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Old Jul 27, 2019 | 01:10 PM
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I’m wanting to delete the AIR system and I know doing so will set off a cel and will need to be tuned out but my question is it okay to run the car like this until I have it tuned or will it cause performance issues?
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Do you have headers on it with NO air connections on them?
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Do you have headers on it with NO air connections on them?
No my headers have the air connection and is currently hooked up, I was going to get block off plates
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No my headers have the air connection and is currently hooked up, I was going to get block off plates
You will be fine, I drove my car that way with no probs except the CEL code it sets
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Smoken1 is correct - but just to elaborate more for your piece of mind....
The AIR pump is just for help passing emissions and does just what it sounds like - pumps air into the exhaust.
Taken from another thread on these forums: "It's purpose is to inject oxygen into the exhaust right after start up to help burn any leftover fuel in the exhaust during this rich condition."
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-function.html

It has no affect what-so-ever on performance or normal operation. FYI I have removed mine (but also tuned it out of the ECU)
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