Open headers/ no 02 sensors QUESTION - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

6.2Will · 07-20-2021, 09:50 AM

planning on installing my headers later tonight and I don’t have the o2 extensions and I’m gonna have to drive it home open headers. Would this cause any complications besides running rough and popping a cel? Any answers would be appreciated.

0stones0 · 07-20-2021, 11:52 AM

Probably be lean so, take it easy until the tune. Oh, my guess is it'll probably be loud, as well.:

redrum_maro · 07-20-2021, 03:18 PM

It'll definitely be loud, as for the o2 the car will run rich to try to save itself. It'll be pretty much the same as if an o2 sensor fails and your CEL comes on. It won't be able to make the proper adjustments needed anymore. If you're running cats be careful as the rich condition may cause your cats to overheat. Just take it easy and avoid excessive driving without your sensors.

07-20-2021, 09:50 AM	#1
6.2Will Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	Open headers/ no 02 sensors QUESTION planning on installing my headers later tonight and I don’t have the o2 extensions and I’m gonna have to drive it home open headers. Would this cause any complications besides running rough and popping a cel? Any answers would be appreciated.

07-20-2021, 11:52 AM	#2
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,204 View My Garage	Probably be lean so, take it easy until the tune. Oh, my guess is it'll probably be loud, as well.: __________________

07-20-2021, 03:18 PM	#3
redrum_maro Runs on caffeine Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Somewhere driving fast Posts: 120	It'll definitely be loud, as for the o2 the car will run rich to try to save itself. It'll be pretty much the same as if an o2 sensor fails and your CEL comes on. It won't be able to make the proper adjustments needed anymore. If you're running cats be careful as the rich condition may cause your cats to overheat. Just take it easy and avoid excessive driving without your sensors.