air pump December 07, 2006, 04:51:04 AM I've seen 'smog pump removed' as a mod on alot of posts. Is that the air pump? What's the advantage? What's the steps to removing? Does the piping need to be removed? 1987 3.8L. Quote Selected
air pump Reply #1 – December 07, 2006, 10:53:51 AM 1 hp dyno proven,not worth it or the ticket if caught. Quote Selected
air pump Reply #2 – December 08, 2006, 08:36:42 AM Most just do it for a cleaner engine bay with less clutter. Quote Selected
air pump Reply #3 – December 08, 2006, 09:46:20 AM I got rid of all my smog for a cleaner engine bay,plus,it's WAY easier to deal with the right side header now.No smog checks here,though. Quote Selected
air pump Reply #4 – December 08, 2006, 09:57:25 AM its in herehttp://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=2984just look at the index and scroll down to the section on that topic. This write up is 87 3.8L specific.i removed mine because it was actually binding up. and throwing my belt. Quote Selected