driving around with no O2 sensors?

stanger8172 · 10-11-2001, 12:13 AM

Is this really bad for the car? Can I drive slow like this for a couple days until I get the sensors back in? Thanx

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

WADS56 · 10-11-2001, 05:10 AM

Why would you want to do this. If you don't have the money for new ones use the old ones till you do. I'm not sure how it will run, but I do know it will sound like crap with 1/2" holes in your headers.

stanger8172 · 10-11-2001, 08:40 AM

Both of my old one's kicked the bucket. We through a computer to the car and it said both were bad last week.

My friend gave me both in the new h-pipe but one broke on the install. And the other can't connect right now because the sensor has a female connector and my car has a female end too. We didn't have time to splice it in because we installed all my exhaust at work and stayed there till an hour after closing.

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

jimberg · 10-11-2001, 01:13 PM

Don't change the wiring to adapt to what is obviously the wrong sensor. Get the correct sensors.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

Capri306 · 10-11-2001, 01:33 PM

Your car is going to run like crap. Don't drive it without EGO's unless it's absolutely necessary. I'd recommend a very high grade fuel system cleaner (VP racing fuels works the best) and a spark plug change after you get new EGO's. The carbon buildup will be unbelieveable after this type of operation (open loop constantly). Having said that, I'm moving this to the Windsor Power Forum.

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10-11-2001, 12:13 AM	#1
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	driving around with no O2 sensors? Is this really bad for the car? Can I drive slow like this for a couple days until I get the sensors back in? Thanx ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

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10-11-2001, 05:10 AM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Why would you want to do this. If you don't have the money for new ones use the old ones till you do. I'm not sure how it will run, but I do know it will sound like crap with 1/2" holes in your headers.

10-11-2001, 08:40 AM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Both of my old one's kicked the bucket. We through a computer to the car and it said both were bad last week. My friend gave me both in the new h-pipe but one broke on the install. And the other can't connect right now because the sensor has a female connector and my car has a female end too. We didn't have time to splice it in because we installed all my exhaust at work and stayed there till an hour after closing. ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

10-11-2001, 01:13 PM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Don't change the wiring to adapt to what is obviously the wrong sensor. Get the correct sensors. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

10-11-2001, 01:33 PM	#5
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Your car is going to run like crap. Don't drive it without EGO's unless it's absolutely necessary. I'd recommend a very high grade fuel system cleaner (VP racing fuels works the best) and a spark plug change after you get new EGO's. The carbon buildup will be unbelieveable after this type of operation (open loop constantly). Having said that, I'm moving this to the Windsor Power Forum. ------------------ Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online *"PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!"*