Thermactor.....err smog pump

[abolden]

little bit of help, I have been told by a few people that the smog pump is not necessary for the engine to run properly..............they have told me to remove it completely, keep in mind I live in Florida ( no emissions checks or inspections ) I have been told I will regain power and have no worries about it affecting anything else...................what harm would I be doing by removing the smog pump, all the plumbing for it, and plugging the hole in the exhaust????

TIA

~Anthony

 

[mbtech2003]

if u do take the time to remove the smog pump,keep in mind what it does....it warmes up the cats faster when they are cold.. soooo if u remove the pump u should consider removing the cats or emptying them out other wise the computer will think they are warm and give the engine more fuel then it should at the wrong time. with that being said u will probably wind up clogging up the cat or causing it to melt in on itself.

you will probably endup with a check engine light as well so it's up to you on what u wana do

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