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Javier
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I just recently installed a offroad Xpipe on my 03 GT but the front oxygen sensors wont reach and I have them on the pipes but not connected. Car runs fine just want to make sure im not doing damage along the way by not having them plugged in.

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[ August 05, 2010, 09:44 AM: Message edited by: Javier ]

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you need to connnect them. ecu is going to see a major fault and your going to run like a pig. dumping extra fuel

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You need to run them. They make extentions you can buy so they reach.
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Right, the O2 sensors are essential to your engine computer's operation. Without them the car will seem to run fine, but it will actually be in limp mode.

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thanx for the replies.. Will get the extentions and mil eliminators .. [patriot]
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quote:
Originally posted by Javier:
I just recently installed a offroad Xpipe on my 03 GT but the front oxygen sensors wont reach and I have them on the pipes but not connected. Car runs fine just want to make sure im not doing damage along the way by not having them plugged in.

[patriot]

Wow bro! its been a long time.

How you been?

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oh shit no wonder ma shit waste hella gas [Razz]

can not havin the o2s conected cause the car to backfire threw the xhasut sometimes

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Sounds like You are running real rich and gas is firing off "backfiring" in the hot exhaust. Order up the extension's thorugh summit FTW.

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quote:
Originally posted by Manny74:
quote:
Originally posted by Javier:
I just recently installed a offroad Xpipe on my 03 GT but the front oxygen sensors wont reach and I have them on the pipes but not connected. Car runs fine just want to make sure im not doing damage along the way by not having them plugged in.

[patriot]

Wow bro! its been a long time.

How you been?

Been good Manny,

and your self...


I also noticed after installing the Xpipe and not having the front o2's plugged in im using up a bit more gas and since I have turn down's i smell gas right away when stoping at the stop sign or red light..

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