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The Stig · 01-16-2011, 02:39 PM

I finished the install last night and when putting the O2 sensors back in I noticed that the pre-cat drivers side sensor's wires are touching the tranny. Curious to know if this will be a problem a few miles down the road. Any input is appreciated.

2010 4 DW · 01-17-2011, 04:10 PM

My o2 wires were slightly touching but it was never a problem when I had the JBA mids.

stikSS · 01-17-2011, 06:07 PM

I'm asking.... but can you loosen em from the headers and turn the midpipe down away from the trans? I'm not familiar with JBA, but the ones i've done before you can turn em.

The Stig · 01-17-2011, 06:17 PM

I can loosen it yes, but I cant rotate the pipe. It's just the way it's set up. If it's not causing problems down the road then I'm good. Drove about 200 miles this weekend with them on and no CEL

Russell James · 01-17-2011, 06:21 PM

The engine and trans are solidly bolted together, so they should move together. If it's just the wires touching, you could put some plastic conduit around them to prevent chafing.

Hicompression · 01-17-2011, 10:06 PM

Mine were like that. No worries.

dukefanok · 01-18-2011, 10:52 AM

The actual sensor is on the transmission on mine. It actually bent a little when I tightened the pipes up. Everything seems to be fine though. I've put 200 miles on it, and don't have a CEL. This is just a poor design by JBA in my opinion.

01-16-2011, 02:39 PM	#1
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	O2 sensor touching tranny after JBA midpipe install I finished the install last night and when putting the O2 sensors back in I noticed that the pre-cat drivers side sensor's wires are touching the tranny. Curious to know if this will be a problem a few miles down the road. Any input is appreciated. __________________

01-17-2011, 06:07 PM	#3
stikSS 9691 & 97586 Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sanford, NC Posts: 2,814 View My Garage	I'm asking.... but can you loosen em from the headers and turn the midpipe down away from the trans? I'm not familiar with JBA, but the ones i've done before you can turn em. __________________ http://www.camarosouth.com camarosouth@hotmail.com

01-17-2011, 06:17 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I can loosen it yes, but I cant rotate the pipe. It's just the way it's set up. If it's not causing problems down the road then I'm good. Drove about 200 miles this weekend with them on and no CEL __________________

01-17-2011, 10:06 PM	#6
Hicompression Rumbly Bumble Bee Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 1,469	Mine were like that. No worries. __________________ 2010 RALLY YELLOW 2SS 6M -OBX Longtubes FTW!

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01-17-2011, 04:10 PM	#2
2010 4 DW Account Suspended Drives: White 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 672	My o2 wires were slightly touching but it was never a problem when I had the JBA mids.

01-17-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,483	The engine and trans are solidly bolted together, so they should move together. If it's just the wires touching, you could put some plastic conduit around them to prevent chafing.

01-18-2011, 10:52 AM	#7
dukefanok Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 54	The actual sensor is on the transmission on mine. It actually bent a little when I tightened the pipes up. Everything seems to be fine though. I've put 200 miles on it, and don't have a CEL. This is just a poor design by JBA in my opinion.