AIR relocate?
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Drifting
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
AIR relocate?
Has anyone figured out how to relocate the pass. side AIR valve? Possible using a set up from an LS1 F-body? They were mounted by the exhaust manifolds on both sides. Why they didn't do that on the C5 is 
I have read the "old" posts and the "why relocate it?" opinions, but also noticed that it always seems to be the right bank that goes bad. ( maybe because it's difficult to change and the other isn't) I really don't want to remove the intake and all the other connections associated with that or buy new gaskets, etc. But once I do I don't ever want to have to do it again for a simple, inexpensive part. (most likely the gaskets cost a lot more than the valve) I don't see a reason why it wasn't mounted by the exhaust, any ideas on that?
Thanks
I have read the "old" posts and the "why relocate it?" opinions, but also noticed that it always seems to be the right bank that goes bad. ( maybe because it's difficult to change and the other isn't) I really don't want to remove the intake and all the other connections associated with that or buy new gaskets, etc. But once I do I don't ever want to have to do it again for a simple, inexpensive part. (most likely the gaskets cost a lot more than the valve) I don't see a reason why it wasn't mounted by the exhaust, any ideas on that?Thanks
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I removed mine as well but if I were to have kept it my plan was to relocate the valve. Simply moving closer to the driver's side would also work since I believe it is threaded onto the pipe. You could make up a new piece to add to the end near the rubber connections.
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Le Mans Master
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Depends on yout state smog rules---IF they only check visually for the AIR system---( Like here in Calif) what I do is to 1st delete all the AIR related codes and enablers from the tune---Then you can purchase AIR block off plates that go rite on the exhaust manifold between the manifold and AIR plumbing--They just look like thick gaskets and no one will know they are blocked off--All the AIR sytem will remain intact --it just doesn't work---Also i found that i had to unplug the elect pigtail on the pump itself as it would randomly kick on---As far as emissions out the tail-pipe NO affect--still passes even strict calif #'s on the rollers--- trying to correct via re-locating is difficult and a pain--
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Drifting
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
Depends on yout state smog rules---IF they only check visually for the AIR system---( Like here in Calif) what I do is to 1st delete all the AIR related codes and enablers from the tune---Then you can purchase AIR block off plates that go rite on the exhaust manifold between the manifold and AIR plumbing--They just look like thick gaskets and no one will know they are blocked off--All the AIR sytem will remain intact --it just doesn't work---Also i found that i had to unplug the elect pigtail on the pump itself as it would randomly kick on---As far as emissions out the tail-pipe NO affect--still passes even strict calif #'s on the rollers--- trying to correct via re-locating is difficult and a pain--
We don't have visual inspection, but I like the block off idea.
Melting Slicks
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Check out this thread. Relocating it is not hard at all. Did mine two years ago, not a problem since then, and if it does go bad, ten minute job. Disregard the dusty engine.
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Drifting
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
Check out this thread. Relocating it is not hard at all. Did mine two years ago, not a problem since then, and if it does go bad, ten minute job. Disregard the dusty engine.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...eck-valve.html
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A pic of my Camaro SS that I had when I bought the C5. Can't really see the valves very well.
