If I run Test pipes and get a CEL is my engine in safe mod?
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If I run Test pipes and get a CEL is my engine in safe mod?
Just curious about test pipes and if I will throw a code. I have an 05 with Bassani exhaust and the MREV(hasn't arrived yet). Anyways, if I do get test pipes and toss a code does the engine go into safe mode(limp mode) something like that. Or do I just have to live with the stupid light on my gauge cluster.
Or does some company make an inline plug that will allow you to run without convertors? I would like to run test pipes(resonated) simply because they are cheaper then a catted set and also I don't have to worry about them plugging up down the road.
Sorry I tried searching, but honestly the answers in some of the threads are all hear say and no one seems to give a solid answer.
Thanks in advance
Or does some company make an inline plug that will allow you to run without convertors? I would like to run test pipes(resonated) simply because they are cheaper then a catted set and also I don't have to worry about them plugging up down the road.
Sorry I tried searching, but honestly the answers in some of the threads are all hear say and no one seems to give a solid answer.
Thanks in advance
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1. Buy 2 pairs of HELP 42002 sparkplug no-foulers
2. Drill out the small hole on the end with a 1/2"drill on 2 of them.
3. Thread the non-drilled ones into the drilled ones.
4. Thread the result of step 3 into the test pipes
5. Thread the O2 sensors into the no-foulers.
No CEL light.
Obviously, this is only to be done on the O2 sensors nearest the rear of the car. If you do it to the ones closest to the engine, it will be very unhappy.
2. Drill out the small hole on the end with a 1/2"drill on 2 of them.
3. Thread the non-drilled ones into the drilled ones.
4. Thread the result of step 3 into the test pipes
5. Thread the O2 sensors into the no-foulers.
No CEL light.
Obviously, this is only to be done on the O2 sensors nearest the rear of the car. If you do it to the ones closest to the engine, it will be very unhappy.
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Originally Posted by IlirG
You will just see a CEL. If your car goes into safe mode, then basically it wont rev beyond 2k rpm, and you will have to keep restarting your car...drive..restart....drive...etc. until you get home. Test pipes DO NOT put your car into safe mod.
personally, i would go w/ high flow cats - initially i was going w/ test pipes, but changed to h-f cats mainly because power gains ist he same, still get a loud *** growl from the exhaust, BUT you don't have to smell exhaust fumes all the time (big plus) and you don't have to worry about your engine running too lean.
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Originally Posted by 99atlantic
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personally, i would go w/ high flow cats - initially i was going w/ test pipes, but changed to h-f cats mainly because power gains ist he same, still get a loud *** growl from the exhaust, BUT you don't have to smell exhaust fumes all the time (big plus) and you don't have to worry about your engine running too lean.
personally, i would go w/ high flow cats - initially i was going w/ test pipes, but changed to h-f cats mainly because power gains ist he same, still get a loud *** growl from the exhaust, BUT you don't have to smell exhaust fumes all the time (big plus) and you don't have to worry about your engine running too lean.
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Thanks guys! If only the light shows up then I can live with that for a while. Sure beats spending like $375+ for a set of high flow cats that may or may not plug up down the road. My younger brother runs headers, o/r midpipe and catback on his mustang and the exhaust smell is not that bad. My older brothers 383 S-10 has a pretty bad exhaust smell, but the truck was not built for luxury or comfort. I really don't imagine the smell being all that bad so I will try some test pipes out.
Thanks ballisticus for the info, I will try that out if I get a CEL.
Right now I gotta install my new MREV that just came in. Can't wait.
Thanks ballisticus for the info, I will try that out if I get a CEL.
Right now I gotta install my new MREV that just came in. Can't wait.
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Go with the Crawford cats...eventually with the non-fouler adapeters...you'll get a SES light. I have both non-foulers installed and I'm getting a P0166 and P0172 both relating to the O2 and rich mixture because of the O2. Hopefully when I send my ECM for a reflash, that will all be fixed