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Sep 14, 2014 | 12:12 PM

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fastcaj

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Vacuum pump on C5Z?

Anybody run a vacuum pump on there C5Z?
How does it work? Make more power?
http://www.gzmotorsports.com/SVPK-LS...-pump-kit.html

Thanks

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Sep 14, 2014 | 02:45 PM

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john8642

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I believe it's used to provide vacuum to feed the brake booster on engines that don't make enough on their own.

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Sep 14, 2014 | 03:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by john8642

I believe it's used to provide vacuum to feed the brake booster on engines that don't make enough on their own.

different thing

a vacuum pump is like the ultimate pcv system. you gain a few hp from evac'ing the gas in the crankcase and it cuts down on oil consumption when racing considerably

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