I'm getting a Zeitronix zt-2 wideband and wanted to know if it's OK to leave the Bosch sensor in at all times or not? I searched and just got were to mount it and how to tune it etc. I don't want to take it in/out when I need to tune plus if I keep it in then I can monitor it at all times. Plus if it does burn out then it's only $60 for a new one being Bosch. And would I need hte factory sensor when using wideband? I know a dumb ? but have to ask.

 

Assuming you dont foul it out or something it should last about as long as a regular O2 sensor.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1130718

 

That's what I thought but wanted to ask cause I read that everyone takes theres out.

 

I was thinking that it might not actually last as long as a regular O2 sensor. It sits a little closer to the turbine then the stock O2 sensor at your cat. And maybe the high heat from a turbo setup would cause it to need replacing sooner. But I still think that it should last as long as a stock O2 sensor, or close to it. One good thing about the ZT2 is that replacement sensors are only $65.

 

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One of the reasons I bought it.

 

here is a post I made about this a while back

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=771707

 

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It shouldnt be that close to your turbo. Optimal length is about 18+ inches.
But yeah, they are cheap enough..

 

I run mine all the time, and have it far enough from the turbo that it should be just fine...

 

Almost 2 years with a Bosch wideband sensor, and still runnig strong. Was N/A till about 6 months ago. Now its boosted.

 

The L1M1 sensor is OEM in several Honda cars. LMU2 is OEM in even more cars. Obviously they can't wear out any faster than the narrowband ones.

 

Thanks for all the replys. I'm ordering it Sat. or monday