Good tutorial for removing smog stuff
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Racer
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From: Willoughby Hills OH
Good tutorial for removing smog stuff
I have a 78 corvette. Got rid of my cats and heat riser so far. Next up is the air pump and EGR (and whatever else you guys recommend)
Is there a good tutorial out there for what specifically to remove, and how much plugs/wires to remove and what to plug each hole/wire/plugs with?
Would like to pick up my needed parts ahead of time to simplify the project and read a tutorial or photo walk thru ahead of time so I am more familiar with the project.
Thanks
Is there a good tutorial out there for what specifically to remove, and how much plugs/wires to remove and what to plug each hole/wire/plugs with?
Would like to pick up my needed parts ahead of time to simplify the project and read a tutorial or photo walk thru ahead of time so I am more familiar with the project.
Thanks
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Not entirely true, though the OP talks about "Cats" plural as if there were more than one, removal of the original pellet style pancake cat can indeed show a significant gain over the factory setup. Of course the same gain would be had if that original cat was replaced with a new high flow monolithic one as well.
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Not entirely true, though the OP talks about "Cats" plural as if there were more than one, removal of the original pellet style pancake cat can indeed show a significant gain over the factory setup. Of course the same gain would be had if that original cat was replaced with a new high flow monolithic one as well.
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Car#0001 was the actual pace car used in the race and 0002 was the modified mule vehicle.
Of course these cars are now much older and the improvement is likely to be less since its not combined with the other changes that were done to the mule car, but it not unreasonable to assume that the change could be felt.
still overall your point is right on the money, there is usually nothing but looks to be gained when eliminating emissions componants.
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Racer
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ya i am not going to throw away anything even tho the money is tempting.
i know it wont give me any HP gain. the air pump squeels and drives me nuts. Would rather get rid of it along with other stuff to clean up the engine bay a little.
I am just a n00b, so I wanted to see if there was a walkthrough so I know what to purchase and whatnot.
i know it wont give me any HP gain. the air pump squeels and drives me nuts. Would rather get rid of it along with other stuff to clean up the engine bay a little.
I am just a n00b, so I wanted to see if there was a walkthrough so I know what to purchase and whatnot.
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Le Mans Master
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ya i am not going to throw away anything even tho the money is tempting.
i know it wont give me any HP gain. the air pump squeels and drives me nuts. Would rather get rid of it along with other stuff to clean up the engine bay a little.
I am just a n00b, so I wanted to see if there was a walkthrough so I know what to purchase and whatnot.
i know it wont give me any HP gain. the air pump squeels and drives me nuts. Would rather get rid of it along with other stuff to clean up the engine bay a little.
I am just a n00b, so I wanted to see if there was a walkthrough so I know what to purchase and whatnot.
On the other hand Vettebuyer has shown how a correctly equipped car can still be attractive.
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Racer
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right now I am just going to remove my air pump pulley and belt (it squeels constantly).
if I end up doing it, I will put together a nice tutorial since I searched so many threads where people are asking about what size plugs to get, etc.
if I end up doing it, I will put together a nice tutorial since I searched so many threads where people are asking about what size plugs to get, etc.
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Racer
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anyone know what size these are? I figure I could take my tubes with my to store to make sure I get the right plugs.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/ProductDetails.aspx?pid={55FFCC47-B0D7-41A3-A746-FFDCC4438277}&gid={42F08256-8D53-4543-9777-A551ECE31641}&pname=66-82+Exhaust+Manifold+A.I.R.+Hole+Plug+Kit &Referer=&Alias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/ProductDetails.aspx?pid={55FFCC47-B0D7-41A3-A746-FFDCC4438277}&gid={42F08256-8D53-4543-9777-A551ECE31641}&pname=66-82+Exhaust+Manifold+A.I.R.+Hole+Plug+Kit &Referer=&Alias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
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If it squeals, just remove the belt.
