smog pump

1989GT · 05-09-2004, 10:15 PM

So I'm thinking about getting rid of my smog pump...it's not doing anything anyway. So can I just rip all that shit out of there? Will I get a check engine light or anything stupid? Thanks!
-Ryan

Capri306 · 05-09-2004, 10:55 PM

If it's the Mustang in your signature, with NO cats, then you might as well ditch it. The only reason it's there is to help with the oxidation process in the catalyst beds, so have at it if they're not installed.

btw, I'm sure you know this, but don't expect any HP gains from removing it.

Oh, almost forgot: are you gonna take out the piping as well?

crazypete · 05-10-2004, 09:10 AM

If you're not running cats, you might as well toss it...it's worth a good 30 pounds. The EEC might still get upset if you remove the tab/tad solenoids and throw a code.

1989GT · 05-10-2004, 06:51 PM

Thanks! Well I pretty much planned on tearing all of it out pipes included. I know there's some vac lines running to some of the stuff so I just didn't want the car to start running poorly cause it wasn't getting input from something. I've got the engine apart porting the heads so I figured I might as well take the smog pump off while I've got it apart. Thanks again.
-Ryan

HiFlow5 0 · 05-14-2004, 11:05 PM

You will get a code throw without the smog pump hooked up, because of the vac that are no longer being used. I removed mine a year ago, with no adverse problems.

05-09-2004, 10:15 PM	#1
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	smog pump So I'm thinking about getting rid of my smog pump...it's not doing anything anyway. So can I just rip all that shit out of there? Will I get a check engine light or anything stupid? Thanks! -Ryan __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

05-09-2004, 10:55 PM	#2
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	If it's the Mustang in your signature, with NO cats, then you might as well ditch it. The only reason it's there is to help with the oxidation process in the catalyst beds, so have at it if they're not installed. btw, I'm sure you know this, but don't expect any HP gains from removing it. Oh, almost forgot: are you gonna take out the piping as well? __________________ Capri306, Moderator The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri 1987 5.0L Mustang LX Notchback 1993 5.8L Eddie Bauer Bronco

05-10-2004, 09:10 AM	#3
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	If you're not running cats, you might as well toss it...it's worth a good 30 pounds. The EEC might still get upset if you remove the tab/tad solenoids and throw a code. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

05-10-2004, 06:51 PM	#4
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Thanks! Well I pretty much planned on tearing all of it out pipes included. I know there's some vac lines running to some of the stuff so I just didn't want the car to start running poorly cause it wasn't getting input from something. I've got the engine apart porting the heads so I figured I might as well take the smog pump off while I've got it apart. Thanks again. -Ryan __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

05-14-2004, 11:05 PM	#5
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	You will get a code throw without the smog pump hooked up, because of the vac that are no longer being used. I removed mine a year ago, with no adverse problems. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

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