A.I.R. System (Smog)

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I really really really hate my exhuast manifolds, because they have those stupid tubes for the A.I.R. system. Has anyone removed these manifold and replaced them with non-A.I.R. headers, and if so did you still pass emission without problems?

We have dyno and visual inspections here, so I dont know if I will have a problem if I remove the pump and manifolds.

The reason I ask this is because the little tubes are getting so old that they are coming out of the manifold and making an exhuast leak sound. Instead of fixing this problem I would rather buy headers. But I cant afford the A.I.R. system headers right now (Edelbrock headers like Swervins).

How much do these little tubes and A.I.R. system really help as far as sniffer test goes, anyone know?

Also if I did buy non-A.I.R. system headers I would probly buy some that come jet-hot coated already, like the Dyno-Max headers in the Jegs catalog. Are these headers any good?

Does Edelbrock make a header (non-A.I.R.) that comes coated already?

Any and all responces are welcome. Thanks.

PS when I decide to do the headers it will be an all new exhuast system. Headers to Y-Pipe 3" pipes into cat into muffler, and split 2-1/2" pipe behind each rear tire (kinda like stock).