficiency. If you remove the cats, the PCM sees it as malfunctioning catalysts. "Sims" duplicate a "clean" signal for the rear O2 sensors. Replacing the rear O2 sensors with these sims allows you to remove the cats without the PCM knowing it.
#7
Re: Headers and emissions question.
Like he said, if you can reprogram your PCM using Autotap or something ( I have a 95 so I use Tunercat, don't know what's best for you ) that would probably be the best bet. If you don't want to deal with that for whatever reason use the O2 sims.
#8
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Right. Where can I buy these (u only need one?)? And how do you actually install them? Do you replace the o2 sensor, or do you put them somewhere else?
#9
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Originally Posted by Wolf Warrior
Right. Where can I buy these (u only need one?)? And how do you actually install them? Do you replace the o2 sensor, or do you put them somewhere else?
They replace the rear O2 sensors. Your car has four O2 sensors, one in front and one behind each cat. The front sensor is used by the PCM for closed loop fueling. The rear O2 sensor is only used to determine catalyst efficiency. If you wanted to run !cat you would buy two sims, remove the rear O2 sensors, and plug the sims into the wiring harness where the rear O2 sensors were once connected.
#10
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Ok. And if I don't do either (send the PCM away, or replace the o2 sensors), all thatll happen is the SES light will come on? The car won't run like crap?
#12
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Originally Posted by Wolf Warrior
Right. Where can I buy these (u only need one?)? And how do you actually install them? Do you replace the o2 sensor, or do you put them somewhere else?
#13
Re: Headers and emissions question.
Originally Posted by Wolf Warrior
Ok. And if I don't do either (send the PCM away, or replace the o2 sensors), all thatll happen is the SES light will come on? The car won't run like crap?
#14
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Originally Posted by Wolf Warrior
And also, it won't matter if i just put the front o2 sensors back on even without a cat?