What the Heck is a Thermactor? 80's & 90's Ford Emissions Control / Smog Pump Delete 2.0

[@Tintguy1985]

I had all the same questions, turns out that all the smoggy bits work fine when installed directly in the trash can.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahaha this is also true 😂👊

[@neilhollinshead2929]

Just wanna add that the air being pumped into the exhaust actually does more than water down the emissions. The extra oxygen being fed to the converters makes them burn off more of the unburnt contaminates in the emissions. Maybe that’s what the movie clip guy meant by “more to the sneakyness”. Lol. Good video though. I ditch them things too. Right along with the converters. 😁

[@KASLCustoms]

LOL!!! I know, I've always read/heard the same info as well however its always struck me as a bit of a "snake oil" sales pitch...🤷‍♂️ Until someone shows me the details first hand, I'm staying sceptical and ripping that 💩 out 😂

[@triggersnob9722]

Ditto! Love Florida!

[@CzechSixTv]

@@KASLCustoms When emission standards first became a thing in the 60's the pumps just diluted the exhaust with fresh air. Once cats became mandatory, the pumps did make them more efficient at lower RPM/lower loads by introducing more oxygen causing them to run hotter. I've personally checked the temperatures of stock cats at idle, with and without the smog pump connected on the same car, and there was quite a difference. Many newer cars, and aftermarket cats, don't require the additional oxygen though.

[@red_fox_flareside]

You, Infamous and Gearhead have all convinced me on Foxbodys. I really want one now. All of your guys’ videos are great! Very informative.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Those two are great guys! I have no idea why they keep me around 😂👊

[@Tintguy1985]

You won't be disappointed. Fox 🦊 Bodies are king

[@KASLCustoms]

👊👊👊

[@krisf5247]

Best Foxbody channel hands down! 👍🏻

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahaha thx bro!!!

[@1991pony]

Hi Gary. Great video as always. I've also seen a video or two about to avoid having to buy the block off plates, just cutting the ends off of the crossover tube, clean them up, and flip them over. Put some high temperature RTV on the heads, bolt the flipped over ends back in place and drive away happy. However, I do feel the block off plates are the better option. Also, you'd like to "clear the air" about smog pumps? Ha ha ha, good one. 🦊

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha thx buddy!

[@dennish9519]

I would either buy the blockoff plates or make them from something else. It is like the air silencer, there are fewer and fewer of them around and if down the road you want to go back to stock how can you if you cut it up. Remember there is always someone looking for bits so that they can make something original.

[@neilhollinshead2929]

If you have the heads off the holes can be tapped with a pipe tap and plugged with a pipe plug also.

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup 👍

[@asplundhcrip]

Great video man but don't forget about the TAD and TAB solenoids to remove those and cap those vacuum lines behind the passenger shock tower

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy!

[@jeremywalton6362]

Is there a video for that?

[@OneNationUnderGod.45]

