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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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exhaust question

just bought a 98 gle, having to replace the exhaust from the engine back, was wondering if i put racing headers/cats/ and catback system if its going to hurt the car, or cause computer issues
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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It won't at all, just make sure u us ur O2 sensors...
Old Nov 13, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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with only 1 upgrade it wont confuse the computer like on some other models but if you get into bigger mods then you will need a tune by at least a SAFC or something similar
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gamax21
just bought a 98 gle, having to replace the exhaust from the engine back, was wondering if i put racing headers/cats/ and catback system if its going to hurt the car, or cause computer issues
FED Maxima(s) are easier Cali Maxima(s) may need O2 Sim

Originally Posted by milo2223
It won't at all, just make sure u us ur O2 sensors...


Originally Posted by ShocknAwe
with only 1 upgrade it wont confuse the computer like on some other models but if you get into bigger mods then you will need a tune by at least a SAFC or something similar
that's normally needed going to bigger MAF housings, larger injectors, swapping in a 00-01 intake....etc
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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FED Maxima(s) are easier Cali Maxima(s) may need O2 Sim

I think this may apply to 99 Maximas and later only. My 98 California I30 is way less complicated than my friends 99 I30. So much simpler that I was able to change my knock sensor without removing the IM, unlike his car. The exhaust side is simpler too. His 99 has an O2 in the exhaust manifold right behind the radiator. My 98 doesn't have that one. For me the 1st O2 sensor is down below, bottom of the Y in the Y pipe.
Old Nov 16, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Well i got a 98 as well and I have 3 O2 sensors total.....but you're you're probably right regarding when the secondary O2 were added! Just trying to help remove his fears.....
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