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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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I have a 1996 civic dx hatch with a d16y7 im replacing the y7 manifold setup with the y8 how do i extend my o2 sensor wires from the manifold to the ex cat. will i also have to cut my exaust system down.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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u can just put the o2 sensor back in the headers but if u get y8 u prolly wanna get ex headers
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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how do i extend the o2 sensor wires to the cat
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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soldering gun and wire
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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what kind of wire and can you just twist them together like a sound system why do you have to solder them
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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soldering is so much better than crimping. look for the same gauge wire. auto parts store may have it. use heat shrink wrap on the connection too.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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thanks for your help
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