As an automotive technician in PA with a state inspection license, but also owns a 91 Fox with a 393w and Holley EFI, here's my input on almost all of the emissions crap, especially cars that are 20+ years old. The emissions components seem to be common failure points, or induce engine problems. Right now, emission components and standards are destroying diesel engines and the diesel industry as a whole, but that's a whole other story. As for gas engines, the only emission systems that actually work worth a damn, are the EVAP, PCV and usually, CATs. EVAP is basically just taking gasoline fumes/vapors and using them to help the engine startup, which of course is a good thing. PCV, well, every engine needs to ventilate the crankcase so reusing those vapors is beneficial because it creates a good closed loop flow of air to ventilate it, so that's beneficial to the engine. As for CATs, when they dont clog or get stolen by scum of the earth people, they serve a simple good purpose with almost no negative impact(Horsepower) to pump gas engine vehicles. Everything else is ridiculous, EGR is simply dumping HOT exhaust fumes back into the engine severely reducing engine performance, essentially making the engine work harder therefore producing more emissions than it normally would if it was breathing cool, clean fresh air. Plus the EGR stuff always clogs, leaks, or gets too hot that it needs it's own seperate cooling lines, which by no surprise, usually always leak. The Air pumps are a joke, because they just make the engine work harder to drive the pump to pump fresh wasted air right out the exhaust. An engine is essentially an air pump, now you're attaching a smaller air pump to it, but instead, you're just pumping that clean air right out the exhaust while the engine has to produce more emissions because it has to work harder to create the energy to drive that pump. Even on the electrical modern pumps, the engine will have to work harder to spin the Alternator to create the energy to operate all of these electronics. Energy isnt just created out of thin air from nothing with no emissions. It has to come from somewhere. Also, these older cars, most of us only put 500-1000 miles on them in a year, yet there is usually no exception for that in states that have strict emission laws. Why should a car that is only driven 500 miles a year, have to adhere to the same strict emission rules of a car that is driven 20k+ miles in a year? I'm sure the politicians and unelected officials(EPA) have no concern about emissions when they're on their private jets, yachts, limos. Let's not forget how when Governor or California at the time, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who signed and pushed very strict emissions regulations, at the time owned and drove one of the first ever civilian Humvee H1s that got like 3mpg or some BS like that. It's a double standard that's seen everywhere. I'll close my argument with this, Earth is not infinite, it will pass. Our physical bodies are not immortal. These lunatic tree huggers believe earth is, and they WORSHIP it instead of the creator. I'm not saying blatant abuse of Earth by absurd pollution or dumping chemicals and trash into the ground are good, I'm saying, observing it on a micro scale like they do and promoting fear with it, is lunacy, especially when their rules only apply to us and not them.

[@KASLCustoms]

Well said!

[@hotrodray6802]

Sorry, but you don't understand what the various smog components do, and why they do it. It's fun to keep perpetuating misinformation. In the early 90s Ford told us how to remove stuff properly if your hot rod didn't need it to pass inspections. Old wives tales are fun, aren't they.

[@schwarry1]

TRUMP 2024! God Bless America!

[@jgiz6419]

The previous owner removed the smog pump on my '89 vert but he left all of the vacuum solenoids and drove wood screws into the vacuum tree to close them off rather than getting plugs and it really bugged me. I spent some time looking at vacuum diagrams and last weekend I removed all of the vacuum lines, including the tree that you show, removed the solenoids and tucked the wiring up and it now looks way cleaner. As far as I can tell there is no need to keep that vacuum tree because all of those lines (on my car anyways) are associated with the smog system. Apparently disconnecting the vacuum solenoids from the wiring harness will throw a code but they do not cause a check engine light. Disconnecting them did not cause a CEL on my car. He also had the fuel pressure regulator connected to one of those lines on the smog tree rather than directly to the intake manifold (both manifold vacuum ports on the firewall side of the intake manifold were wide open) so I corrected that while I was in there.

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice job 👍

[@tonielee1912]

Where are the solenoid s located​@@KASLCustoms

[@jeffjimmy6892]

just did this 2 weeks ago when i put on my headers and catless h pipe. you can use a non ac serpentine belt and not bother getting the delete pulley btw

[@philipbohlinger4150]

Thermactor air bypass. I did many recalls on these at the ford garage back in the late 80's

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir! Just like farts: “better out then in” 😉

[@jfs116]

I have a 1995 f53 motor home I was looking at removing the smog pump ! Thank you very helpfull

[@KASLCustoms]

You bet!

[@eduardosantana4814]

On my 94 it was deleted either by the previous owner or original owner but they didn't put the idler pulley and used a shorter belt, I wish I had the idler pulley on there honestly

[@Scrapla1]

Why?

[@eduardosantana4814]

Idk just feel like it would be more complete, are there any benefits running it without the idler pulley?

[@mateovillanueva6063]

@@Scrapla1 easier to find replacement belt at the parts store you’d just ask for the stock length belt no guess work

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup, my thoughts exactly. I grew up in a small town so staying with stock sizes always meant you were safe at the local parts store 👍

[@ogsuperflygarage]

Great video Bro! You wanna hear a joke..."The Smog Pump System is needed for your car to run correctly." 🤣Seriously though I am with you Brother... Get that crap the heck out of the way!!💯If you don't have to go through some emissions testing...etc... I actually registered mine as a Special Interest Vehicle so that I don't have to go through that testing anymore....

