A few raiss questions

podeveryday · 02-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Has anyone had issues with driving in rain or bad weather? Also what have you guys done with your air pumps? I dont have headers yet so i was going to wait till i got them to remove it since you need a tune to shut off the air pump. Does anyone know what size breather i need to attach directly to the air pump? Thanks.

**George Bates Automotive** · 02-16-2009, 10:10 AM

I had it (won it at silent auction at the first West Coast Gathering in Vegas) and it worked well. In very windy,dusty areas it does collect debri but it easily wiped out/off. I drilled 2 very small holes in areas at the lower corners just in case and moisture built up which it never did. It is important to clean the M.A.F sensor every couple weeks.

As for the air pump, I did a factory update to delete it legally and added the Legal delete/update factory sticker to the radiator support shroud so the emissions guys can see it. That took away any need to have a breather for the air pump since the air pump was no longer bolted on.

Erik · 02-16-2009, 10:50 AM

As far as the filter for the air pump, just pull the hose and measure the inner diameter. I don't know the size, but the K&N cold air intake does come with a smaller filter for the air pump that slips inside the hose. On the K&N, there's a small hole in the cold air box for the filter. I don't know if you'd want to drill a hole in the RAISS though.

podeveryday · 02-16-2009, 03:15 PM

So do i put the breather right on the end of the air pump or on the end of the hose? Also can i start the car just to see what it sounds like now with the air pump hose just hangin there with no breather?

Erik · 02-16-2009, 03:18 PM

Without having looked at an air pump in a bunch of years, I'm going to go ahead and guess that you'd pretty much HAVE to put it in the hose. Otherwise, where's it going to go? In other words, use the hose as a coupler and make it whatever length you want to put that little filter someplace that makes sense.

podeveryday · 02-16-2009, 05:12 PM

Thanks for the tips fellas, Yes an outerwear is a must i ran them on my atvs and they make a huge difference especially in the dirt, as far as cleaning the maf every few weeks hopefully the pre filter lower that to every few months. How do u clean the maf? Thanks again, Ill call around for the breather tomorrow, now its on to the exhaust, proper rear end gasket, and checking out the ball joint tourqe since im having some front end noises and play.

**George Bates Automotive** · 02-16-2009, 05:15 PM

CRC makes a MAF aerosol cleaner, just spray it on the MAF elements and connections and your good to go.

Gregg-O · 02-16-2009, 10:50 PM

I'm going to take a guess that the MAF cleaner is NOT the same stuff as throttle body cleaner...?

**George Bates Automotive** · 02-17-2009, 08:20 AM

Correct, the TB cleaner is very harsh and cannot be trusted to be used on the MAF, however, the MAF cleaner can work for both.

94loveboat · 05-17-2009, 04:54 PM

what is this air pump and stuff your talking about, wut does it do, im still learning about my car, is this hose ur talking about fit to teh factory air box?

94loveboat · 05-17-2009, 06:06 PM

what the heck is the point of putting air in the manifolds and why someone designed it???

94loveboat · 05-18-2009, 03:23 PM

i just got done putting in my intake, and the air pump hose i just ended up sticking it in my intake tube that came with my kit becuz it actually had a hole already drilled out so thats where it went, check it out at my cardomain page at 94roadyLT1, all for 80 bux

**George Bates Automotive** · 05-18-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadMonster

The air pump is located on the drivers side lower
front of the engine. It pumps air into the exhaust
manifolds at start up. See those metal tubes running
into the top of the exhaust manifolds? That's for
the air pump.

It has a hose that runs into the factory air intake to get
clean filtered air from.

When you delete the factory intake garbage, you need
to cut the hose on the air box shorter, and install a little
K&N style filter, or better yet, delete the whole thing altogether.
This is, of course, if you don't live in California, or someplace
where you will need to pass a smog inspection, particularly
a visual inspection.

HTH.

In California, We can help with that problem

BBSmoov · 05-19-2009, 03:28 PM

I was looking into those on Ebay. Does it move around when you drive or is it on pretty tight? Are you going to make some kind of heat sheild? I heard that aluminum attracts heat and you get more cold air with plastic. Have you noticed a difference, besides the sound? Nice job btw and sorry for so many questions.

samtheman209 · 07-26-2009, 10:12 PM

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02-16-2009, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
podeveryday Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 View My Garage podeveryday	A few raiss questions Remove this ad! Has anyone had issues with driving in rain or bad weather? Also what have you guys done with your air pumps? I dont have headers yet so i was going to wait till i got them to remove it since you need a tune to shut off the air pump. Does anyone know what size breather i need to attach directly to the air pump? Thanks. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

