Theory v. Practice: Wideband sensor location

[SeeUSmile]

Correct, good for emissions and good for Sensor manufacturers as it reduces sensor life

ahhh that makes sense :3 excellent point IJ ;D.

 

[suprra_girl]

lol IJ two funnies within 4 posts

Dunno bout other widebands but my zt2 has a warm up feature, had that thing for years now and does a blardy fine job!

 

[Trent]

My Ecoboost F-150 (twin turbo 3.5 V6 for those that don't know) comes from the factory with a wideband O2 sensor behind each turbo. I use the Torque app on my Android phone and monitor A/F, boost levels, intake temp, etc all from my phone's screen mounted on the dash when I drive.

I have about 36k miles on it so far and am very active on various F-150 forums as well. I have seen many folks go over 100k miles on these trucks already and have yet to hear of anyone having an O2 sensor problem or issue. They are mounted maybe 18" behind each turbo so they may or may not be in the most ideal location, but they seem to work pretty well and have good longevity thus far.

Just my thoughts.

 

[jetjock]

18 inches is actually OK. It's right behind the turbo that will reduce service life.

 

[Poodles]

I was under the thought that having the sensors close to the manifold/turbine is to get it to its operating temperature quicker during cold starts.

On the old single wire O2's, yes. We have heaters in ours.