[@KASLCustoms]

Heck yeah brother. I think the whole thing is a silly situation. I’d love to hear someone make logical sense (with proof) that it does anything. I think the theory is all hypothetical 🤷‍♂️

[@ogsuperflygarage]

@@KASLCustoms Exactly!!💯👊🏾

[@nunya2814]

Your meme game as of late has been on point buddy😂

[@KASLCustoms]

😂😂😂 thx pal!

[@survivethrive2468]

Another great video!!! 💯 awesome sauce 🤝 however would of thunk it trying to find vacuum caps or plugs would be like trying to find a leprechauns gold 🥇 😂. I've been to 5 parts stores and none have. I guess it's lmr or cj Pony . Right on brother keep putting out the great fox 🦊 content. U are helping Me a ton..

[@KASLCustoms]

Wow that’s wild! Thx buddy and good luck finding those caps 😂

[@hotrodray6802]

🔔😎 Ever see the flames coming out headers? You know the hot stuff that turns headers red and tarnishes pipes. The pump injects oxygen into the hot gases and furthers combustion on its way out. This oxygen also enhances the catalytic converter's efficiency. Note: back in the early 90s a non cat, non pump 5.0 HO would pass the CA tailpipe emissions test except for.... Visual. Many engines were installed in restomod 60s Fords and CA only required they pass the year of CAR manufacture standards. Basicly just PCV. The fuelie was considered an update for the original SBF. Youre welcome. 😁😁😁👍👍🇺🇸YeeeeHaaaaw!!! Ive seen smog pumps hooked up to suck a vacuum on the crankcase. 🤔🤔 BTW. in the early 90s Ford Motorsports had a street rod rolling chassis they took to the big NSRA shows showing how easy it is to dump all that stuff and keep the stock A9L/P. Built several.👍👍 Oh ya, the EGR is an optional. Computer doesn't really care. You will get a light, but theres an harness plug for that. Or you can hide the egr plate sonewhere and leave it connected but doing nothing.

[@visco_ties3875]

Do you know where to get the harness plug? I have a 94’ GT

[@triggersnob9722]

Thank you so so much! This weekend bye bye bye smog pump!

[@KASLCustoms]

No problem!

[@PantoPhobe-dm2fd]

Being in KKKilfornia, I have to have this stuff. Some of it is hard to find. Maybe have some mercy on us and send some of your trash our way so we can keep them on the road. I did experience a smog pump seize up once so I felt that pain. The catalytic converters are the biggest problem at $2616 most places. That air pump is suppose to prolong the life of those converters. YMMV

[@DangerousFreedom88]

Passing smog is only for commerce NOT for private travel in your private property.

[@2.3fox]

I plan to get 5.0 soon

[@malibuconv1968]

If anyone is yanking out their Smog stuff for a '93 5.0...hit me up as I need it to Smog my car in California.

[@DangerousFreedom88]

Passing smog is only for commerce, NOT for your private automobile for personal travel to and from.

[@motor_citymuscle288]

Doing the good work! Thanks for the video

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir thx buddy!

[@306foxbody1]

I just removed the air pump on my 92 six months ago. I was definitely surprised to see it when I got the car a year ago. I was worried that this 30 year old pump would seize up while out on the highway. Great video, awesome info!!!👍👍

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice! Yes that is also a concern for sure. Thx buddy 👊👊👊

[@majorahole]

Nowhere in the link description does he provide links to where he got the idler pulley bracket

[@tonielee1912]

I have the v6 was wondering if the idler pulley will work on it and if so where to get it. Thanks

[@KASLCustoms]

Sorry, I'm not 100% sure but I would lean towards the answer being no...

[@josephthompson638]

I’ve heard removing the smog pump will eventually clog up the cats

[@KASLCustoms]

I don't like cats either 😉

[@TheDragon3336]

Thank you!

[@KASLCustoms]

You're welcome!

