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Apr 21, 2004 | 04:46 PM

AgentOrange

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!AIR, what to do?

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??

Apr 21, 2004 | 04:48 PM

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

Apr 21, 2004 | 06:55 PM

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

Apr 21, 2004 | 07:02 PM

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

Apr 21, 2004 | 07:24 PM

Raptor99

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

Apr 21, 2004 | 08:50 PM

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

exactly

Apr 21, 2004 | 08:52 PM

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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.

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Apr 21, 2004 | 10:11 PM

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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.

yep, thats the AIR pump

Apr 21, 2004 | 10:25 PM

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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

Apr 21, 2004 | 11:34 PM

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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.

Apr 21, 2004 | 11:43 PM

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You only save like 15 lbs.

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.

Apr 21, 2004 | 11:48 PM

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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.

Apr 22, 2004 | 12:03 AM

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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.