Smog Pump Deletion

92MUFDVR · 07-10-2003, 11:09 AM

What other items do I need to remove, besides for the smog pump itself, for the car to run correctly? I just installed gt-40 heads, b-303 cam, injectors, intakes, fuel pump, throttle body, mass air meter and others and am looking to get rid of the smog pump. I currently have bbk headers with off-road pipe. Will the check engine light come on?

ChunkFunky · 07-10-2003, 12:55 PM

The smog pump doesnt have any sensors in it... nor are there any in the system as a whole.... though you need to PLUG the back of the heads ... and any vacum lines connected to it's parts... and you might wanna crimp the tube on teh H pipe.. it wouldnt HURT really.. but might make some popping noises and might smell up your car
-as

92MUFDVR · 07-11-2003, 09:26 AM

Do I need to change the configuration of the belt in order to accomodate the missing smog pump?

QuantumMotorsports · 07-11-2003, 09:59 AM

Yeah, you will need to get a different belt and reroute it. Check out this attached picture.

BLOCKER · 07-13-2003, 02:42 PM

You don't actualy have to remove the pump entirely, you could however remove all of the plumbing associated with it and then 'gut' the pump, turning it into nothing more than an extra idler arm... it worked for me....

The plugs for the heads can be bought at your local ford dealership.

bigred90gt · 07-13-2003, 03:39 PM

On this same note, what about cutting the pipes on the back of the heads and welding them shut? Is this a bad idea, because the dealership is gonna charge an arm and a leg for the plugs and I have a welding machine at the house. I am penny pinchin right now, and anything to help is great.

TMAXXjj · 07-13-2003, 05:37 PM

The plugs for the heads are 6-7$ each at napa..

QuantumMotorsports · 07-14-2003, 11:05 AM

To plug the heads you can go to the hardware store and find a bolt about 3/4 of an inch long that is the right size and threads and use that. The hole is threaded. It's a standard size. Find someone's old set of heads and clean out the hole and see for yourself, just find a bolt that will fit it.

07-10-2003, 11:09 AM	#1
92MUFDVR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Smog Pump Deletion What other items do I need to remove, besides for the smog pump itself, for the car to run correctly? I just installed gt-40 heads, b-303 cam, injectors, intakes, fuel pump, throttle body, mass air meter and others and am looking to get rid of the smog pump. I currently have bbk headers with off-road pipe. Will the check engine light come on?

07-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#2
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	The smog pump doesnt have any sensors in it... nor are there any in the system as a whole.... though you need to PLUG the back of the heads ... and any vacum lines connected to it's parts... and you might wanna crimp the tube on teh H pipe.. it wouldnt HURT really.. but might make some popping noises and might smell up your car -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

07-13-2003, 02:42 PM	#5
BLOCKER Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Posts: 232	You don't actualy have to remove the pump entirely, you could however remove all of the plumbing associated with it and then 'gut' the pump, turning it into nothing more than an extra idler arm... it worked for me.... The plugs for the heads can be bought at your local ford dealership. __________________ -1988 MUSTANG COBRA GT (Canadian...eh!) -1987 Mustang LX coupe (2.3L) -1978 Harley Davidson FLH -2008 Harley Davidson Nightster 1200 -2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special -1997 Jaguar XK8 Convertable

07-13-2003, 03:39 PM	#6
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	On this same note, what about cutting the pipes on the back of the heads and welding them shut? Is this a bad idea, because the dealership is gonna charge an arm and a leg for the plugs and I have a welding machine at the house. I am penny pinchin right now, and anything to help is great. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

07-14-2003, 11:05 AM	#8
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	To plug the heads you can go to the hardware store and find a bolt about 3/4 of an inch long that is the right size and threads and use that. The hole is threaded. It's a standard size. Find someone's old set of heads and clean out the hole and see for yourself, just find a bolt that will fit it. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

07-11-2003, 09:26 AM	#3
92MUFDVR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Do I need to change the configuration of the belt in order to accomodate the missing smog pump?

07-13-2003, 05:37 PM	#7
TMAXXjj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 11	The plugs for the heads are 6-7$ each at napa..

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