[@timothyneves8669]

Can you do a video on removing the cross over tube behind the cylinder heads on a fox. I'm getting codes 94 and 44

[@KASLCustoms]

I have a video on my channel 👍

[@mustangman8517]

Mine is still in the car, its been riding along in the trunk for about 20 years

[@mustangman8517]

Also you may not need block offs for your heads, sometimes the air tube holes are tapped and a 1/2 bolt or pipe plug will thread in the hole. Mine were tapped on all 3 of the cars I had

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha nice!!!

[@AntiMaxer]

i have a 1989 f250 xlt lariat that was made in canada for california and i live in pa .... its on both exhaust manifolds back of the heads classic coffe can the whole nines plus the tenth hole

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice!

[@AntiMaxer]

@@KASLCustoms can confirm it no longer exist plugged the tube to the cat the tube to the heads replaced both manifold which came with plugs left the tab and tad but plugged the lines to them removed about 60ft of hose and hard line and left the egr and evap system installed left the pump just acting as a pulley for now No CEL so im happy truck seems happy

[@KASLCustoms]

Right on!!! Nice job

[@ICONBADGTA]

Some guys use them in a converted fashion as vacuum pumps for boosted vehicles...

[@KASLCustoms]

Ive never seen that but I guess it would work 🤷‍♂️

[@visco_ties3875]

What is the link for the block off plates? I’m having a hard time finding them

[@TheLivestEver]

did you ever get a response I'm Tina locate them too

[@89G]

I plugged my thermactor holes off with GT40P heads 🤣🤣🤣

[@KASLCustoms]

Now your talkin brother 👊👊

[@michaelshipman140]

Thanks!!!

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir!

[@Joeshomegarage]

He Garry, what are the 2 items in the passengers fender? One is a round ball with a vacuum line and the other is a square box with a vacuum line. Neither were connected so I removed them 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@KASLCustoms]

The round one is a vacuum pod that holds vacuum and helps the HVAC system run properly. I’m not sure what the other one is you’re talking about?

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@KASLCustoms it's like a 4"x2" box with a vacuum line attached right above the passenger side front tire. Neither are hooked up on my car maybe I should reconnect them 🤣 thanks bud. I put them in my last video but no one has said anything 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@KASLCustoms]

@@Joeshomegarage Thats the EVAP system. Your fuel tank (in OEM format) vents off fumes to that canister and the vacuum line pulls them into the intake for burning. Not the end of the world to not have it hooked up but some claim to get a strong smell of fuel without it. I would however keep the vacuum pod hooked up in the inner fender if I was to pick one of the two 👍

[@Joeshomegarage]

@@KASLCustoms Thanks Garry! Of course I reinstalled the fender liners yesterday! LOL I have heat and AC now but I noticed the compressor doesn't cycle on and off but my freon charge may be off. I am taking it for an alignment so going to have them properly charge the AC since I replaced everything. Oh were else can I listen to the POD? I use spotify but I can't comment or see videos!

[@KASLCustoms]

@@Joeshomegarage LOL thats always a guys luck! You may need a new set of seals in your A/C system. They are like $7 for the whole kit and definitely worth changing before the recharge. That, or you may have a bad switch on your accumulator...? Our pod is on both Apple and Spotify but we don't post the video

[@RealSVTJunkie]

I wonder what the percentage of fox body’s that are still on the road, are running a smog pump?

[@KASLCustoms]

Lol the 91 Vert still had hers 🤷‍♂️

[@dennish9519]

My 92 still has it's smog pump. Now I am really thinking about not installing it when the engine goes back in this summer once I get the body painted.

[@KASLCustoms]

👍👍👍

[@Raul619Meza]

Me. I live in California.

[@PantoPhobe-dm2fd]

Me too. I dread the bi-annual test. I nursed my 300K+mile cats for 30 years until they finally couldn’t make the grade anymore.

[@sn95garage18]

Always take them out as well

[@KASLCustoms]

👊👊

[@XVIVX957]

Can a locked up pump cause my vehicle not to run?

[@yaboicsm]

Does work the same with a lincoln mark 7 5.0 h.o

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup

[@hamadalojairi6761]

What year/car have they removed the smog pump from the 5.0?

[@KASLCustoms]

These were installed on all the 5.0's

[@deanmurphy4810]

Can you do a V6 3.8

[@mackendw]

what do you do with the valves removed off these rigs? are they any good?

