Carrera 3.2 - orientation of O2 sensor heat shield

[ErrorMargin]

What is the correct orientation for the O2 sensor heat shield on a 3.2 Carrera?

My thinking is that it should point at the cat to protect the sensor from heat coming off that cat as I have it set in the picture below.

[83_Silberpfeil]

ErrorMargin - your thinking makes sense. I'm no expert on this topic, but that's how I would position it myself.

Q: what Cat are you running here on your '84 3.2 Targa? It looks like aftermarket, and looks like it is rather recent --- with the barcode and QR code tag welded on. I see you're in SoCal, so assume this is a CARB approved cat?

My 83 SC (SoCal as well) may need a new cat, so keeping an eye out for CARB approved solutions.

Thanks!

[HaroldMHedge]

The PET has the shield protecting the sensor from road debris that could be kicked up by the tire.

[Packin4]

My original "87 has the open end of the "U" shape facing the valve cover (rotate your shield 90 degrees clockwise).

[HaroldMHedge]

I agree with Packin4.

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by 83_Silberpfeil

Q: what Cat are you running here on your '84 3.2 Targa? It looks like aftermarket, and looks like it is rather recent --- with the barcode and QR code tag welded on. I see you're in SoCal, so assume this is a CARB approved cat?

My car recently passed smog (after a bit of work), so I guess it is CARB approved?

See below for a picture of the tag.

Let me know what you find about this.

The QR code resolves to this address (which is no longer registered to the company): http://www.deccats.com/part.php?product=PO82605