Off-Road Pipe and O2 Simulator ? ?

[The Sandman]

My car is a 1997 model, so that means it was made and purchased in 96... so with that being said, is my car an OBDII ?
I know that all cars with the number 1997 (and up) by them are, but does that mean all cars made in 1997 and up (meaning 98+ models) or 1997 models (cars made in 1996)?
So....if I went with an off-road Y pipe, would I need an O2 sim?


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~ The Sandman

[nino]

you wouldnt need one, it just depends if you like looking at your SES light all day. ;)

[black98V6]

like was said above you don't HAVE to have one and yes you have an ODBII if you have a 3.8 it's ODBII.

[The Sandman]

So, since my car is an OBDII, I would run the risk of throwing engine codes if I didn't go with an O2 sim? Would it be better to get one just to get on the safe side?

[Bene]

umm isn't 95-97 3.8s have 2 O2s? One pre-cat and after cat?

You'll need one (o2 simm) after cat if you're going Off pipe.

[Jp]

all 3.8's are obdii

[Andy]

i got a 97 3.8 and I have one precat and one post cat. Four total.

[RiceCooker]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by bene:
umm isn't 95-97 3.8s have 2 O2s? One pre-cat and after cat?

You'll need one (o2 simm) after cat if you're going Off pipe.<hr></blockquote>

If you don't mind an SES light, you don't need one at all. If you do mind the SES light, you'll need one for the post-cat o2, but the problem is the o2 simms only come in pairs. So try to get another v6er to buy in w/ you.
I've heard of some of our cars NOT setting off an SES light even w/ no o2 simm and a straight pipe.
IMHO, forget the o2 simm, and endure the SES light

[The Sandman]

Hhhmmm that's weird...

I've looked underneath my car several times to check out my exhaust, and I only have one *huge* cat, just before the S pipe and a little after the Y pipe....

I can also find a 'used' O2 Sim on LS1 classifieds or the for sale board here....

Thanks for the help guys :cool: