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Leaning out 97 dakota??
I have a 97 dakota 318 w/ a few mods(headers, K&N, 180 thermostat, 50 series flowmaster, gutted cat, MSD-6AL, and throttle body spacer). From what I read a gutted cat should make my truck run lean, however I think it is running rich due to the strong smell of gas coming out of the exaust. I have not gotten a check engine light. My injectors get extremely clogged after about 3-4 tanks of gas. I need some suggestions to remedy this w/out spending hundreds of dollars. Any help would be great.
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The strong smell of gas is more than likely due to the no cat issue....
Try replacing your upstream o2 sensor first... and since you have no cat, either get a cat box, or since its a 97, just pull the 2nd o2 sensor outta the exhaust, and plug the hole... (leave sensor plugged in, just zippy tie it to the frame) It wont set a MIL... (I have done all these tricks before ) |
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Which is gonna be better for overall performance? Taking the downstream o2 sensor out and plugging the hole or buying a katbox? Will it even matter which I do?
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From what I understand, the Kat Box will richen the A/F ratio slightly... I honestly didnt notice any difference... I'd say just pull it outta the exhaust...
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I checked on a price for an o2 sensor at autozone and it was $65, is that about right? Should I definitely get a new sensor? Where can I find a plug for the other sensor and about how much are they going to get me for that?
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Thats about right... go to the dealer instead tho... they are about the same price, and its a mopar o2 sensor... (just the first o2)
For the plug? I'm not sure... I had true duals / no cats put on when I told them just to not put it in the exhaust... but, change that upstream o2 sensor (one closest to the motor) first and see how that does... |
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