jcagle

i tried to take off my air pump but my car wouldn't run without it. what can i do about it? do i need to jump one of the connectors?

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iTrader: (9)

no think i just unplugged it but you need to block off the hole in the exhaust mani

jcagle

yeah, i got a block off plate installed but when i try to start the car without the air pump hooked up, it runs super rough and dies out within a few seconds even if i try to keep it running with throttle.

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iTrader: (9)

its been years since i removed mine but there is a sensor or something you need to leave on the bracket iirc

Meat Head

Yup, you need to connect the barometric sensor and plug off the vacuum line.

BigCajun

iTrader: (1)

I think I unplugged mine without knowing much about it after taking the cat off.
So is it better to leave it plugged in if you don't do anything else with it?

mazdaverx7

iTrader: (6)

Leaving the air pump in place and functioning won't hurt anything. Removing it does not unlock any hidden horsepower and it weighs very little. Even with a midpipe, I'm not sure there's even a need to remove it and block off the port in the exhaust manifold.

@BigCajun I don't see what harm it would cause to leave it in place. All it's purpose is is cleaning up the emissions by adding air to the exhaust on cold starts and aids in complete burning of the exhaust emissions. It works in conjunction with the catalytic converter and even when one does not have one, it still won't hurt anything to leave it in place.

Red line envy

Umm it takes up room so if your not using it for its intended purpose (cat) then why not get rid of it.
"Don't need it, delete it".

BigCajun

iTrader: (1)

I sometimes need the cat to pass inspection.
No sniffer, just visual.
The BHR midpipe fools them sometimes, not always.

jcagle

no emissions test in alabama. thankfully

pfknrx8

Any benefit besides more engine space

jcagle

like 1 or 2 lbs weight reduction because racekar lol

pfknrx8

jajajajaa cheers to that and I believe it same goes with the pulleys and headers for N/A

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

let’s not beat around the bush and just go straight to it then:

You Tube

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Red line envy

1-2 lbs here and there can add up lol.

delhi

Removing all pump and ancillary piping allows you to have greater access to that part of the engine bay.

MincVinyl

Not only the baro sensor, but there is also the fat resistor pack for the fuel pump that should be on the bracket.

Red line envy

And just pop the vac tube off of the solenoid and cap it.

jcagle

mine doesnt have a vacuum line on it

Red line envy

It doesn't go right to the pump itself. The vac tube comes from the back of the intake to the actuator that connects to the air pump.