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Oct 19, 2011 | 03:50 PM

rx8revin

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air pump

I have heard of people removing the air pump rather than replacing it.
1. How does the car run without it?
2. Any instructions for replacement/removal?
Thanks.
Lo

Oct 19, 2011 | 04:06 PM

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1. It is only necessary to have if you run with a catalytic converter
2. https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/air-pump-delete-193675/

Oct 19, 2011 | 04:24 PM

rx8revin

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I still have cats. Had to pass smog out in Cali.

Oct 19, 2011 | 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rx8revin

I still have cats. Had to pass smog out in Cali.

Then don't remove it.

Oct 20, 2011 | 03:12 AM

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I posted something some days ago maybe it can help you a little:

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...1&postcount=27

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