[@blueknights7576]

Great video as always brother! Would it be possible to just run a shorter belt and just bypass the smog pump and just leave everyone connected?

[@KASLCustoms]

Thx buddy! Honestly I’ve never tried that… there probably is enough clearance though 👍

[@kravenfoxbodies2479]

Mine is bypassed only by belt on an 84 and the pump is locked up, but still there with all the plumbing.

[@KASLCustoms]

Nice!

[@MrLoyd-yp1tr]

I have a 91 f150, can you tell me for sure all this info will be the same? block off plates and no codes ect....? I know the air intake is a little different.. My dad had the delete done on his 95 F150 and his CEL is always on.....Thanks for the info.

[@KASLCustoms]

Sorry I can’t “guarantee” it however - for what it’s worth - if it was my truck, I would do it 👍

[@paulcharlo9346]

I have a 1985 ford motorhome with a 460 four barrel carb in it, the belt that turns it is on its own, can I just cut the belt? That way I wouldn’t have to rush to cap off lines and such…will that effect normal operation?

[@KASLCustoms]

I can't see why not?

[@paulcharlo9346]

Yes 🙂. Actually I just took the whole thing out two days ago…capped the one hose that went to it. When you put your hand on the hose while it’s running it just pulsates. It’s running fine. It’s in the garbage now…thanks 😁

[@KASLCustoms]

@@paulcharlo9346 nice job!

[@alvaropimentel779]

Where did you get the wheels on the foxvert 4lug or 5pug on it?

[@KASLCustoms]

I bought them second hand. They are 4 lug

[@Bricked.up_Lariat]

What about the solenoids that vacuum lines run to. Can they be removed?

[@KASLCustoms]

Allegedly yes they can however I've always just left them in

[@Bricked.up_Lariat]

@@KASLCustoms ok, mine are still in currently. I deleted my smog pump and egr on my 1988 f150. It starts up but will not stay running unless I feather throttle. Any tips on how I could fix issue?

[@chandoncarter5835]

Can I do this AND KEEP MY AC ?

[@KASLCustoms]

Yup!

[@heatherandtimsharp]

I know this is late but do you have a link for the block off plate for the back of the engine for air injection thing

[@motor_citymuscle288]

Hopefully you see this or someone else can share their experience. I’ve got a 95 mustang gt. Would removing the smog negatively effect the fuel to air ratio?

[@KASLCustoms]

No not at all

[@TECHCELL-e4s]

BUENOS DIAS POR FAVOR CUAL ES EL NUMERO DE LA PIEZA DE SUSTITUTO DE LA BOMBA SMOG POR FAVOR

[@zachlovett8498]

Can I just use smog threaded inserts instead of the brackets ?

[@KASLCustoms]

Sure 👍

[@mikemarks6562]

Does it make a difference after taking it off ? Im only 2 mins into video thanks

[@KASLCustoms]

Not a ton but I do not see the need for it

[@schwarry1]

It cleans up your engine bay, and makes it easier to work on things.

[@marksnakebit5395]

Anyone want to give UP the tube that runs down to the cat system, I'm looking for one for a restoration project. They are getting hard to find.

[@muntsmotorsports]

It looks like you still have the EGR on the car, any pros/cons to removing it? any reason you kept it when you don't have emissions testing?

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey bud. Ive left it on all my cars. I know there is a jumper to trick the computer but for what it’s all worth, I just leave it in place to keep the computer happy 👍

[@CzechSixTv]

EGR is closed under heavy loads/full throttle so it doesn't effect power output. Under part throttle and moderate load, like cruising up a grade in 5th gear, the EGR also reduces odds of detonation.

[@shelbyco5.0]

So in getting under my car to remove my stock h pipe I saw that the tube coming from the air pump down to the exhaust is broken. What would this cause?

