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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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replaced cat, just need to replace o2

aight, paid 150 for a high flow cat. wow, much quieter and much better acceleration. i didnt think anything was wrong til i had it fixed. now i just need an O2 sensor, the guy at the muffler shop wanted 200 to put a new one in. o'reillys have the same one for 80 bux, so i figured id save 120 by buying it and doing it myself

now, question, i havent taken a look at the o2 sensor, but is it something easily replaceable, or does it need some work, i figure that it is easy, but i wanna make sure before i try

also, what brand muffler should i get, im thinking magnaflow
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 07:11 AM
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for the o2 buy the NTK, anyone else and you're paying for them to rebox it.
Magnaflow appears to be the muffler of choice around here.

of course I sell all of the above and more.
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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is the o2 easy to install urself? if so ill buy from u, 55 bux is cheep, how soon can u get it to me?
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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easy... all you need is a 17mm wrench. (assuming yours isn't rusted to the Y pipe like many I've seen.
use a small amount of anti-sieze on the new one when you put it in and you're golden.
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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is the o2 easy to install urself? if so ill buy from u, 55 bux is cheep, how soon can u get it to me?
about 3-4 business days.
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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maybe, im probably just gonna get it tomorrow, then ill do it tomorrow to, i will only have time in the next couple of weeks to do it tomorrow, and its goin on my stepdads credit card so i need to get my momy to do it for me
Old Jan 27, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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I like OBX my self the bazzoka pipes sound awsom on maximas. It doesnt even sound ricey
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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nah i think im gonna stick with maganflow, i seen a nice dual tipped one, id prefer not to have a fart can hanging off the back of my car
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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nah i think im gonna stick with maganflow, i seen a nice dual tipped one, id prefer not to have a fart can hanging off the back of my car
good choice!
I sell magnaflow
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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Well i got my magnaflow, as well as my o2, might i add much better

im really pleased with my muffler, it sounds deep and throaty, and it set off a car alarm on the way home.

ill post a pic later, but its at

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/m...series.htm#5x8

its number 14807, it looks good, better than a ricer fart can. it will look much better behind a body kit
Old Jan 28, 2004 | 10:03 PM
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About the O2 sensor, I just got a new one in the mail(NTK). How important is it to torque to the proper setting? Because I have no "sideways" torque wrench only the type that you put on top of the bolt. And you can't do that with the O2 sensor because of the length of it and the wire sticking out. So can I just tighten with a normal wrench, or does it really need to be torqued accurately?
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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i was gonna ask that same question, i just hand tightened it. soooo...
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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just get it tight so it wont come loose and so you could remove later

use good judgement and it will be fine
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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my good judgement isnt that good, but it hasnt come out yet and i went over some bumpy roads goin to skool today.
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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you need to get better than hand tightening... there's a crush gasket on the sensor.. usually, you hand tighten it, then go another 1/2 to 2/3 of a turn past there to seat the gasket and such.
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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Alright you advertising *****,

I just bought an o2 sensor.

It better be wrapped in gold with a puffy pink bow.


hehe, looks like MrGone's gonna be helping someone install an o2 next weekend.
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for the o2 buy the NTK, anyone else and you're paying for them to rebox it.
Magnaflow appears to be the muffler of choice around here.

of course I sell all of the above and more.
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Spipedong90
Alright you advertising *****,

I just bought an o2 sensor.

It better be wrapped in gold with a puffy pink bow.


hehe, looks like MrGone's gonna be helping someone install an o2 next weekend.
how's about a brown paper bag and an oily rag?
Old Jan 29, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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well, as long as the o2 sensor's in good condition...

Originally Posted by internetautomar
how's about a brown paper bag and an oily rag?
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:29 PM
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i got my camera to work, heres a picture

http://www.geocities.com/will4dsc/IM000049.JPG

and the picture of my new go-fast stickers

http://www.geocities.com/will4dsc/IM000050.JPG


no i am pushing like 5000hp, its crazy
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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ok ok, im gonna fix it, but it just worked, i dont know whats up with it
Old Jan 30, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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ok here, try this

http://www.geocities.com/will4dsc/index.htm
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