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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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I'm planning on getting my cats on tommorow and getting my car e-checked. Last e-check for this car for as long as i own it so i was thinking i would just get rid of all the emissions junk if it would help free up a little power. My question is can i disconnect the AIR system without any ill effects to the engine such as vacum or anything else, though i don't think it has any vacum hook-ups right? The cats are coming back off as soon as it gets back from e-check.

OT Blew motor in work truck and had to put in a reman. motor. I have never done anything that extensive so after i got the motor swapped and running i took it to a shop so they could make sure everything was working properly and they said everything looked good. Awesome!!

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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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You can unhook the AIR system without any ill effects.

You will free up about 1 or 2 HP.

The AIR system only uses the pump to pump air into the exhaust.

Hope this helps.

Terry
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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so no power but less cluter is good enough for me
thanks
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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What year are you working on? :confused:
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Old Mar 26, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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one of the coolest and slowest....1980 :thumbs:
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