Aftermarket Header With Stock ECU and O2 Sensor??
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Aftermarket Header With Stock ECU and O2 Sensor??
Can I run a aftermarket header on my 96 Civic EX Coupe with a stock ECU and a O2 Sensor? I might even install a test pipe if it doesn't affect my mixture reading.
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Re: Aftermarket Header With Stock ECU and O2 Sensor??
Can I run a aftermarket header on my 96 Civic EX Coupe with a stock ECU and a O2 Sensor?
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running at all ≠ running good
Fix the ECT code ($25ish for a sensor, have you even bothered to check it out?) and it will probably gain you more performance and driveability (and gas mileage) than any bolt on "performance" junk.
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That's because the ECM can substitute a backup value for a failed ECT just so the engine can stay running. That doesn't mean it runs like it should.
running at all ≠ running good
Fix the ECT code ($25ish for a sensor, have you even bothered to check it out?) and it will probably gain you more performance and driveability (and gas mileage) than any bolt on "performance" junk.
running at all ≠ running good
Fix the ECT code ($25ish for a sensor, have you even bothered to check it out?) and it will probably gain you more performance and driveability (and gas mileage) than any bolt on "performance" junk.
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as far as checking it out physically...no
Your not a fan of performance headers?
"Performance" depends on your definition of "performance".
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as being one who does his own repairs because I am mechanically inclined. There are no unplugged wires, sensors, or harnesses. I looked over my engine thoroughly, and there was nothing unplugged, or any wires with cut coating exposing bare wire. What I mean by performance, is actual performance parts, not that eBay crap that is like $120, DC Sports, Apexi, Greddy, etc
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Well if you care about "actual" performance then a header is going to do **** all besides look better than the stock manifold
