WBO2 too close to turbo?
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WBO2 too close to turbo?
Hello,
I have a 1990 with a DIY T3s60 turbo on it. It is actually a used DIY kit that I got super cheap and have refreshed and stuck on. Link Ecu, big isuzu FMIC, etc. I plan on running around 12pis once I get a new diff.
The downpipe is some custom 2.5" creation, and the O2 bung is very close to the turbine exit. (like almost right across from it) I just got an AEM WBO2 (gauge type) and want to hook it up, but am somewhat worried that it will be damaged from the heat.
Anyone have a WBO2 go bad because it was too close to the turbo? I can't see the exhast temp being much different a foot or two down the pipe considering the temperatures and flow rates, and yet there is a warning on the box to locate it further away if possable.
If it does die, anyone know what a new sensor runs for?
I have a 1990 with a DIY T3s60 turbo on it. It is actually a used DIY kit that I got super cheap and have refreshed and stuck on. Link Ecu, big isuzu FMIC, etc. I plan on running around 12pis once I get a new diff.
The downpipe is some custom 2.5" creation, and the O2 bung is very close to the turbine exit. (like almost right across from it) I just got an AEM WBO2 (gauge type) and want to hook it up, but am somewhat worried that it will be damaged from the heat.
Anyone have a WBO2 go bad because it was too close to the turbo? I can't see the exhast temp being much different a foot or two down the pipe considering the temperatures and flow rates, and yet there is a warning on the box to locate it further away if possable.
If it does die, anyone know what a new sensor runs for?
Last edited by Braineack; 10-18-2006 at 10:20 PM.
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I think that would be too close. While I got no specific errors on my wideband mounted close to the turbo and while I didn't get an error on the wideband the narrowband output made my car run poorly when it got really hot. I think this is because the WB sensor was getting too hot. I since went back to a four wire feeding the ECU and it's a lot better.
I wouldn't take the chance, move it as far from the turbo as you can with in reason.
I wouldn't take the chance, move it as far from the turbo as you can with in reason.
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Yea, this is pretty much the responce I expected. Damn, can't take the lazy way out. Guess I'll have to find a spot back by the cat where the sensor can stick up. Maby run the wires through the shift boot.
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Innovate has this.
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/x...cat=250&page=1
but its probably cheeper to move the bung.
Try to mount the sensor with the probe facing down, as water can damage the sensor if it manages to drip inside.
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/x...cat=250&page=1
but its probably cheeper to move the bung.
Try to mount the sensor with the probe facing down, as water can damage the sensor if it manages to drip inside.
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