what is this?
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: stock
Axle/Gears: stock
what is this?
Im pretty ignorant about engines, and i wanted to know what this is
And if it's bad to have the cap off, cause my car doesnt have a cap on it.
again im an engine noob so dont flame me.
And if it's bad to have the cap off, cause my car doesnt have a cap on it.
again im an engine noob so dont flame me.
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From: Victoria, Tx
Car: 1992 Camaro RS Convertible
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: LS1 posi/disk 3.42
Re: what is this?
that looks like the spot where the heating tube?(not sure on the exact name at the moment) connects to the manifold then to the stock air filter housing to help warm the engine faster in cold weather
edit: no its not bad to leave it off
edit: no its not bad to leave it off
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Re: what is this?
its for the stove pipe (flex metal tubing) to go to the air cleaner to function the thermac device to help the motor warm up
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From: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: what is this?
For the most part, it is totally unneeded, although a yearly inspector might give you grief if he's ****.