[@KASLCustoms]

Nothing more then a noise

[@shelbyco5.0]

@@KASLCustoms well I was wondering if that would cause some of the strange issues I was having. Oh well. I’m 3/4 of the way through the engine pull anyway so I was just curious

[@KASLCustoms]

No worries bud! Good luck 👍

[@surethingnow]

I have a question sort of related to this video. I recently did a fiverr swap with a 97 Ford explore. I use the GT 40 Hz upper and lower intake and block. Basically the whole engine as you suggested in this video. I delete it I smog pump now I’m stumped as far as Routing the lines that come from my Plenum can you help me out with this?

[@KASLCustoms]

Do you mean the vacuum lines?

[@surethingnow]

@@KASLCustoms yes. If you were positioning plenum TB end down I have one line on the left side in the middle attached to a T fitting on the right side and going to the lower intake at the back of the engine and right below that I have a line going to the vacuum tree for the brake booster and below that the other line is going to fuel regulator. And the two lines that point to the front of the engine I have left are capped. Does this sound correct? And also my canister purge valve, I know one end connects to charcoal box but where do the other end go? Please excuse the typos previously I should have proof read it first. Lousy autocorrect! It corrected the wrong words.

[@KASLCustoms]

@surethingnow honestly, the best advice I can give would be to google a vacuum diagram. I he reason I say that is because depending on what your car has for vacuum operated accessories vs. what it does not varies so much from car to car. Also, I would recommend picking up a Haynes manual for your year car. They have all the vacuum and electrical diagrams in there.

[@surethingnow]

@@KASLCustoms cool thanks for advice. I already have hyanes book for my 1988 ford thunderbird sport which you probably know is on the foxbody platform the book is very vague on certain subjects like vacuum diagrams so I tend to rely on info for Mustang gurus for some answers. My whole build has been an exciting discovery one after another why should it change now peace, brother.

[@thesandwich9000]

I dont think its worth it to remove the plumbing from the back of your heads unless its a show car or the engines out its just too much work. Also I removed the whole system and left the pump attached to the belt for a while so you can do that while you save up for a idler pulley or while youre waiting for your belt to ship

[@KASLCustoms]

The smog pump makes quite a bit of noise - even more so when it’s not pumping into any plumbing. I left the cross over pipe on my coupe for years and just plugged it with a hose, a bolt, and a hose clamp. It’s not bad if you have a set of ratcheting wrenches 👍

[@Step_Dad68]

You in the Okanagan?

[@KASLCustoms]

Yes

[@samuelriester1419]

Does anyone know what the RWHP gain from this change would be? I would assume that there is some drag from running that pump off the accessory belt. It doesn't seem like it would be a lot but I've heard of 15 to 20 HP gains from moving to an electric water pump so I know accessories can kill. I'm trying to decide if it's worth the emissions increase. I wonder if you could remove this pump, add mini cats in the exhaust system and end up with better emissions and without the complexity and power loss of the smog pump.

[@hotrodray6802]

Smog pump hp? Almost undetectable, less than ONE hp.

[@buysncharge]

Feels like -150 pounds of weight of the invisible trailer.

[@CzechSixTv]

As @hotrodray6802 said, any power gains are minuscule. Even at 6K rpm you wouldn't feel it. There is a small weight savings though. A better idea would be to convert the smog pump into a crankcase vacuum pump and gain actual HP.

[@89stang8]

Are you removing the EGR

[@KASLCustoms]

Nah, I leave that hooked up. My coupe is the same 👍

[@kingdappa5485]

One of my first mods Smog Delete then egr Deleted next

[@KASLCustoms]

👌👌

[@tylertimmons1540]

Would this be the same system for an 84 carbed 302?

[@mikemarks6562]

Dagum I don’t have a welder I dunno how to even weld

[@douggow8876]

I recently removed my smog pump on my 88, now my car runs rich. Just wondering if this happened to you as well or do I have another issue. Also, this video was very helpful and made it way easier.

[@KASLCustoms]

Thank you! How do you know it’s running rich?

[@douggow8876]

@@KASLCustoms heavy smell of fuel and exhaust, it’s also not kicking down. I should mention that the rear main seal was was just done and all new exhaust with no cats

[@KASLCustoms]

Ok gotcha. Getting rid of those cats will definitely give you more of a “rich” smelling exhaust 👍

[@douggow8876]

@@KASLCustoms it may be stinky but it sure sounds good. Thank you.

