FREE HORSEPOWER! SBC 350 Smog Pump Delete & Vacuum Line Removal (1983 Camaro Z28) | Part 1

Welcome back to the channel! 🔧 Today we are tackling a massive engine bay cleanup on the 1983 Chevy Camaro Z28 by completely removing the factory Smog Pump (A.I.R. pump) and that messy web of vacuum hoses from our Small Block Chevy 350. ​Not only does a smog pump delete clean up the look of your classic SBC, but it also frees up parasitic drag on the engine, eliminates frustrating vacuum leaks, and gets your car idling smoother! In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to pull the V-belt, unbolt the heavy bracket, rip out the diverter valve, and cap off your carburetor vacuum ports properly. ​⚠️ THIS IS PART 1! Make sure you are SUBSCRIBED so you don't miss Part 2, where we will show you exactly how to remove those stubborn check valves and permanently plug the open lines connected to the exhaust manifolds! ​👇 PARTS & TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO: 👇 By using these links, you help support the channel at no extra cost to you! 🛒 105-Piece Vacuum Cap Assortment (A MUST-HAVE!): https://amzn.to/4odryl4 🛒 PB Blaster Penetrating Catalyst: https://amzn.to/3QxEsy1 ​⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: 1983 Camaro Z28 Smog Pump Delete 0:52 - Loosening Bracket Bolts & Removing the V-Belt 1:59 - Disconnecting Air Hoses & Check Valves 3:22 - Removing the Diverter Valve Assembly 4:56 - Dropping Out the Smog Pump 5:38 - Removing the Heavy Air Pump Bracket 7:08 - Tracing & Removing Messy Vacuum Lines 7:35 - The Best Amazon Vacuum Cap Assortment Kit! 7:46 - Capping the Carburetor & Vacuum Switches 9:03 - Pulling the Remaining Hard Lines 10:09 - First Start-Up After the Delete (Smoother Idle!) 11:00 - What's Next in Part 2! ​If this video helped you clean up your Chevy 350, smash that LIKE button, leave a COMMENT down below with what you're working on, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more 3rd Gen Camaro content! 🏁 ​#CamaroZ28 #SmallBlockChevy #SmogPumpDelete #Chevy350 #3rdGenCamaro #SBC350 #DIYAuto