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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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The catalytic converter on my 1980 Corvette has no "small pipe" protruding out the side. The replacements at Eckler's (#31769) and Mid America all have a small pipe and sell an "A.I.R. Pump to Converter Replacement Hose Kit" (#41194). Am I purchasing the right converter and do I need this "hose kit". If so, what does it attach too?
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 06:23 AM
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You probably want to check a little more. Some Cat Convt. have the A.I.R tube, some do not. I checked a place that I have used for other cars - cheapexhaust.com and the one they show for your car does not have the air tube. Your other choice is if you want to stay with a stock style or go to a free flow style which will be a little less restrictive.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 02:06 PM
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My '75 has the air tube going into the manifold pipe in front of the cat. conv.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Have changed several converters on 1980 corvettes and none had an
air tube. I believe they sold you a converter for a later year.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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DUMP the CAT!! :hurray:
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