[@KASLCustoms]

Hahahaha it’s true! The smell is foxbody cologne bettter known as: eu de exhaust 😉

[@Scrapla1]

Do you ever remove those egr solenoids on the passenger strut tower?

[@KASLCustoms]

I'm still running the egr

[@mikemarks6562]

I always find my self now that I own a fox coming right back to your videos 😂 dunno how that happens but I did get me a set of bbk headers and got me the blue ford racing wires and new plugs just drop the car off today to get the new top put on and waiting on my new back tires to come in putting 255/50 on the back talk to the performance shop about gears he quoted me 1500 that’s with labor and 373 and a B1 rebuild kit and I gotta order the electric fans also just because I herd taking the clutch fan off I saw on KZbin makes a extra 15 horse not a mor but I figured between the bbk shortys and electric fans and taking the smog pump off should make it perform a little better I don’t think I am gonna mess with a cam I thought about it but don’t believe so just having fun with trying to make more power but on small stuff not sure if a little bit bigger throttle body would help it or not but I think between the headers and electric fans I should get a extra 20hp I know that’s stupid but I never did this stuff before

[@KASLCustoms]

Hey buddy - thats awesome! Sounds like youre on a great path to having more fun and making more power! Thanks for the support

[@mikemarks6562]

@@KASLCustoms thanks man just something to do soon as I’m done with it I’ll send you some pictures I can email you them I gotta get it wet sanded and buffed when it’s all done it’s been repainted back to original color medium Cabernet red but lotta trash in it and some door dings I gotta get a PDR guy on it and thinking because it’s got some dents in the trunk lid might be cheaper just to buy another trunk lid and have it painted just hope I’m making the right choices lol guess we never know until we actually do it on our own my son wants to turbo it I said no no ain’t going that crazy but I think removing the original cats and put them to the side and save them should help a little also

[@schwarry1]

@@mikemarks6562 I have the same color on my 90. Get you a dual cooling fan from a ford contour. They work great.

[@OneStillPond]

Man, did I need this video. I have been throwing OBD codes 94 (Air diverter solenoid circuit fault), 44 (Thermactor air system fault). I don't know what to do. Im going crazy. The other codes are for the EGR (I replaced it) along with the IAC, and code 18 which is a nightmare to figure out. Car runs fine ... in park and neutral. Put it in reverse or drive, it needs gas or it stalls out. Im at my wits end but willing to try anything.

[@KASLCustoms]

Oh wow that’s crazy…

[@OneStillPond]

@@KASLCustoms I tuned it with a timing light. Got the TPS and throttle screw really dialed in. She’s running great. But no smog pump and still throwing those codes is weird. Guess I need to try a new EGR, right? Did yours leak smoke?

[@KASLCustoms]

I have a video on my channel about my EGR vacuum leak. It was pretty odd…

[@joeclarke6874]

Hey thanks for clearing some things up. One question is what did you do with your TAD and TAB solenoids? just left them in place and plugged in?

[@KASLCustoms]

Yessir, I don’t touch them at all. Never had an issue on any fox of mine

[@stebanlouro]

I also was wondering the same thing ? I am throwing codes 94 and 44 related to the TAD and TAB after deleting smog pump

[@jeffreyhawn1559]

Glad to know there's one bright canuck that's smarter than the host of Ford engineers that put those cars together having to contend with emissions requirements. And Nice how you disparage the things you don't know about or even take the time to understand. Will the engine run without the Thermactor, EGR, Catalytic and most of the Vacuum systems?.... Yes Is the computer designed to do so in stock form? ...No Delete them if you like, bet you gain a whopping 6-10 Hp at different parts of the curve, and a weight reduction of 15 lbs. Why not just put a Holley EFI system on it or just strip it down completely and carb it. Those O2 sensors really don't do anything anyways, do they. Wait, bet you don't know what they are for either. Oh, I forgot. dump that useless Evap carbon canister too. Nothing like the rich smell of gasoline in the garage. Some respect for the process. The engineers did their job, and probably didn't wnat to put those systems on in the first place. Life in the 80's.

[@MP-pz9oe]

Its that legal ?

[@KASLCustoms]

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