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  • Question : Exhaust manifold leaks

    Would a leak in the exhaust before the O2 sensor cause lean readings and sluggish performance?

    After installing a WBO2 (innovate LC-1), I consistantly see ~16:1 afr's at idle and part throttle acceleration. It sticks to that untill I go WOT and I'll see around 13.5:1. On start-up I see 11:1 for a several seconds and then it will go back to 16:1. I'm also leaning towards a bad FPR being the cause.
    1995 Grand Am SE

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    Yes. Any leak pre O2 will screw with readings pretty bad.
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    Manifold-back 2.5" SS Mandrel Exhaust. Hardware is SS too.

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      exact reason why you shouldn't trust the dyno WBo2...
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