Help! Installing Opti and want to delete AIR

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Apr 24, 2009 | 07:12 PM

gregrob

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Help! Installing Opti and want to delete AIR

What do I need to delete the AIR pump.

I have it all pulled off and don't want to put it back on...

I have stock headers right now but prob putting my AZSM's on tomorrow.

Thanks!

Apr 24, 2009 | 07:46 PM

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buy 2 metal caps for the headers. you can buy some from the hardware store. then plug the hole thats in the air intake. thats it

Apr 25, 2009 | 12:17 AM

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How much power do you gain from the Air delete?

Apr 25, 2009 | 12:22 AM

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AFAIK nothing really. just wieght savings.

Apr 25, 2009 | 12:28 AM

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and looks cleaner.

Apr 25, 2009 | 07:41 AM

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I removed my AIR. It wasn't difficult to do, but I can't really remember everything that had to be removed. I know there was a metal pipe that ran across the front of the motor that I had to cut in order to get it off. If you have emissions headers, there might be some additional connections that have to be blocked off. I was installing race headers, and didn't have to worry about that.

There aren't any power gains associated with removing it, but it does get rid of a little weight, and cleans up the engine bay a little bit.

Apr 25, 2009 | 11:11 AM

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93-95 style manifolds require a M22 plug, 96+ require an M18 plug. Most ordinary hardware stores will not carry automotive thread, so you may need to have it special ordered.