O2 sensor - alternate brands other than OE?

[99gst_racer]

So, I'm in the market for a couple of new upstream O2 sensors. I've only ever used OE sensors in the past, but at $120+, I'm now looking for alternate solutions.

I run leaded fuel in my car, so I need a sensor that can cope decently with that.

O2sensors.com says the Denso is on a national backorder and I'm waiting for an ETA. My other options are to try the Walker brand or an NTK (ngk's brand).

Does anyone have any direct experience with the Walker or NTK sensors?
Please post any and all feedback. I need to get something on order by today or tomorrow.

Thanks!

 

[BrokenTsi]

ive used walker o2 sensors before. It works great.

 

[bling5tatus]

NTK's aren't bad... I have never used one, but I know plenty of people on this other website I go to that have had good results with them. Since you use leaded, I would opt for whatever is the most cost effective. I know you (obviously) want to have a good instrument, but if you're going to be burning them up with leaded fuel I would err on the side of cheap.

 

[99gst_racer]

Thanks for the advice, guys.

We went ahead and ordered one of each. We'll see which one out-lives the other.

 

[Locke]

I'm too late then, eh? Well, that won't stop me from mentioning that I've had no problem with cheap-o Walker oxygen sensors before.

 

[Spyder4g64]

Ntk Ftw!

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Paul any review/update on the Walker and NTK o2 sensors? I'm looking at the NTK as opposed to OEM. How did it work for you?

 

[99gst_racer]

My NTK is still going strong on my 2G. The Walker went into my roommates '98 GST and he sold the car shortly after, so I don't know how it's doing now, but it worked great while my roommate had it. I'd say either one would be a good option for our cars.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Ah, i need one two never had problems before with the autostore ones. Ill look into the ntk where are they sold?

 

[99gst_racer]

Any NGK dealer should be able to get NTK sensors.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Ah, i need one two never had problems before with the autostore ones. Ill look into the ntk where are they sold?

Rockauto.com has them for $57.79 for a 1g.

Thanks for getting back to me Paul, I'm going to go with the NTK considering its less then half the price of the OEM one. Thanks!

 

[PieEyedPiper]

$63 shipped to my door for an OEM 02 sensor.