I have been Power Promed!

NKN84944 · 11-07-2005, 02:30 PM

So I installed the adapter board and the Power Prom last night on my car... and all I have to say is what a difference. Now my O2 sensor was shot, and when I tried to replace it the thing did not want to come out so I opted to use this to help me justify the purchase of the chip. The cold start issues that I used to have, which I attribute to the O2 sensor, are gone

She starts up so nicely now and wants to run right away. Now from what I remember about how she used to drive before my O2 sensor kicked the curb, the power is much smoother and she feels a lot stronger when I get on the gas. Now does anyone want to take this Bosch universal O2 sensor I have sitting around off my hands? All I have to say is FR you are the man

nynor · 11-07-2005, 02:33 PM

as for your 02 sensor, how many wires? i may be interested.

NKN84944 · 11-07-2005, 02:36 PM

Yeah I was going to say this in your thread until I noticed your year. It is a single wire for the early cars...

3sonfather · 11-07-2005, 03:01 PM

Why wouldn't you still need an O2 sensor? Does the PowerProm over-ride the O2 input?

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Originally posted by 3sonfather
Why wouldn't you still need an O2 sensor? Does the PowerProm over-ride the O2 input?

yes .. ? you don't need more O2 sensor .. ?

NKN84944 · 11-07-2005, 03:10 PM

Yeah it ignores the O2 sensor input. I dont want to speak too much on this issue as I am not an expert, but I would point you towards the website and FR himself. Basically the O2 sensor is just there for smog control. Most ROW cars didnt even have them from what I understand. The O2 sensor forces a 14.7:1 air to fuel ratio, while the chip forces a 12.5 to 13.5, which is best for performance.