i am looking to buy a set of headers, and i was considering the Flowtech camaro and firebird headers with y pipe. From what i can see, there is no A.I.R. hook-up. I know that the edelbrock tes headers have the AIR. Will i be able to use the Flowtech headers, and a catalytic converter without an AIR hookup and still pass Pa emmissions? Also will the lack of an AIR hookup cause the computer not to funtion properly?

Here's the link for the flowtech headers:

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/ES/ESFT/

 

the above link was the wrong one, this should work:

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin.../CFheader.html

 

The AIR system has no feedback to the ECM, so no it won't make the ECM not function. I ran these headers (and will be again over the Edelbrocks I have) and they worked out quite well.

As far as emissions goes, as long as they aren't smart enough when they check under the hood you will pass emissions testing just fine. Besides Flowtech gives you a CARB number so you can present that to the testers if they get upset.

 

i just installed these same headers about 3 weeks ago and they are good. i did have a little problem tightening the last bolt on the passenger side and also you need plenty of room under there if you are using jack stands i smacked my head a few times on that y pipe... ouch!!!
let me know if you need any tips!
oh i had to practically destroy the air system to get it off the car!!! i did not have to move my power steering as indicated in instillation but i did have to undo the compressor and push it out of the way putting the headers in. i also removed my smog pump a few weeks ago when i installed my aluminum pulleys!

 

what type of catalytic converter did u get- one without the air tube? or if u used the stock- did u not hook it up?

 

I just used a straight pipe. You can use a cat with the air tube, just block it off with a rubber or metal cap.

 

will do-thanks

 

i did the same.. straight pipe... also the cats in jegs with the air tube is like 50.00 bucks!!