Throwing a CEL with IE catted downpipe?

[tomsyco]

I was throwing a code with my new IE catted downpipe. I decided to try to space out the o2 sensor. I guess I got lucky with my first try, because after a reset and over 100 miles and 5 cycles I have not gotten the CEL back. I had a bank 1 catalyst efficiency below threshold. I used a Dorman 42009 and bored out the center to the bottom of the hole but did not go all the way through the end.

 

[ZuMBLe]

I was throwing a code with my new IE catted downpipe. I decided to try to space out the o2 sensor. I guess I got lucky with my first try, because after a reset and over 100 miles and 5 cycles I have not gotten the CEL back. I had a bank 1 catalyst efficiency below threshold. I used a Dorman 42009 and bored out the center to the bottom of the hole but did not go all the way through the end.



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Have you run a OBD readiness test with VCDS or OBDEleven? I'll be getting my IE pipe put in this weekend and will need to deal with the CEL.

 

[armstrom]

Great info! Do you recall the diameter you bored the spacer out to? Did you do it by hand with a drill or on a lathe? Also, it looks like you left ~2-3mm of material at the end, is that about right?

 

[oddspyke]

Similar experience, but without the modification to the spacer:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Vibrant-Performance/231/11621/10002/-1

IE DP with tune, all sensors show readiness, no codes, passed emmisions. Looks like the IE DP likes straight spacers with a medium or large orifice.

 

[ZuMBLe]

Similar experience, but without the modification to the spacer:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Vibrant-Performance/231/11621/10002/-1

IE DP with tune, all sensors show readiness, no codes, passed emmisions. Looks like the IE DP likes straight spacers with a medium or large orifice.

Thanks! Just ordered.

 

[tomsyco]

Readiness

Have you run a OBD readiness test with VCDS or OBDEleven? I'll be getting my IE pipe put in this weekend and will need to deal with the CEL.

Yes, everything looked good.

 

[tomsyco]

I bored it out on a lathe, to the thread min diameter. I had read online though that that is about 5/8 of an inch. I'm not sure of my exact measurements. Just make it fit and dont blow through the hole thing haha. I would love to see if this works drilled through though!

 

[ZuMBLe]

I bored it out on a lathe, to the thread min diameter. I had read online though that that is about 5/8 of an inch. I'm not sure of my exact measurements. Just make it fit and dont blow through the hole thing haha. I would love to see if this works drilled through though!

How difficult is it to remove the sensor and the spacer from the top when the IE DP is installed?

 

[tomsyco]

How difficult is it to remove the sensor and the spacer from the top when the IE DP is installed?

If you didn't tighten it like a gorilla it should come right out. I snugged mine lightly. Put the spacer on in the work parking lot using a knipex plier wrench.

 

[ZuMBLe]

Had no idea the plier wrench existed. Is that the 7 inch?

If you didn't tighten it like a gorilla it should come right out. I snugged mine lightly. Put the spacer on in the work parking lot using a knipex plier wrench.

 

[oddspyke]

Put something like this on the threads, you'll be happy you did: https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Anti-Seize-Lubricant-Degree-Temperature/dp/B001HW82SW/ref=asc_df_B001HW82SW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=343955370377&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14503824142668538615&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006961&hvtargid=pla-746229871582&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=74841503648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=343955370377&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14503824142668538615&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9006961&hvtargid=pla-746229871582

 

[MiaMk7]

I used the same thing. And check engine light cleared itself.
However I don’t know if it’s reading too lean. Either way I’ll be unplugging it once my tune comes in.

 

[ZuMBLe]

Similar experience, but without the modification to the spacer:
https://www.jegs.com/i/Vibrant-Performance/231/11621/10002/-1

IE DP with tune, all sensors show readiness, no codes, passed emmisions. Looks like the IE DP likes straight spacers with a medium or large orifice.

Any issues with rattling noises from the vibrant spacer? I just got it today and it seems like it may rattle. I've also read about a few people complaining about rattling.

 

[oddspyke]

Any issues with rattling noises from the vibrant spacer? I just got it today and it seems like it may rattle. I've also read about a few people complaining about rattling.

None that I've noticed. And I do quite a bit of windows down driving.

 

[ZuMBLe]

None that I've noticed. And I do quite a bit of windows down driving.

Did you notice your insert rattling before install? If yes and you still don't hear it, that works for me.