Do you gain power by taking all the emission crap off. Is it worth taking it off. I was thinking about taking it off, but can't decide. Please help. Will It cause any problems? It was TBI, but the owner before me changed it to carbed.

87 firebird formula
305 LG4
edelbrock intake manifold
Holly 600 double pumper

 

C'mon, someone please tell me something. Anything.

 

I don't really think it's a power adder. It sure does open up your working area though. I've had no problems at all. I left the air pump on but I gutted it. That way I still have the pump pulley and am able to use the same belt.

 

No it is not a power adder at all. I removed all of mine pump and all. I even took off the air tubes from the exhaust manifolds and I have no problems at all. Well one but that is due to underdrive pulleys I think. I have a small charge problem. You will need a few parts when you do this. If you have the manifolds you will need 1/4" pipe threads and one 1/2" pipe cap. You need a torx wrench I think 40 not sure though and a 10mm socket. Also you will need to look at madmax's article in the tech section for belt rerouting if you pull the pump off.