Smog system, should i run it or de-gut and plug??

[Postsedan]

I have done bought, based on customer decisions. If I owned your LS6, I would make it as true and original as I could. If you have the entire original smog ready to go....I say put it back on the car as the Chevrolet did!

Dan

[m22mike]

I agree with Dan, your not really gaining much in performance by gutting it anyway. JMO. And as you may know, under heavy throttle the pump is dumping overbaord.

Mike

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Here is a pre assembly photo of the work i did this morning.
Just wanted to make sure everything fit right.
Will wait till motor gets back to do a final installation, meanwhile more opinions neaded if i should run it like stock or de-gut and plug.
I went through Google to see what i can read up on this subject and really not much luck on finding threads about de-gutting and plugging the smog,but i did find threads about how the system works and it really only robs about 1 or 2 horsepower and ads weight.
Also it was pointed out that the smog pump can sieze up and make the belt break apart at some point.
Has anyone here have that problem?

[olredalert]

----Dont use the exhaust manifold gaskets. GM didnt!......Bill S

[XXXGoldL34M20]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: olredalert</div><div class="ubbcode-body">----Dont use the exhaust manifold gaskets. GM didnt!......Bill S </div></div>
Install them metal to metal? or with a little silicone?

[x Baldwin Motion]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: XXXBlackLs6M22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">........... robs about 1 or 2 horsepower and ads weight......
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