A.I.R. & Headers questions..
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A.I.R. & Headers questions..
ok well as some of you know I have to get my engine rebuilt.. I would like to put a set of headers on when I drop the engine back in.. problem is my truck has that A.I.R. crap that hooks up to the exhaust manifolds.. I know edelbrock makes a set which will adapt to it but are very expensive. Is there anyway to get rid of the A.I.R. Pump and all that? I was told it doesn't do much as far as emissions. I know there's a 2 wire plug that connects to some kind of solonoid after the pump. if I unplug that connector when it's running the engine dies. what would I have to do with that plug? short the wires or something?
thanks.. also if you have any suggestion for decent headers at a good price.
thanks.. also if you have any suggestion for decent headers at a good price.
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Car: 83Z28 HO
Engine: Magnacharged Dart Little M 408
Transmission: G Force 5 speed
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If you live in a smog state, where they do underhood checks, then I'd keep it on there if I were you. It really doesn't effect power much at all.
But, If that doesn't apply, like me,
I removed the air tubing off my exhaust manifolds, plugged the holes, removed my air management valve (unplugging it won't set off a code), and ran a hose from the pump straight to the Catalytic Converter connection. You still need to run air to it so it doesn't overheat. It can also eventually cause the Cat to plug up.
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-1983 L69 Camaro Z28 305 H.O. (Bored .030 over,Teflon oil seals,Melling H.V. oil pump,Hyperetic pistons,chrome-moly rings,2040 Crane compu-cam) T-tops, 3:73 Open rear, BW T-5, Rebuilt E4ME 4 Barrel, Duel Snorkle Air Cleaner w/K&N Filter , Rhino Clutch, Crane 2040 Compu-cam, LS1 valve springs, porting, PST front end kit with new springs, and runs awesome!! Now for paint, interior, etc...etc.....Future Mods: Get rid of the 100 or so interior rattles.
But, If that doesn't apply, like me,
I removed the air tubing off my exhaust manifolds, plugged the holes, removed my air management valve (unplugging it won't set off a code), and ran a hose from the pump straight to the Catalytic Converter connection. You still need to run air to it so it doesn't overheat. It can also eventually cause the Cat to plug up. ------------------
-1983 L69 Camaro Z28 305 H.O. (Bored .030 over,Teflon oil seals,Melling H.V. oil pump,Hyperetic pistons,chrome-moly rings,2040 Crane compu-cam) T-tops, 3:73 Open rear, BW T-5, Rebuilt E4ME 4 Barrel, Duel Snorkle Air Cleaner w/K&N Filter , Rhino Clutch, Crane 2040 Compu-cam, LS1 valve springs, porting, PST front end kit with new springs, and runs awesome!! Now for paint, interior, etc...etc.....Future Mods: Get rid of the 100 or so interior rattles.
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Car: 1991 BandittII Firebird
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there are companys out there that sell headers for trucks that are alot cheaper than the headers for f-bodys
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1991 banditt2 #130 of 600
Project 350 TPI Banditt II
http://www.street-dawg-racing.cityslide.com
www.gcfba.com (Greater Cincinnati F-Body Association)
http://www.cincyspeed.com/
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1991 banditt2 #130 of 600
Project 350 TPI Banditt II
http://www.street-dawg-racing.cityslide.com
www.gcfba.com (Greater Cincinnati F-Body Association)
http://www.cincyspeed.com/
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