Air pump removal?

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03-16-2002 | 06:06 PM

sleeperRX7

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From: KAOH

are there any gains while removing the air pump? what kind,does the motor need it?thanks for the answers

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03-16-2002 | 07:44 PM

13BAce

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If you have a catalytic conveter then you need it. It also activates the 6 port actuators on 89-91 non-turbo cars. Removing it can probably help a little bit.

03-16-2002 | 10:54 PM

sleeperRX7

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so if i remove the air pump and replace the cat with a pipe the ports will still function normally without the air pump,it is a non turbo 1990 gxl,thanks

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03-16-2002 | 11:10 PM

13BAce

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperRX7' date='Mar. 16 2002,22:54

so if i remove the air pump and replace the cat with a pipe the ports will still function normally without the air pump,it is a non turbo 1990 gxl,thanks

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No, the ports won't open.

03-17-2002 | 02:58 PM

riceboyh8ter

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what are the advantages of removing it on a 87 T2 i bought the car with it already plugged, im putting a block off plate there soon as i get my shipment from mazdatrix....

thanks

rocky

03-18-2002 | 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by riceboyh8ter' date='Mar. 17 2002,14:58

what are the advantages of removing it on a 87 T2 i bought the car with it already plugged, im putting a block off plate there soon as i get my shipment from mazdatrix....

thanks

rocky

On a TII it will help clean up the engine bay alot, and you may gain a bit. You'll want to with a dual alternator pulley in the future.