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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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CArbon canister?

what does the carbon canister do and would it add or reduce power? thanks
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Re: CArbon canister?

It recycles fuel vapors from the gas tank, it's pollution equipment. Doesn't really help or hurt power at all.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Re: CArbon canister?

I took out mine just to clean up the engine bay abit. If you got it out plug the fuel vapor line going to it and get a ventable gas cap.
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