smog pump delete
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From: Mt Pleasant Michigan
I was looking at some of these and then pulled my pump apart, removed the fins inside and replaced the rear bearing. I wont get the advantage of a smaller idler pulley but it was easy, cheap and still looks stock.
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Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
I made my own and posted step by step pics here but heard about it from one of the supporting vendors, they were upset that I built mine for about 1/10 of their cost. All I can say is that if you have the ability, get yourself some 3/8" flat stock, some 3/8 steel tubing, a tape measure, and a hacksaw. In my case I welded the pieces together but they can also be bolted together.
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Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Can you email me these photos howie123y@aol.com
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Couple of pics of one I made.
I had access to a lathe, but the spacers could be made without one. Here is some info on mine.
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Air%20...Delete%20Info/
I had access to a lathe, but the spacers could be made without one. Here is some info on mine.
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Air%20...Delete%20Info/
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Mt Pleasant Michigan
Agent 86
Nice work
If I could have made one look that good I may have made a bracket rather than Gut my Pump. You could sell those I am sure, the ones I looked at from the suppliers looked ok for a race car but that is about it. I probably a fended a few race car owners now
Nice work
If I could have made one look that good I may have made a bracket rather than Gut my Pump. You could sell those I am sure, the ones I looked at from the suppliers looked ok for a race car but that is about it. I probably a fended a few race car owners now
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Couple of pics of one I made.
I had access to a lathe, but the spacers could be made without one. Here is some info on mine.
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Air%20...Delete%20Info/
I had access to a lathe, but the spacers could be made without one. Here is some info on mine.
http://members.shaw.ca/dankai/Air%20...Delete%20Info/
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
Wow, Dan, nice work! Now that one is worth the money some suppliers are asking for the flat bar, plastic pulley crappy looking deals. At least the TPiS has a little styling with the brackets. Still have the plastic pulley tho. Anyone have a long term report on how well the plastic pullies hold out? Looks like the weak link.
