By canister do you mean the charcoal canister and purge solenoid? That helps vent the gas tank fumes and directs the fumes back into your engine. Removing this canister risks your garage smelling like gas a bit. I have had a couple 5.0's with them removed and didn't notice a smell but some people have had the smell. Up to you.I bought my 89 GT last year and it's bone stock with the exception of headers, flowmasters, and the smog has been removed. However, the canister and associated vacuum lines are still there. Do they still need to be there or can those vacuum lines and canister be removed? Could the lines be capped?
That was the canister I was referencing. I thought it was directly related to the smog and emissions stuff that's no longer there. It's not hurting anything but I was thinking it was causing my weird cold idle issues. I'll have to finish working through jrichkers's surging idle checklist i suppose.
In this OP's case, I believe the emission components were removed by the previous owner and he bought it this way and he's trying to figure out what is what.So where are you routing the explosive exhaust fumes?
The problem with eliminating smog components is that is usually creates headaches for the user down the road when something doesn't run correctly. The truth is, the smog system robs the car of 0 HP, and most of the stuff is relatively harmless to leave intact and functional. For instance, removing the EGR system? What purpose does that serve? You gain 0 HP, lose a little crusing fuel economy, and end up chasing code 33's and 34's forever.
These cars are 30+ years old. Nissan Altima's off the dealership floor could take a Fox Mustang. Put your time and effort in making the car reliable and running in top shape. Most often, this involves keeping the smog stuff intact. It's just not worth it to eliminate it on stock, daily driven type cars.
In this OP's case, I believe the emission components were removed by the previous owner and he bought it this way and he's trying to figure out what is what.
Agreed and he should be able to get any emissions parts dirt cheap either from online forums or the local Pulln'save. Heck, I have a stock EGR with spacer sitting on my shelf just going to waste...I read too fast sometimes....
Ok, in that case OP, don't rule out that the easiest solution may in fact be to put such said smog component back on.
yes, you guys are spot on. I still have that canister on the car but i'm still experience some fumes so I'm thinking something still isn't hooked up right or has failed. I'll take a picture of what I have today or tomorrow. I hope you guys can point me in the right direction.
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