Smog Elimination...searched threads...???
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Heel & Toe
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Smog Elimination...searched threads...???
I tried searching the threads...couldnt find exactly what I need.
Here's the the question...long form.
I have 85'..emissions not an issue. I want to eventually get smog pump eliminator bracket. But in meantime...can I remove everything but the pump and cap of the 2 tubes coming off the exhaust manifolds?
Also not running a convertor.
Thanks for any help!
Ken
Here's the the question...long form.
I have 85'..emissions not an issue. I want to eventually get smog pump eliminator bracket. But in meantime...can I remove everything but the pump and cap of the 2 tubes coming off the exhaust manifolds?
Also not running a convertor.
Thanks for any help!
Ken
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From: Poop land
My smog pump is still on, but everything else AIR/emissions related is gone. I'm too lazy to install my AIR elim kit so I'll eventually sell it is it sits long enough in the garage. Heck, I even took off my EECS. It wasn't working properly anyways... 
And MustangHunter, I did cut those electrical connectors to my AIR diverter valves. I taped up the individual ends and tucked them under the harness somewhere. It won't hurt anything. You don't need to gut the pump. It makes a good pool toy, beach ball inflator.
And MustangHunter, I did cut those electrical connectors to my AIR diverter valves. I taped up the individual ends and tucked them under the harness somewhere. It won't hurt anything. You don't need to gut the pump. It makes a good pool toy, beach ball inflator.
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I got the smog pump elim pulley from BPP.
Came with caps to block off the manifold tubes (rubber caps with metal screw band things to hold them on).
Smog pump and a LOT of hoses came out of the engine, and it looks so much cleaner now
Came with caps to block off the manifold tubes (rubber caps with metal screw band things to hold them on).
Smog pump and a LOT of hoses came out of the engine, and it looks so much cleaner now
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Heel & Toe
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From: Michigan
Thanks...great info guys....pool toy inflator...lol!
What did you cap the tube ends off with...the exhaust manifold tubes?
Also...does it make any noticable sound with the pump not connected to anything?
Thanks!
What did you cap the tube ends off with...the exhaust manifold tubes?
Also...does it make any noticable sound with the pump not connected to anything?
Thanks!
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Heel & Toe
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I'll keep the stuff in a box for when they do! lol
I understand where you're coming from though...but MI only tests around Detroit...they've been talking about expanding for about 15 years now...and still havent. But when they do...you'll see a thread from a bunch of us asking how do you re-install a smog pump...or does anyone have a smog pump for sale??!!!! lol
I understand where you're coming from though...but MI only tests around Detroit...they've been talking about expanding for about 15 years now...and still havent. But when they do...you'll see a thread from a bunch of us asking how do you re-install a smog pump...or does anyone have a smog pump for sale??!!!! lol
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by red_johnny
Would they emmisions test a 21 year old car? I would hope not but I could see that happening.
Infact, CA goes back to 1975. Cwazy as it sounds.
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From: San Diego, Ca
Considering that the Clean Air Act requires every State to have at least as much enforcement as the Federal Law, it's naive to say that a State doesn't have an emissions requirement. In your
State, who knows what might happen if someone went here:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-...6929--,00.html
State, who knows what might happen if someone went here:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-...6929--,00.html
Drifting
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by MustangHunter
I tried searching the threads...couldnt find exactly what I need.
Here's the the question...long form.
I have 85'..emissions not an issue. I want to eventually get smog pump eliminator bracket. But in meantime...can I remove everything but the pump and cap of the 2 tubes coming off the exhaust manifolds?
Also not running a convertor.
Thanks for any help!
Ken
Here's the the question...long form.
I have 85'..emissions not an issue. I want to eventually get smog pump eliminator bracket. But in meantime...can I remove everything but the pump and cap of the 2 tubes coming off the exhaust manifolds?
Also not running a convertor.
Thanks for any help!
Ken
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From: WI
I think emissions testing will start to slacken not get tighter. As gas prices soar it will get to expensive not to maintain your car in good running condition also people will switch to hybrid cars.
Drifting
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From: CALGARY ab
Originally Posted by SunCr
And having no EGR or other means to tame combustion temps is a good way to reduce performance, burn valves or scorch a piston.
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by SunCr
In your State, who knows what might happen if someone went here:
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-...6929--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,1607,7-...6929--,00.html
Last edited by mseven; May 9, 2006 at 09:38 PM.
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Well, mine were bad. I verified this because I felt it sucking in my finger, meaning it was sucking air. I plugged mine with rubber nipple caps I got from AutoZone. Or what would be better is to unscrew the check valves and ditch them and find some bolts of the right size and thread size to screw in. Then nothing will enter. One of these days, I may just cut off the AIR ports and weld a metal patch over them.