02-16-2009, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
George Bates Automotive Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upland,Ca Posts: 3,570	I had it (won it at silent auction at the first West Coast Gathering in Vegas) and it worked well. In very windy,dusty areas it does collect debri but it easily wiped out/off. I drilled 2 very small holes in areas at the lower corners just in case and moisture built up which it never did. It is important to clean the M.A.F sensor every couple weeks. As for the air pump, I did a factory update to delete it legally and added the Legal delete/update factory sticker to the radiator support shroud so the emissions guys can see it. That took away any need to have a breather for the air pump since the air pump was no longer bolted on. __________________ My name is Angel. I have been around B-bodies since mid 2000 and have been working on them since about 2002. I work at a shop that specializes in the repair and restoration/refurbishing of 91-96 Caprice and Impala cars. I do not and have not claimed to know everything about these cars, but by seeing a great deal of these cars daily I can usually be of some help in giving advise when a problem comes up. Feel free to ask questions

02-16-2009, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Erik Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 626	As far as the filter for the air pump, just pull the hose and measure the inner diameter. I don't know the size, but the K&N cold air intake does come with a smaller filter for the air pump that slips inside the hose. On the K&N, there's a small hole in the cold air box for the filter. I don't know if you'd want to drill a hole in the RAISS though. __________________ Nodding Tiger Mod

02-16-2009, 03:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
podeveryday Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 View My Garage podeveryday	So do i put the breather right on the end of the air pump or on the end of the hose? Also can i start the car just to see what it sounds like now with the air pump hose just hangin there with no breather? __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale! Last edited by podeveryday; 02-16-2009 at 03:17 PM..

02-16-2009, 03:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Erik Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 626	Without having looked at an air pump in a bunch of years, I'm going to go ahead and guess that you'd pretty much HAVE to put it in the hose. Otherwise, where's it going to go? In other words, use the hose as a coupler and make it whatever length you want to put that little filter someplace that makes sense. __________________ Nodding Tiger Mod

02-16-2009, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
podeveryday Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 109 View My Garage podeveryday	Thanks for the tips fellas, Yes an outerwear is a must i ran them on my atvs and they make a huge difference especially in the dirt, as far as cleaning the maf every few weeks hopefully the pre filter lower that to every few months. How do u clean the maf? Thanks again, Ill call around for the breather tomorrow, now its on to the exhaust, proper rear end gasket, and checking out the ball joint tourqe since im having some front end noises and play. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

02-16-2009, 05:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
George Bates Automotive Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upland,Ca Posts: 3,570	CRC makes a MAF aerosol cleaner, just spray it on the MAF elements and connections and your good to go. __________________ My name is Angel. I have been around B-bodies since mid 2000 and have been working on them since about 2002. I work at a shop that specializes in the repair and restoration/refurbishing of 91-96 Caprice and Impala cars. I do not and have not claimed to know everything about these cars, but by seeing a great deal of these cars daily I can usually be of some help in giving advise when a problem comes up. Feel free to ask questions

02-16-2009, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gregg-O Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 719	I'm going to take a guess that the MAF cleaner is NOT the same stuff as throttle body cleaner...? __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

02-17-2009, 08:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
George Bates Automotive Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Upland,Ca Posts: 3,570	Correct, the TB cleaner is very harsh and cannot be trusted to be used on the MAF, however, the MAF cleaner can work for both. __________________ My name is Angel. I have been around B-bodies since mid 2000 and have been working on them since about 2002. I work at a shop that specializes in the repair and restoration/refurbishing of 91-96 Caprice and Impala cars. I do not and have not claimed to know everything about these cars, but by seeing a great deal of these cars daily I can usually be of some help in giving advise when a problem comes up. Feel free to ask questions

05-17-2009, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
94loveboat Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 45	what is this air pump and stuff your talking about, wut does it do, im still learning about my car, is this hose ur talking about fit to teh factory air box? __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

05-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
94loveboat Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 45	what the heck is the point of putting air in the manifolds and why someone designed it??? __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

05-18-2009, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
94loveboat Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 45	i just got done putting in my intake, and the air pump hose i just ended up sticking it in my intake tube that came with my kit becuz it actually had a hole already drilled out so thats where it went, check it out at my cardomain page at 94roadyLT1, all for 80 bux __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

05-19-2009, 03:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
BBSmoov Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CO Posts: 296 View My Garage BBSmoov	I was looking into those on Ebay I was looking into those on Ebay. Does it move around when you drive or is it on pretty tight? Are you going to make some kind of heat sheild? I heard that aluminum attracts heat and you get more cold air with plastic. Have you noticed a difference, besides the sound? Nice job btw and sorry for so many questions. __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

07-26-2009, 10:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
samtheman209 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	ouenonewonfewo __________________ Have you visited the Impala Forums Store today? Thousands of cars & parts for sale!

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