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Smog "stuff" needed if running w/o cats?

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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I am just following up on a post where I was experiencing backfire on decel and this is after a header, h pipe (no cats) and flow40 upgrades... It was suggested i remove the smog related pipe/ hoses from the headers and the H pipe. Remove and then plug the holes. I just want to make sure that this is not necessary. I guess my hesitation is the H pipe (w/o cats) has the tube for the smog connection soif it was not needed then why did the manufacturer put thetube on the H pipe without cats?
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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I guess my hesitation is the H pipe (w/o cats) has the tube for the smog connection soif it was not needed then why did the manufacturer put thetube on the H pipe without cats?
If you plan on sticking around here, you might want to think before you post.

They need to produce the pipe in a fashion that ALL existing hardware will connect to it with nothing left loose.

you DO NOT need the smog stuff, like we said in your other thread.

and since you will more than likely ask later... the holes in the back of the heads DO need to be plugged off, and you can plug them with a 5/8-11 bolt that is about 3/4" long.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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goodluck gettin at those holes
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:46 AM
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goodluck gettin at those holes
doesnt take a rocket scientist to get at em... hell.. I did it!
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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you're right.. it actually takes a midget with small hands
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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Thanks AdderMK2, although i am not sure what you mean by "If you plan on sticking around here, you might want to think before you post."Please elaborate. You obviously have alot of experience and i am honored to have you be so detailed in your explaination.....
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks AdderMK2, although i am not sure what you mean by "If you plan on sticking around here, you might want to think before you post." Please elaborate. You obviously have alot of experience and i am honored to have you be so detailed in your explaination.....
hah... sorry, thats just funny
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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Thanks AdderMK2, although i am not sure what you mean by "If you plan on sticking around here, you might want to think before you post."Please elaborate. You obviously have alot of experience and i am honored to have you be so detailed in your explaination.....
He means that you are duplicating your last thread instead of just reposting or bumping it. This makes people angry and they will voice their opinions and someone will get their feelings hurt. Nobody wants to see that
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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yes it is... who the hell on here is honored when adder replys??? when i see him reply i'm like "oh snap" who said something stupid this time
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Thanks AdderMK2, although i am not sure what you mean by "If you plan on sticking around here, you might want to think before you post." Please elaborate. You obviously have alot of experience and i am honored to have you be so detailed in your explaination.....
hah... sorry, thats just funny
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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Default RE: Smog "stuff" needed if running w/o cats?

Those holes arent too bad at all to get to in the back of the heads....Just a lil guessing work cuz you cant really see em. Its alot easier when the intake is off, but can be done with it on.



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