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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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smog pump removal?

Okay, so I live in MS, and we don't have emissions laws here like most other states, there's no exhaust test (as long as you've got pipes you can get an inspection sticker). So... I'd like to know if I can remove the smog pump from my 351W, and what it would do to the engine if I did remove it... I mean, we've all seen plenty of 302's & 351's without them... why can't we ditch 'em?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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All it does is pump air into the cat to burn off extra hydrocarbons. If your cats are gone you can take it off, you will however need to get a shorter serpentine belt.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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there is no performance gain from removing the smog pump. if it is siezed up that is one thing but otherwise leave it be. it serves a purpose
 
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