For headers without these things on them, it IS mandatory for the O2 bung so u canslip the O2 sensor on correct? Otherwise the ride will be really boggy and slow? Ok now the A.I.R. tubes, what if I leave those off and not connected to teh headers?

 

mandatory=death and (to some)taxes-are you abandoning the computer controlled aspect of your camaro?

 

no, but waht can I do f my headers dont have slots for the AIR or O2 sensor

 

slp offers both the bung and the a.i.r. tubes separately in the newest catalog (got it last week) the separate exhaust parts are in the "street rod" section. stainless though with the related attachment concerns. i think hedman and hooker have similar in mild steel.with the opportunity you have now a good idea is to switch to a heated o2 and install it where it can sample the gasses from all 8 cylinders-i put mine in about 8-12 inches in front of the converter flange-horizontal and on the inboard side of the pipe

 

what if I leave teh AIR tubes disconnected? What would happen

 

I left my A.I.R. Tubes disconnected and no problems so far. I also did away with the rest of my pollution stuff; probably not a good idea if your state has emission laws. I put my O2 sensor right on top of the collector on the full-length headers, but had to move it to the inside of the collector when I switched to a T5. I looked everywhere for something with 18mm fine thread so I wouldn't have the pay the $13 to buy the bung from Jegs, and I ended up finding the bung from some guy around where I live. Dont try to look for a nut with 18mm fine thread to use; I'm convinced they dont exist.

Matt

 

what is the point of the air tubes??? i want to leave them off,, but i dont know if ill pass emisions!!

 

The point of the AIR tubes and the AIR pump as I understand it is to inject clean air into the exhaust to dilute the exhaust so that pollution such as carbon monoxide falls under a certain level in parts per million (ppm). As I said, I've taken mine off and had no problems so far, however, I dont have to pass any emissions testing.

Matt

 

ok i talked to the guy about it,, he says that there is a AIR thing for a ford on it,, ,will it work for my 84 TA??

 

Actually, the AIR tubes inject air (oxygen) into the exhaust stream to help light off your cat at startup.

 

ium being told by people that ill pass without the AIR stuff.....

 

Depends; if they do a visual and no AIR tubes, no pass. If no visual, or you have the tubes but not connected, you should pass fine. They don't do (as far as I know) cold start check.

 

no visual here,, thank ***!! so ill pass as long as i warm the car up realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly goood?,,,this wont throw the O2 sensor off?


waht the crap.. you cant say g0d?