Speaks for it self. Dosen't look like a terrible PITA and would get rid of some of those damn hoses that run all over the place. Would there be any performance gain, or at least enough to justify doing it?
Emissions is no concern, but MPG kinda is.


Hhaha anyone sick of me asking questions on a daily basis yet? But thanks to everyone who always answers! Maybe eventually i'll be able to actually give an intelligent answer to stuff besides how to get your hatch motor to work when it goes for a loop.

Can't wait till i make this insurance payment, then i can scrape some $$ together for the cat back and open element....




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88 Base Camaro
305 Auto
All Stock....for now

 

I just did this and it probably removed about 10-20 pounds from my car. Cleans up the engine compartment nicely. It does reduce drag on the belt & engine, therefore adding some horsepower (not real noticeable), and reduces weight which is always good. I think every little bit counts, so it was worth it to me. Hope i helped, Doug

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'91 Z28 - 50,000 miles. All power options leather. 350 TPI:
K&N; Fastchip; Airfoil; Custom 'Ram-Air'; SLP Headers; Slp Runners; Borla Catback 50% open; Dual factory Cats; Poweraid TB spacer; March underdrive pulleys; Accel Extreme 9000 wires, Accel coil; Hypertech rotor & cap; NGK platinum plugs; manual fan switch; TB coolant bypass; Pirelli P7000 Z245/50/R16 all season tires; Energy suspention motor mounts; smog pump delete.
S Cobra Radar Detector; Z28 SS Floormats

 

I did it too. Its probebly more like 30 lbs. That compressor is heavy. I got alot of room now in the engine bay. I can even see my valve cover now

 

I haven't done this yet, but was thinking of. However, I yield one concern for you. If you take off the emmissions and still have a cat you are in risk of blowing it, cause all that fuel that is unburnt if going to get stuck in there. If you don't care about emmissions then take it out, be sure to plug up the air tubes or cut them off and fix the hole so no dreadful fumes come back in the motor, and slam a pipe inplace of that cat. Good luck, let me know how it goes. BTW I have heard from some people that this is good for about 5 hp through most of the rpm range but way up top 5000+ it's good for almost 20. I don't know if it is true, but it certainly couldn't hurt.

 

Oh yeah i guess i shoulda mentioned I'd do this after Open element and full exhaust and ditching the cat. (summer projects) I could sure use that extra twist on the top end! Thanks for the input guys!

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88 Base Camaro
305 Auto
All Stock....for now

 

I agree with everyone I noticed the same things and plus that damn plug on the back passenger side is a breeze to replace. This was the best free mod for me!

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'87 Trans Am:
(Engine)
305 TPI
160 Degree Thermostat
TB Bypass
Accel 300+ 8.8 Racing Wires
Accel Super Coil
Bosch Platinium Plugs
Custom Ram Air with K&N
Removed Emissions Equipment & Cat.
(Stereo)
Kenwood Excelon

 

Rock,

Depending on your reasons for removing the system, Yes (or No).

If you are doing it for the horsepower gain, forget it. The peak power requirement of the air pump (not compressor) is about 2HP @ 4,500 RPM engine speed. If you have emissions inspections, you should also forget the removal.

However, if you want to reduce the weight and plumbing in the engine bay, go right ahead. The power difference (if there is one) will be invisible, but your sprak plugs will suddenly appear.

One suggestion if you do remove it - savets and pieces and take a photo of the installation before you remove it. If you ever move to an area where emissions inspections are mandatory, or if the inspections become mandatory in your area, you'll need the hardware. Even if you don't ever need it, many people hunt for these parts to replace thier missing systems when inspections are required (eBay?).

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Later,
Vader
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"I'm'a do Things My Way - It's My way or the Highway."
Adobe Acrobat Reader

 

Will it affect your ac\heater???

 

Will it cause an error code to appear when removing the smog pump?

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86 Tramaro 90% Trans Am/ 10% IROC/Z (nose, hood,& fenders)
Trans Am Mods as of 1/10/01
3inch
T.E.S/Flowmaster setup,gutted cat,gutted maf,relocated mat,373 gears,upgraded factory chip,255 liter h/press. walpro f/pump & throttle body coolant bypass
njdaewoo@excite.com

 

It will not affect your ac or heater.

And no it should not throw any codes upon removal.

 

can anyone send me pics of the ac pump and smog pump off the car so i will know what all parts u guys removed...

I already bypassed the ac and smog with a smaller belt but i want to clear up my engine bay of things not being used anymore..

my email is chevyberry1@gmail.com need pics bad