AgentOrange

When I remove all the AIR junk on my ride what do I need to do. I'm going to disable the SES code with my HPTuner so thats covered. How about the vacuum lines, can I just plug them up or should they still be connected in some configuration??

Turo

iTrader: (23)

on my 01 i just plugged the one vacuum line that was attached to the system. everything else is sitting in my garage

Raptor99

I didn't think disabling the AIR system throws a code. I thought it was only the EGR system?

1RawTA

iTrader: (1)

what is there to gain by removing the air system? i just left mine on becuase i didnt think it was worth the hastle

Raptor99

You get a cleaner engine bay, that's about it. You only save like 15 lbs.

AgentOrange

exactly

ChevyWeatherman

iTrader: (2)

I have a 2002 with no EGR, removing the AIR still threw a code. I also plugged the one little line that is left over.

TheBlurLS1

iTrader: (8)

is that whining sound that comes on when i start the car the AIR pump kicking on? it does it when its cold so im guessing thats what it is.

Turo

iTrader: (23)

yep, thats the AIR pump

TheBlurLS1

iTrader: (8)

well that crap has got to go, way too loud. im bout to pull its scholarship lol. ill prolly get my uncle to build me some billet block off plates for the exhaust or somthing. is the pump behind the driver headlight? if so then i guess it has some lines or somthing running to the cats????anyway demo work is my specialty

Mike K.

yeah its behind and below the drivers head light. Its easy to pull just start with the pump and pull all the wires. I also had to plug the vacuum line that was left over by the rear of the intake.

LS1LT1

iTrader: (16)

Only?! I've laid awake nights trying to figure out ways to save even just 2 pounds off the nose without sacrificing too much!
If it's (ie: EGR and AIR combined) really that much weight total then I might just do it as well.

Beast96Z

iTrader: (21)

The air pump is there to help with the cats heating up or some crap like that. If you still have cats, don't remove the pump.

untchabl

Well, my air pump died, so I'm just gonna take it off rather than spend $200 on a new pump. Gonna pull the EGR off as well cause I'm gonna run L/T's and no cats soon anyway.

Assassin

iTrader: (3)

what do you do with the egr hole in the top of the intake manifold?

flyin red TA

You need a block off plate.

SVC707

iTrader: (33)

i have a spare egr block plate available made from aluminum... nice piece if you want it i dont know how to post a picture but i can emial it to you

untchabl

I'm gonna switch to the LS6 intake manifold, which doesn't have the EGR hole.