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Old 06-11-2013, 10:21 AM
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So finally got my hands on a new mid pipe, MAC P/C. When I do the swap do any of you recommend new O2 sensors? Or just swap over what's there.
Second guessing myself and wanted an outside opinion. Thanks gents!
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Old 06-11-2013, 04:00 PM
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I didnt get new o2 sensors when I got mine 2 years ago. Just swapped over the old ones.
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probably wouldnt hurt...but most people just switch over the pipe
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So, if I do go the route of replacing, Motorcraft only ? Even on Rock Auto, they're 40.00/EA. I saw Bosch, but I believe I've seen in one of the threads on here cause problems.
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So, if I do go the route of replacing, Motorcraft only ? Even on Rock Auto, they're 40.00/EA. I saw Bosch, but I believe I've seen in one of the threads on here cause problems.
not too familiar on brands, but yeah im guessing motorcraft would be a good choice
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I found NTK's on Rock Auto, fair price, they confirmed they are made by the same manufacturer on the phone.
I'm having bogging issues after initial start up, it feels like starting off in 2nd or some thing like that. SO, cleaning the AIC, and swap these old O2's out would be a good start I think. Only does it when the car is cold, and not all of the time. Weird stuff.
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UPDATE! Got it all installed, two hours later, runs like a champ. Just swapped over to the new mid pipe.
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Originally Posted by Seabee1993
UPDATE! Got it all installed, two hours later, runs like a champ. Just swapped over to the new mid pipe.
good job. at least you have that piece of mind
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Thanks xx10GT, it actually runs better. Maybe my cats were starting to clog.
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Thanks xx10GT, it actually runs better. Maybe my cats were starting to clog.
yeah if it was gunked up or something itll be less efficient. but glad everything went well
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