New Alphawerks header! ...have a few questions
08-27-2005, 02:34 PM
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New Alphawerks header! ...have a few questions
Ok, my header is on the truck coming, very shortly too might i add, im installing it either monday or tuesday when i have off but im doing some research first, since the pre-cat will be coming out, and everyone says it will throw a CEL code, im wondering where can i get a o2 simulator, or antifouler? im not to sure what antifouler is and ive done a little research around here but cant find anything with some good information about getting the ecu to not throw a cel
help me out here guys
help me out here guys
08-27-2005, 02:44 PM
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from what i understand an o2 simulator is your best option. antifouler will not really fix the problem, just covers it up. where did you order your header from? they may carry the o2 sim since they are selling the headers.
if not i'm pretty sure creative compacts sells them. if you don't see it on their website call the 800# cuz i know they carry it
if not i'm pretty sure creative compacts sells them. if you don't see it on their website call the 800# cuz i know they carry it
08-27-2005, 02:52 PM
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how hard is the o2 simulator to install? and um creative compacts doesnt have it on their site, bah! lol how much is a o2 simulator anyway?
I have knowledge on american cars but not imports
but im getting the hang of the whole import scene now too! lol the header install itself will be pretty easy but the o2 sensor issue seems to be whats gonna be a little harder, if i install the header itself, and figure out where i can get the o2 simulator from, could i get a shop to install it?
I have knowledge on american cars but not imports
but im getting the hang of the whole import scene now too! lol the header install itself will be pretty easy but the o2 sensor issue seems to be whats gonna be a little harder, if i install the header itself, and figure out where i can get the o2 simulator from, could i get a shop to install it?
08-27-2005, 04:47 PM
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o2 sim works good but if you want to try and find anti fourlers they are normally for spark plugs and you can get them at your local auto parts store. I think the size is 18mm and most people stack two on on top another. also with the search button i found this
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=antifouler
Hope this helps
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ght=antifouler
Hope this helps
08-28-2005, 06:30 AM
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the antifouler doesnt not cover up probs. they actually try and fix it but its not succesful because i believe over 80% of the anitfoulers on here have thrown a CEL.
o2 sims cover up probs. o2 sims are designed to cover up and make the ECU think everything is ok or it feeds the ECU data to run the correct way.
you can get an 02 sim from AW for cheaper than 100 i believe. mine's from AW and it works great
o2 sims cover up probs. o2 sims are designed to cover up and make the ECU think everything is ok or it feeds the ECU data to run the correct way.
you can get an 02 sim from AW for cheaper than 100 i believe. mine's from AW and it works great
08-28-2005, 10:45 PM
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ANti-fouler www.clubsciontc.com $20 THey are great and fast shipping!
Great customer service as well i might add !
Great customer service as well i might add !
08-29-2005, 03:28 AM
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antifoulers worked for my RSX. no CEL with race header. now i gota install my alphawerx header and hope i get the same outcome.
be extremely careful when handling o2 sensors. i somehow busted my primary o2 on my rsx when installing my header but luckily dealer replaced it out of goodwill.
be extremely careful when handling o2 sensors. i somehow busted my primary o2 on my rsx when installing my header but luckily dealer replaced it out of goodwill.
08-29-2005, 06:10 AM
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if it throws a cel on tuesday, and i cant get to bypassing it, is it something i should worry about, will it harm anything or no? because i might not be able to get around to the part i need or the time to do it on tuesday and i need the car wednesday for work
oh and btw with the CAI i am at about 180 miles with a half of tank of gas to go! woo and i get my first oil change tomorrow!
oh and btw with the CAI i am at about 180 miles with a half of tank of gas to go! woo and i get my first oil change tomorrow!
08-29-2005, 03:56 PM
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08-30-2005, 04:13 PM
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how the hell do you get the the downpipe bolts off, i cant figure out how to get them off, i tried all kinds of stuff on them, and i still cant get them to come off no matter what i try i live in southern jersey, someone should swing by today, i live in delran, right off of rt 130 and i really need some help with getting this header done today, i have about 5 more hours before im completely screwed 
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NM Guys its installed, torquing down my ____ and then im gonna double check and fire my baby up :0 lets hope it sounds amazing!
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!NM Guys its installed, torquing down my ____ and then im gonna double check and fire my baby up :0 lets hope it sounds amazing!
08-31-2005, 02:23 AM
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I have anti fouler mod and my check engine light has came on twice i just keep restarting the ecu.. How do i know if it is my o2 sensor that is bad? If it was bad would the cel come on after about 200 miles or imediatly?? thanks............