[Mk2] [Turbo] Has anybody had a problem mounting wideband Lambda at base of Downpipe

[Danbob]

Hello all,

My aftermarket downpipe has a lambda boss towards the bottom of the pipe, as I believe most do. I was intending to use it for my wideband


However, Innovate wideband instructions state that the sensor should be mounted 2 foot downstream of the turbo to prevent overheating/damage to the sensor.


Has anybody mounted their wideband in the lower downpipe boss position and had their sensor fail?

[Dale_V]

my wideband lambda has been at the bottom of the downpipe for 8 years... innovate lc-1, still on original sensor, no problems! although im sure they recomended 18".. maybe they've changed it?

[Danbob]

Cheers, exactly what I was hoping to hear!

Yeah LC2 instructions say 24" but I'll give it a go in the lower downpipe position

Cheers
Dan

[gnzyza]

I went for the AEM and Bosch sensor, no calibration needed. No problems.

[androo007]

I think they are referring to a minimum of 2 feet.

[Danbob]

Yes that is what they mean

The bottom of the downpipe isn't two feet from the turbo, hence the question.