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1985 airpump delete help
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: bethlehem PA
1985 airpump delete help
Hi guy's, I'm looking t remove my air pump. What make is a good air pump delete. Has anyone eliminated the pully and used a smaller belt. What options do I have. I'm installing headers and removing cats.
As always thanks for helping
Nick
As always thanks for helping
Nick
Le Mans Master
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From: WV
I have the TPIS air pump delete on my 89...Around $160.00 but it's well made and cleans up the engine bay a little...WW
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/62
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Last edited by WW7; Aug 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM.
Pro
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From: Seattle Wa
I was able to remove mine, and take as much apart as I could, then I beat the guts out with a big hammer, and screwdriver. (Til it was a pulley held by the case) Then put it back together, and put it back on. Now its just a pulley, and I kept the same belt. Not pretty like some, but much cheaper. $0 h
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I have the TPIS air pump delete on my 89...Around $160.00 but it's well made and cleans up the engine bay a little...WW
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/62
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http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/62
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That is what i used for a few years, until i realized a bigger air pump is better.
Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
If you are going to delete your smog pump and it still working I swap my delete kit for your whole setup.
This one was just installed on my car before I got it, I would rather have a stock looking engine
BTW the stock belt works no need to down size on the belt, my belt tensioner was weak when I got the car, the tensioner caused all kinds of belt slippage, I tried an undersized belt it did nothing to help.
The tensioner was 30 bucks or so on amamzon
This one was just installed on my car before I got it, I would rather have a stock looking engine
BTW the stock belt works no need to down size on the belt, my belt tensioner was weak when I got the car, the tensioner caused all kinds of belt slippage, I tried an undersized belt it did nothing to help.
The tensioner was 30 bucks or so on amamzon
Last edited by bob guzzy; Sep 14, 2013 at 12:01 PM.
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Racer
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Know this. On my 85, I've had it deleted for 2 years now and I lost all the alternator housing bolts + alternator and the connector because I didnt make a bracket for the back of the alternator. It shook the bolts out fro. Driving and all broke. Just make sure you have something to brace the back of it if you put this on
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
All the braces should be kept in stock locations. A PO may have chucked the braces after an alternator or header install thinking it isnt a big deal. You get hardware to put these brackets back with a quality set of headers because they thought the braces were important.Check at some Vette junk yards for replacements or make some braces.
Burning Brakes
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From: Auburn Michigan
Depending on how far you want to go with your delete, here's a link to a couple different options
Air pump delete
Air pump delete
Instructor
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From: new jersey new jersey
hey does removing the air pump throw any codes? im not to worried about passing inspection but i dont want ECM issues and check engine lights please let me know what to expect thanks for the time.
Instructor
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From: new jersey new jersey
thanks vette oz im still working on my heat door.. waiting for a Friend to come help me jump the motor wires to see if the door moves hopefully it does and if so i will remove and repair the black programmer and get that repaired i suck at electric stuff..
did a new coolant temp sensor still takes 6-8 cranks to fire.
other wise runs well - thanks for all the info tho.
did a new coolant temp sensor still takes 6-8 cranks to fire.
other wise runs well - thanks for all the info tho.