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do i need o2s if i have a carb?

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Old 01-16-2013, 07:00 PM
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Im trying to find some better headers then the crappy summit racing craps i got on it now along with replacing the true dual exhaust with a h pipe .... but i noticed i have o2s....do i need them when i replace everything?
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Old 01-16-2013, 07:09 PM
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not a must have on a carbed car!
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Old 01-16-2013, 09:27 PM
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are you sure someone just isn't using the o2's to plug the holes in the 86 and up true h-pipe?? 85 carbed cars shouldn't have o2's the cfi ones had one o2
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Old 01-17-2013, 05:44 AM
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Its a true dual exhaust.... summit headers then a cat on each side then magnaflows then exit at bumper....
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Originally Posted by oldfordisbetter
Its a true dual exhaust.... summit headers then a cat on each side then magnaflows then exit at bumper....
that's not what I asked, read my post again
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Old 01-18-2013, 07:46 PM
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The connectors off the 02s r connected to a plug... its not just in there.... i need to get the car back up on a lift....its so low....
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I have used oil pan plugs for in the O2 holes in BBK headers, worked good......
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