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Nov 17, 2005 | 09:49 AM

#41

Michael02hawk

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Originally Posted by LiquidSword

I wanted to go with out it, but I was told that it throws a code unless you program it off. Is that true?

I do prefrer the way it looks with out them much better.

Here is how to re-program for the codes:

http://bowlingss.com/Removing%20Air_...%20Ls1Edit.htm

During inpection, most garages (short of the dealership) dont even know to look for an AIR system. In any event, I've kept the pipe, check valve and tubing (for each side), that runs out from the headers, I could easily re-mount that stuff once a year, during the visual portion of the inspection. So no biggie.

Nov 17, 2005 | 09:53 AM

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01formula6

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Like almost everyone else said... just take it off and toss it. Engine bay looks much cleaner, much easier to work on, and saves a little weight.

Nov 17, 2005 | 10:40 AM

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where does everyone get the block off plates for the manifold and intake?

Nov 17, 2005 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkAzNite

where does everyone get the block off plates for the manifold and intake?

I might make my own but this place sells them:

http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cfm?catagory=Exhaust

Nov 17, 2005 | 01:37 PM

#45

setxws6

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Have any of you ever weighed the whole system? I would think that the pump has a little weight to it?

Nov 17, 2005 | 03:09 PM

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Is the EGR part of the AIR system? I mean, can i pull the air and the pump and still have the EGR?

Nov 17, 2005 | 03:14 PM

#47

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2 different systems. So yes you can.

Nov 17, 2005 | 03:24 PM

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My check valve was squeaking, so I tossed it. I've thought about emissions from time to time, but have never regretted it. FL doesn't have emissions, so as long as I stay in the military, I won't have to worry about it.

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Nov 17, 2005 | 03:29 PM

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00'WS6Rocket

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I just took off egr, but I kept the a.i.r. becuase I kept the cat's.

Nov 17, 2005 | 04:05 PM

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I hear so many different things. leave this, get rid of this, my concern is Texas is now Emissions testing, I have stock manifolds and will be a while before can afford headers, it would be nice to clean the engine bay up a bit, Main question, if remove AIR, leave EGR, will I possibly fail emissions (not concerned with a visual check)?

Nov 18, 2005 | 12:28 AM

#51

BriancWS6

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkAzNite

If either system is removed you will throw a code unless you have it turned off via LS1edit, or HPtuners. Once that is done, your good to go.

I have been without AIR and running an ORY since first of June without having the codes turned off. I just have to stare at the ses light. Oh well, it doesn't hinder performance, so I will have it turned off after the heads/cam and a dyno tune

Nov 18, 2005 | 03:27 PM

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black01_WS6

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got rid of it and haven't looked back. cleans up the engine bay as well.

Nov 19, 2005 | 08:25 PM

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00'WS6Rocket

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I live in texas just get your car done with ls1 edit and it will clear the code from coming on or being detected at the emissions station

Nov 19, 2005 | 09:05 PM

#54

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Didn't keep it or EGR. Absolutely no reason to keep it, no regrets.

Nov 21, 2005 | 08:30 AM

#55

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Right On.
Thanks All

Nov 21, 2005 | 12:45 PM

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my question is, im getting pacesetter lt's soon, with a ory... do they sell lt's with egr but NO AIR??? how are you guys keeping the EGR but deleting AIR? just weld over the AIR openings or what?

Nov 21, 2005 | 05:15 PM

#57

natronathon

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i tore mine out, and cut myself in the process... definetly makes the engine bay cleaner, and damn.... id do anything to make changing plugs easier.... plus, KS has no emissions testing!!! WOOT!!!