its on the front of the engine on the drivers side and most cars i see have removed them ...what does it do and ho do i remove it .....thanks


ps i have a 95 trans am

 

I'm guessing you're talking about the AIR pump? Do a search and you will find plenty of information on it. Check Shoebox's site for diagrams (and everything else under the sun ).

 

The AIR pump runs for a couple minutes at startup to help the cats heat up faster. It has no affect on performance. Removing it saves 7# off the front end. You will need to plug the holes in the exhaust manifolds, and cap the 5/8" connection on the inlet air duct between the filter and the MAF.

 

thanks for responses i didnt know what it was to do a search but i am installing long tube headers so that will fix the exhaust part and the rest i guess just plug off ....thanks

 

some headers come with AIR hookups also. my pacesetters did and i just went to lowes and bought a steel plug and put them in.