O2 Sensor

[Mike Rolica]

The closer the better.  The oxygen sensor has to be hot in order to work.
As long as it get to the required temp, you should have no problems that is
unless there is some exhaust leaks.  Oh make sure it does not get wet.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Roy Baker [SMTP:roy at acec.co.nz]
> Sent:	Thursday, September 09, 1999 2:26 AM
> To:	gmecm at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject:	O2 Sensor
> 
> Does any one know how far from the exhaust valve the O2 Sensor can be
> placed. Due to restrictions I can place it :
> 1) About  1  pipe meter length from the motor (exhaust valve),
> 2) About 1.8 meters  from the exhaust valve and  after the muffler. This
> will however be  within 200 mm of the open end of the exhaust pipe.
> Perhaps
> some power boat people  or Hot Rod fans have tried different location? The
> Exhaust pipe is on the outside of the car and the reasons are aesthetics.