How to remove A.I.R.
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Burning Brakes
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From: The Kid with the vette
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How to remove A.I.R.
I broke a line while i was doing my headers and i just wanted to know if i really need A.I.R. or if i can take it off
If i can take it off exactly what do i need to do it
I really dont wana have to buy a line so if i can just take it out that would be great
but i dont wana hurt anything
If i can take it off exactly what do i need to do it
I really dont wana have to buy a line so if i can just take it out that would be great
but i dont wana hurt anything
Le Mans Master
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From: More cowbell...
St. Jude Donor '04
Re: How to remove A.I.R. (ZRWANABE)
The AIR system helps to keep your Cats from clogging. If you are still running cats, keep the AIR.. if not, you can ditch it, by just getting rid of all the plumbing, and plugging up the holes in the manifolds with bolts, and making a plate to go over the intake manifold connection.
-Mark
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Burning Brakes
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From: Warrenville IL
Re: How to remove A.I.R. (MarkLT1)
There are (2) 10mm bolts holding the AIR tube to the back of the intake manifold. You'll need a gasket & blockoff plate there.
There is a bolt on the back of the pass.side head holding the AIR tube bracket to the head I forget what size it is ( 14mm or 9/16") .
The bracket is slotted so all you need to do is get the bolt loose but it's tough to get at. The rest of it comes apart pretty easily.
There is a bolt on the back of the pass.side head holding the AIR tube bracket to the head I forget what size it is ( 14mm or 9/16") .
The bracket is slotted so all you need to do is get the bolt loose but it's tough to get at. The rest of it comes apart pretty easily.
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Burning Brakes
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From: The Kid with the vette
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Re: How to remove A.I.R. (nickd)
removing all the lines was easy cause i pulled the heads off the car
what i would like to know is how do i get rid of the A.I.R. pump
what i would like to know is how do i get rid of the A.I.R. pump
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: How to remove A.I.R. (ZRWANABE)
You could ship it to me, I need a new one, or at least one that works, and doesn't shake my serpentine belt and make excess noise.
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Burning Brakes
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From: The Kid with the vette
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Re: How to remove A.I.R. (CentralCoaster)
does anybody know if they make a kit for removing the pump or if i can put my belt on a differant way like i did on my camaro???
Drifting
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Re: How to remove A.I.R. (CentralCoaster)
CentralCoaster: Need an AIR Pump? I will have mine up for grabs as soon as I figure out the new bracketry (know what to do, just gotta get it done and verify it'll work).
It'll go for a resonable price if your intersted, its all cleaned up too...
Email me and let me know
As for the posters issue, the LT1 used an electric AIR Pump I beleive, so all you should have to do is disconnect whatevers there and cap off at the exhaust (then send it to me so I can design a smog legal car again :p:) They make an eliminator bracket for the L98s...
Goodluck
Matt
It'll go for a resonable price if your intersted, its all cleaned up too...
Email me and let me know
As for the posters issue, the LT1 used an electric AIR Pump I beleive, so all you should have to do is disconnect whatevers there and cap off at the exhaust (then send it to me so I can design a smog legal car again :p:) They make an eliminator bracket for the L98s...
Goodluck
Matt
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From: tucson AZ
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Re: How to remove A.I.R. (VetteRacer282)
Please let me know if you get rid of the AIR Pump......How will you pass the smog check......
Maybe your hints will help me get rid of mine, here in Huntington Beach, CA.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW......
thanks
tony
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Maybe your hints will help me get rid of mine, here in Huntington Beach, CA.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW......
thanks
tony
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Re: How to remove A.I.R. (VetteRacer282)
CentralCoaster: Need an AIR Pump? I will have mine up for grabs as soon as I figure out the new bracketry (know what to do, just gotta get it done and verify it'll work).
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Re: How to remove A.I.R. (CentralCoaster)
ZRWANNABE,
LT1's have Electic A.I.R. pumps that are down in the nosewell. (behind the foglights) So I don't know what exactly you're trying to get rid of? :confused: Having smog stuff on LT1 doesn't really do any harm (performance wise)
LT1's have Electic A.I.R. pumps that are down in the nosewell. (behind the foglights) So I don't know what exactly you're trying to get rid of? :confused: Having smog stuff on LT1 doesn't really do any harm (performance wise)
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Re: How to remove A.I.R. (oldace84)
Oldace: For now, its paying for smog (~$100 extra). I have a few places I can get it done.
Check with your local speed shops, most will know a guy or two that can "pass" the car.
Eventually I want to put an electric pump in, just so I can somewhat go legal (would still have to swap exhuast out) if I ever needed (hopefully wont live in naziville... errr California :rolleyes: long enough to worry about it though :D
I got rid of it for looks, etc... the current setup is going to be idler pulley in stock area (custom bracket, but same general location), Powersteering pump in stock location/bracket, and alternator in stock area with stock/custom bracket (heim jointed inplace of AIR pump). At some point it will be waterpump and alternator, with a custom bracket and V-Belt setup... nothing quite like electric pumps (Water, PS, AIR)
Let me know in an email if you cant find a shop to Pass you. I may be able to check a few references and see what I can find..
Matt
Check with your local speed shops, most will know a guy or two that can "pass" the car.
Eventually I want to put an electric pump in, just so I can somewhat go legal (would still have to swap exhuast out) if I ever needed (hopefully wont live in naziville... errr California :rolleyes: long enough to worry about it though :D
I got rid of it for looks, etc... the current setup is going to be idler pulley in stock area (custom bracket, but same general location), Powersteering pump in stock location/bracket, and alternator in stock area with stock/custom bracket (heim jointed inplace of AIR pump). At some point it will be waterpump and alternator, with a custom bracket and V-Belt setup... nothing quite like electric pumps (Water, PS, AIR)
Let me know in an email if you cant find a shop to Pass you. I may be able to check a few references and see what I can find..
Matt