CA Smog Pump 1990 5.0 TPI
CA Smog Pump 1990 5.0 TPI
I want to eliminate the smog pump and all the emmission crap. How or what do I replace the smog pump with so the belt will still fit? It doesn't appear that I can rerout the belt because it looks like it will rub.
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From: Troup, Texas
Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: ZZZ# 0607 of 1200 produced
Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9 Bolt PBR Disc
Re: CA Smog Pump 1990 5.0 TPI
FWIW, the smog pump only draws around 1 hp to operate. If you are removing it because it "hurts performance," there are other things that could go first.
Will
Will
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,017
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From: Troup, Texas
Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: ZZZ# 0607 of 1200 produced
Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BW 9 Bolt PBR Disc
Re: CA Smog Pump 1990 5.0 TPI
It doesn't take much power, er draw power from the engine to spin that pump. A/C and other accesories that really give resistance hurt performance more. I wouldn't worry about getting the delete pulley unless you really want to. I mean it won't hurt, but if you need to smog and keep it legal, might as well leave it in place. It's the least of your worries.
On a side note though, if it is old, replace it while you can. I had mine sieze up on my and fry my belt once, and I know it's happened to others here too.
Will
On a side note though, if it is old, replace it while you can. I had mine sieze up on my and fry my belt once, and I know it's happened to others here too.
Will
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From: Chicagoland Suburbs
Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: LT1, AFR 195cc, 231/239 LE cam.
Transmission: M28 T56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10bolt waiting to explode.
Re: CA Smog Pump 1990 5.0 TPI
If you aren't running emissions then remove the pump, sure its not much, but every pound saved, and every bit of hp counts.
You won't notice a gain really.
You won't notice a gain really.
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