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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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A.I.R delete in tbi help!

I am wanting to buy some hooker 2055 but he has delete the A.I.R pipe and i was wondering if that would mess up my engine if i install them or are the hose that are attached to headers do nothing. Or would i have to buy some other things if i want to delete that.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 01:48 AM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

Well because you're in California you'll fail the visual part of the smog test.

Otherwise, read the sticky at the top that says "Can I remove my AIR from my engine?"

The computer does not monitor the AIR system so it doesnt care.
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

I know someone who will not check on the visual for smog check i will just buy them
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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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So the check engine would go on if i delete that and have to remove other stuff too just want to know that
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Old Sep 3, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

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So the check engine would go on if i delete that and have to remove other stuff too just want to know that
You will be just fine.

I deleted mine with the stock manifolds; plugged the holes, yanked the pipes and the pump. Its all good.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

Would i need some kind of kit or things i need to buy
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

I have the hooker headers with no smog stuff and I never got a check engine light. Like Kevin said, it wont pass emissions at all, both visually and the sniffer...
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

So it would be best to just buy some with the air tubes then
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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since you live in SmogNazi California...yes
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Re: A.I.R delete in tbi help!

Oh pk thank you for your help
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