Check valve relocation
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Check valve relocation
im getting the CEL p1416 so I’m going to do the relocation to hopefully fix the problem. Only thing is I can’t figure out what the metal drivers side pipe is called so I can’t find one to use as the replacement for the passenger side.
Anyone know now what to call it or where to find it?
Anyone know now what to call it or where to find it?
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I looked for an 02 and the driver side air pipe was over $350
... I think you would be better off getting one from Marc at vettenuts
... I think you would be better off getting one from Marc at vettenuts
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are you opposed to removing the air pump system?... you could do that and not have to worry about it again
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Have not seen that recommended anywhere. What would be the benefit of keeping it vs deleting.
And what would need to be done to remove it
And what would need to be done to remove it
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it's only real purpose is to reduce emissions, you will notice no difference in performance if you remove it but it does save a bit of weight and you won't have to worry about any parts failing... you will need block off plates for your manifolds and then have someone remove the codes that way you don't get a cel and still pass state inspection... aside from that you just remove all of the pipes and the air pump under the driver side headlight, it's really easy... mine has been gone for years
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You can remove it.. If you don't have to pass emissions.
You would need to plug it up at the exhaust., Then have it tuned out in the
PCM so it wouldn't set a code and wouldn't run the electric air pump..
It's purpose is to introduce fresh air into the exhaust at start up to get the
cats to "light off" and heat up quicker, therefore reducing emissions
You would need to plug it up at the exhaust., Then have it tuned out in the
PCM so it wouldn't set a code and wouldn't run the electric air pump..
It's purpose is to introduce fresh air into the exhaust at start up to get the
cats to "light off" and heat up quicker, therefore reducing emissions
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I do have emissions here. Now I have a year to have it done so I can go get some headers Installed. A tune and get rid of it so I can make it all emissions
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if your state only uses the obd2 port then you can make it pass emissions no problem, the sniffer I'm not totally sure about... I guess technically it could fail a visual inspection, in some states if the car was originally equipped with it then it must be present... on the other hand most inspectors wouldn't even notice if it was missing and they would have to be aware that it was there to begin with... most places won't even bother to check that in my experience, as long as it passes the obd2 test and all your safety items are good then you should be fine
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im getting the CEL p1416 so I’m going to do the relocation to hopefully fix the problem. Only thing is I can’t figure out what the metal drivers side pipe is called so I can’t find one to use as the replacement for the passenger side.
Anyone know now what to call it or where to find it?
Anyone know now what to call it or where to find it?
Now the check valve is near the spark plugs and easy to get at.:thum
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Just sent an email to east coast supercharging to schedule a time for headers and tune. So I can get rid of the hole system.
May as well fix the hole thing and be done. Lol
May as well fix the hole thing and be done. Lol