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Old 11-17-2008, 05:45 PM
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Default Re: Another O2 Sensor Question

Great thread, I'll give you guys a quick description of what I've dealt with for years. When I bought my truck I had the guys at SOS Performance in Panama City, FL install a custom exhaust. They went with TRD headers, Borla cat-back, and Magnaflow cats. They said from their research that this gave the best performance. Since then I've had constant issues with MILs, most notably, 420/430 codes, which are now constant. They never could figure out the problem, nor could two other exhaust places I took it to, it boils down to the fact that the Magnaflow cats are too high-flow for the Toyota ECU.

I've constantly monitored the engine for years now with no undue problems that I can tell. I changed one of the rear sensors to no avail. I purchased a set of MIL eliminators but haven't installed them, hoping to find a better fix. I even called Magnaflow and spoke with one of their techs but he was stumped also.

I've done a ton of research but unfortunately haven't found a solution except for to replace the cats and go back to factory ones, not wanting to for cost reasons. Anybody have any input to my dilemma? I think in about six months I'm gonna have to do something since I'm in a different area now that requires emissions testing. Any help would be appreciated.
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Centerline Tomcat 20" wheels, BFG G-Force 265/60 tires, TRD headers, Magnaflow cats, Borla exhaust, Classic Soft Trim custom leather interior, SOS lowering kit, SOS rear disc brake conversion kit, painted calipers and rotors, Snuglid tonneau cover. Rhinolined bed, PPD engine accents.
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