2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

removing the air pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:08 PM
  #1  
extreme_rotary's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 247
Likes: 1
From: Chester Springs, PA
removing the air pump

How do i convert my car over to one without an air pump? I have a T2 engine in my N/a, and i don't want the extra load on my engine. How does that work since there are many solenoids that use vaccuums to detect things in the engine?
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:13 PM
  #2  
extreme_rotary's Avatar
Thread Starter
Full Member
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 247
Likes: 1
From: Chester Springs, PA
i forgot to ask...really quick...will the T2 engine run without the knock control unit?
Reply
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:14 PM
  #3  
j9fd3s's Avatar
Moderator
Community Builder
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 31,833
Likes: 3,232
From: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
never remove no oiling!
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2003 | 07:46 PM
  #4  
prjct87rx7's Avatar
REST IN PEACE DAVE!!!!!!
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,673
Likes: 0
From: las vegas.nevada.
i heard you can remove it but it says never remove...wtf????? we need awnsers:/
Reply
Old Dec 14, 2003 | 08:38 PM
  #5  
NZConvertible's Avatar
I'm a boost creep...
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 15,608
Likes: 8
From: Auckland, New Zealand
Originally posted by extreme_rotary
How do i convert my car over to one without an air pump?
By removing the air pump...
I have a T2 engine in my N/a, and i don't want the extra load on my engine.
The air pump requires very little load to drive it. You won't notice the difference from removing it.
How does that work since there are many solenoids that use vaccuums to detect things in the engine?
The air pump supplies air to the exhaust ports and cat via the Air Control Valve on the side of the intake manifold. This is for emissions purposes. There are several valves inside the AVC that are operated by the solenoid valves under the intercooler. If you remove any part of this system (air pump, ACV, cat, solenoids, etc) the rest becomes redundant. If you need to pass emissions checks, you need it all in place.
will the T2 engine run without the knock control unit?
Yes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skeese
Adaptronic Engine Mgmt - AUS
65
Mar 28, 2017 03:30 PM
c0rpse
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
1
Aug 25, 2015 11:50 PM
86glxNA
New Member RX-7 Technical
7
Aug 22, 2015 08:54 PM
12abridgeport
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
2
Aug 17, 2015 06:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:04 AM.