air pump.

[rufrider76]

i was just wondering if I could pull the air pump off of my car. i have a functional ram air hood that has no provision for the hose that runs from the air pump any way so it is not working. i just taped off the end so nothing would get in there but it is just hanging there other than thAT

[93blackta]

i pulled mine off my 93 ta with no problems or codes. it may be a little different with the 94+ models

[Injuneer]

The AIR system only runs for a few minutes at startup to help heat the cats faster. If you delete the system, will not set a code in 93-95, as long as you have a good fuse in the circuit. Removing the system does not improve performance, other than saving maybe 7# of weight.

The stock WS6 and SLP Ram Air HO airboxes have a connection for the AIR pump air supply on the lower 1/2 of the box.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

You could put a little air filter on that AIR pump intake hose, if you wanted to keep it.

[rufrider76]

so it is seven pounds of dead weight that does nothing. i think i will let it go if i am not going to set a code or anything. oh yeah i just got my cord so i can hook up to my laptop with a scanner

[Injuneer]

Its 7# of equipment that helps reduce emissions. That is actually of value to some people. I kept ALL the emissions equipment intact on my 800HP stroker, as long as the car was street driven. And, it would pass NJ rolling emissions with the dual 3" CarSound cats. Only when the car was taken off the street, did I remove the AIR pump.

Sort of a "personal preference" thing.....

[DeWynter]

I still have my AIR to on my 89, heck I even bought my headers with the AIR attachments so I keep it, And I dont even have emissions testing in alberta!

[02Z28]

yeah, i think it's a good idea to keep all that stuff intact....just because a certain area doesn't require emissions testing right now, doesn't mean they won't start.

and how far up the creek will you be after you spend a ton of money modding your ride without the emissions stuff when they enact emissions testing? if you don't have the money right then & there to put the emissions stuff back on, you could be pretty screwed.