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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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if i get dc headers with a invida spipe will i get a cel light or is there a cel elimintor like the mmw
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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you get a cel whenever you eliminate the factory header because that is where your primary catylitic convertor is. the secondary o2 sensor detects that the cat isn't there and causes the CEL.

replacing the S-pipe doesn't do this, only replacing the header does.

so you will need to use some sort of anti-fouler.
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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so im better off going with the mmw with the cel eliminator
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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it is up to you. the cel eliminator is pretty much just one method of anti-fouling. just cheating the o2 sensor so it sends a false reading to to the ecu.
Old Nov 14, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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well if i decided to go with dc headers where could i get a anti-fouler
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most people get these "help" brand spark plugs from autozone.

do a search, there are lots of threads for 'how to' on this already posted.

just do a search for "anti-foulers" should bring something up.
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okay i searched that and found alot of good info thanks for the help
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no prob.
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