Removing Secondary Vacuum System questions.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by xxxscimitarxxx

seemingly l have gained in all areas.......low end was like a rocket.....and no chugging....and l never drive with power key off

why should it have have been as bad as you suggest if all the previous comments said l would never miss it

Just a little humor with a mix of sarcasm.
Was just trying to make a point for those out there who think it will loose and drive like crap.


Pete

[jonszr1]

sound lie a winter project for me .pete was there much difference i fuel milage on the freeway ?. i do have to have the prom redone when i do this ,correct?.ps hope you get that 10 sec .run on the 26th

[Pete]

Originally Posted by jonszr1

sound lie a winter project for me .pete was there much difference i fuel milage on the freeway ?. i do have to have the prom redone when i do this ,correct?.ps hope you get that 10 sec .run on the 26th

Brad i have not checked the feul economy but i would think if the car holds 14.7 AFR at cruising speeds i don't see why MPG would change.

Thanks Brad i will surely give it my all for that 10 second pass.
I'm using a friends 4.10's i hope the extra shift won't hurt my ET.
I'm still getting used to the 4.10's i admit they suprised the heck out of me at BG, how fast it was going thru gears.
BG was the first time i ran the 4.10's.
Ran 11.1 @128 1.69 60ft it was 80+* and very humid.

Pete

[jonszr1]

410s are kinda fun when you get used to them. ajust in case tip ,if the track is a little slick past the 60ft mark .i found when it is . if i short shift1 to 2 @6000-6200 i gained almost .2 tenth because she didnt spin .somethin tellme your going to do it on the 26th,juat a feelin . sure wish i could be there .you guys knockem dead

[bdw18_123]

Too bad I can't remove my secondary system, since California emissions are very strict. I probably wouldn't pass emissions test if I did this mod. Same with long tube headers, Californians can't have 'em.

[tf95ZR1]

Originally Posted by bdw18_123

Same with long tube headers, Californians can't have 'em.

[tccrab]

Originally Posted by bdw18_123

Too bad I can't remove my secondary system, since California emissions are very strict. I probably wouldn't pass emissions test if I did this mod. Same with long tube headers, Californians can't have 'em.

Ben:

While this is technically true, there are NO "CARB Approved" long tube headers (or short, or any other kind of header) available for the ZR1, nor has there ever been any.
But.....
However....
In accordance with Kalifornicate law, you cannot buy a "Used" catalytic converter. Period.
It's against 'da LAW.
Do not pass go, do not...well you get it.

OK, Ok, now were getting to the good part....
There are no NEW '90-'92 ZR1 exhaust manifolds with the catalytic converter integrated available from GM.
Zip. Nada. Big "0".
Haven't been any for years and years.

While you still must have all the original smog equipment, (air pump, tubes, blah blah blah), you can have headers and aftermarket cats, as long as the cats are 50 state legal and the headers have the air injectors in place.
You will need to make an appointment with the SMOG "Nazi" Referees and be prepared to PROVE that there aren't any more "NEW" exhaust manifolds/Catalytic converters in the GM inventory. (a note from a local GM dealer will suffice).
Be prepared to spend some time and that it likely will take at least three trips to the Naz....er...."Referee" until you finally get the waiver.

The '93 -'95's have removable Cats, and so they are screwed.
/Soup Nazi/ NO HEADERS FOR YOU!!! /Soup Nazi/.

TomC
"Crabs"

[bdw18_123]

Originally Posted by tccrab

... The '93 -'95's have removable Cats, and so they are screwed.
/Soup Nazi/ NO HEADERS FOR YOU!!! /Soup Nazi/.

TomC
"Crabs"

Lol! Ahh yes, the satisfaction of finding a loophole! Thanks Tom, I'll keep that info in mind...

[jonszr1]

or you can live in inyo county. where we only have to smog our cars when we buy them/ . so we smog them then mod them .if we sell a car we just put it back to stk

[xxxscimitarxxx]

I dont envy your smog laws in US....but here in UK l think we have tougher general standards, pretty much like all of europe these days

checks for foot brake and park brake efficiency
checks on all lights fitted, operation, alignment etc
chassis and panel corrosion
wind screen conditon
wiper condition
screen wash operation
seat belt securement and operation
seat securement
tyres
brake pipes
bearings
bushes
battery securement
horn operation
door latches
mirrors
exhaust leaks
exhaust securement (if cat required after certain year of manufacture it must be present)
ad finally CO2

you can be pulled over and checked for any of these things and busted

the trick for US car owners in UK is to find a freindly test station.

from my trips to US l have seen some pretty rough cars on the road that might pass smog tests but are a threat to all other vehicles or pedestrians anywhere near them

where l am now in Ukraine.....its much worse...the older cars are death traps..and all the drivers really need is enough cash to bribe the cop that pulls them over...

point in question.....last week l had about 2 shots of cognac at 6-7pm in the evening......8am following morning l go fishing.....drive down road.....pulled over....cop 'says' he smells alcohol.....breath tested.....positive (really....after 13 hours....breath tubes have previously been found to have been dipped in vodka by the police....but on the other hand they do have a zero alcohol tolerance in Ukraine and there could have been a trace left).....so choices?

do the protocol...ukrainian paper work....car taken...3 months later go to court get $500 fine....get car returned etc etc

or

come to an agreement with the cop where he follows me to an ATM and takes $100......

no contest

there is something about corruption here in Ukraine that l like.....its manageable.