I put them in a straight run area.. about 6" after the end of the primaries.. if yu were running open headers I want 8"-10" before the end of the collector.. that way it wont back flow and pick up out side air which could give you bogus readings on shut down or a steady rpm.. make sure the sensor is pointed a little downward (on the inside) the drop off moisture when its cooling... try not to put it near the X.. being that just pulses back and forth