Broken O2 Sensor create a problem????

[BoBbOrAzE]

Hi, well i decided to go ahead and i bought the Thermal research catback exhaust, while i was removing the old exhaust which was unbelievably rusty i ripped the O2 sensor out of its housing (the one after the cat), and i didnt have time to install the exhaust cause i was at a friends house so i drove home without the catback installed.

My question is , will it hurt anything if i run the car without the O2 sensor?? it drove home fine and no engine light came on but i couldnt tell with all the noise and shaking Isnt it only for emissions? i know i have to get a new one but can i drive it around and what would happen? anyones help would be greatly appreciated.


(i should have bought the damn downpipe and cat with it)

 

[TD05HTalon]

if you drive without the rear sensor it won't do anything to the car. All you're going to get is a check engine light all the time. my rear one is unplugged right now and i get a light after each time i clear it.