Who makes the best 02 Sensors?

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Who makes the best 02 Sensors?

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I've already had one Bosch that was bad out of the box. That's the only thing that's sold locally.

So, what should I be ordering? Thanks :)
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AC Delco or Denso. Those have proven to be the best on the 3800's.
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00Beast wrote:AC Delco or Denso. Those have proven to be the best on the 3800's.
Do you have a part number for the Delco? I think I can get a Denso, but have to order that one as well.
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Ahh, I THINK this is the Delco?

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinf ... cc=1247284

How does one change the female connector as well? The description of the part shows it has a terminal of some type on the wire.
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00Beast wrote:AC Delco or Denso. Those have proven to be the best on the 3800's.
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I just picked up an NTK, where might they rate?

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NTK makes excellent oxygen sensors. They're OEM on many Ford vehicles. Denso makes nearly all the sensors for modern GM and all Toyota cars/trucks.

Those are definitely the best two out there from what I've seen in the aspects of performance and longevity.
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Denso's are 10 bucks from Rock Auto :)
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My experience, Denso, AC Delco, and Delphi. I learned the had way Bosch is not very good. - BC
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What problems did YOU have with your Bosch?

My first one was DRT right out of the box :P
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