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Some people will tell you yes, but the emissions stations are not supposed to pass you if you do not have your complete A.I.R. system intact. The entire system only robs around 1 0r 2 hp. You can modify your headers to include your A.I.R. system: simply weld your original Tubes to the headers.
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i wasnt concerned with powerloss much. its just that headers with the tubes and a cat with the hookup a far more pricey than those without. plus it looks better under the hood without them. smog pump can be removed with air injection system right? i am definately stil running a cat
You need to keep the pump to pass emissions (Visual inspection) Again, some will tell you that you can get rid of the pump and still pass the visual, but the inspectors are not supposed to pass a car with any of this system removed. I have seen a few headers that look ok with the A.I.R. tubes (SLP and Edelbrock T.E.S. come to mind) If the car isnt your daily driver, you can get Collector insurance and avoid the smog requirements altogether.
i just prefer the look without air tubes. thanks for your help i am pretty sure i will just leave the smog pump on for the visual. run headers without air tubes. definately have a cat. and if i cant pass with that ill just get collectors insurance. thanks for your help man i really appreciate it