Air Pump - Is it Necessary????

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Mar 9, 2008 | 09:07 PM

prowan

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Air Pump - Is it Necessary????

I just installed some LT headers on my car and I think I'm getting a leak through my Air pump connection. The car is not backfiring, but my wideband is not as stable as it used to be before the new install. Is it really necessary I have the Air pump connected?? What unwanted effects will I see if I remove it?? Any other ideas on what is causing my Wideband unstable? I did calibrate it and checked my header bolts for tightness. Thanks in advance!!

Mar 9, 2008 | 10:06 PM

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take it out it will clean up the bay and get a block off plate

Mar 9, 2008 | 10:13 PM

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it is extremely necessary. if it did not come that way from the factory i would have needed a different place to mount my siren when i threw the air **** in the trash. any exhaust leak before the narrow and wideband can cause improper readings. if you get rid of the air it will be easier to change plugs in the future.

Mar 9, 2008 | 10:14 PM

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it is extremely necessary.

Um..what? No.

Mar 9, 2008 | 10:17 PM

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Um..what? No.

read the whole thing, its called sarcasm.

Mar 9, 2008 | 11:25 PM

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for sure , get rid of it man . like said it will clean things up a good bit .

Mar 10, 2008 | 12:55 AM

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It isn't necessary from a performance stand point but emissions wise it would be. You will have to get the A.I.R. system tuned out after you remove it or you will get an SES light.

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Mar 10, 2008 | 10:45 AM

sroach20

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And well done too. A siren??

a siren for the alarm. with my vehicle being dropped, it would be a pita to get to it to disconnect it.

Mar 10, 2008 | 07:07 PM

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Thanks for the replies!! I will try and remove it and see what happens. Should I leave the flex hoses dangling, or should I remove the entire air pump unit and all hose???