When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Perhaps I missed it in this thread, but when removing smog items, will the car throw any fault codes?
I’m not certain, but depending on what you remove, possibly EGR code. The smog pump just pumps O2 into the exhaust, and it’s mechanically controlled from the serpentine belt. I don’t think the computer keeps tabs on that for the L98. Maybe O2 sensor codes? If the sensor expects to see the extra O2 in the exhaust it might need to relearn if you’re out of the computers learned range.
Could be wrong though, you could always talk to a tuner if a code gets thrown. LT1PCMTuning does L98 and also offers free tips for DIYers. I just deleted all the AIR, EGR, and installed long tubes on my 1995 (different from an L98 of course) but it didn’t throw any codes. My 87 that I did the smog delete on already had an EGR code when I bought it.
I bought a bunch of stuff off of an estate auction for my OBS Chevy truck and in one of the auction lots were three C4 smog delete kits, brand new still in the priority mail boxes they were purchased in. I put them up on eBay if anyone is interested. The description on eBay isn't great because it wouldn't let me mention anything related to deleting emission control stuff.
Is top flight actually in business? I placed an order two weeks ago, got an order confirmation, but cc was never charged and never received it. No one is answering my emails.
I would highly suggest avoiding buying anything from PQYracing. Website very scammy saying on their smog delete page "15 sold in last 35 hours" and "10customers are viewing this product". Yeah sure. I did place an order for the smog delete and did get it in a timely manner but they should be ashamed of their shipping. It came in a very thin cardboard box that was left open by UPS. The parts inside were rough and kinda sharp. I can't get it to line up with my '87 but I need to look into it more. I'm not sure of parts fell out of the open part of the box.
I ordered one from the ebay link someone posted above. I'm at the point I'm trying to buy a few smog delete kits just to see who ships and which ones actually fit. Next step is to just buy used smog pumps off of ebay and try that again. There is a new smog pump on Amazon and wondering if I should risk the scam as Amazon should refund it. It's shipped and sold by some Chinese