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[johnmcm]

850T5M, on 24 March 2010 - 01:31 AM, said:

Anyone else have experience with the universal O2 sensors form Bosch? Is it authentic Bosch or does it look like some replica form hong-kong?

It is a genuine Bosch, I was very sceptical to buy off E-Bay but I thought it was worth the risk for under 50 bucks as compared to $135 for the direct fit unit.

[Gilhuly]

It is very important to get the best possible connection. Solder and shrink tubing.

[850T5M]

Its gonna cost me 70$ to buy it since they multiply the shipping by 5 for Canada...anyone else try this O2 sensor? I just connect my old connector on the 4 wires, weld and shrink tube it? Pretty simple...should take a few minutes

Just wanted to know if anyone else has used universal Bosch sensor, or should I just go get a OEM one?

[lkdude]

850T5M, on 24 March 2010 - 03:22 AM, said:

Its gonna cost me 70$ to buy it since they multiply the shipping by 5 for Canada...anyone else try this O2 sensor? I just connect my old connector on the 4 wires, weld and shrink tube it? Pretty simple...should take a few minutes

Just wanted to know if anyone else has used universal Bosch sensor, or should I just go get a OEM one?

I used universal bosch 15727 with no problem..

[Falcone]

I used a 15727 for a few months and burned out the element. They don't like boost and heat those uni's. And the connections are a royal pain in the ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD to get proper if you suck bawls at wiring like me. If you need an extra connector to play with so you don't mess yours up, I can send you one in an envelope. I have a few from my parts cars. Cheers and good luck

[850T5M]

Falcone, on 24 March 2010 - 01:26 PM, said:

I used a 15727 for a few months and burned out the element. They don't like boost and heat those uni's. And the connections are a royal pain in the ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD to get proper if you suck bawls at wiring like me. If you need an extra connector to play with so you don't mess yours up, I can send you one in an envelope. I have a few from my parts cars. Cheers and good luck

How long is a few months? It probably isnt worth buying if I have to replace it in a year from now with another one...might as well just buy OEM in that case. Still havent tested mine, gonna do that this week before I buy it.

[Falcone]

Around four months. It was seeing 22psi though. My NGK one has taken a beating though. Its definitly worth a shot at that price though. I would try it out, but not molest your's just incase. Get an extra connector to play with. I can send you one for free if you want, I like froggies

[850T5M]

The universal one will cost me 75$ while the real one 140$...im worried its gonna blow out in lets say a year (cuz im only at 11-13psi). Bah, I have to think about it lol

[Falcone]

If funds are lacking, go for the universal. I've read about them lasting a long time, just my personal experience with them isn't that great. I did have luck running universals on my boosted E30, so you never really know I guess until you try it with your application.