SAI Delete DIY Guide Almost complete

[GRN6IX]

Does it pass readiness though? I'd get it scanned with VAG-COM to be sure. I know in my state (CT), when it comes to your emissions test, they check not just for engine lights, but for readiness as well.

There are 8 parameters (I think) that need to pass (or read "0"). One is the smog pump (SAI pump in this case) is one of them.

[2003gtivr62.8liter]

No problem. If u need in advice while doing it just send a message to me

[MachtSchnell]

Does it pass readiness though? I'd get it scanned with VAG-COM to be sure. I know in my state (CT), when it comes to your emissions test, they check not just for engine lights, but for readiness as well.

There are 8 parameters (I think) that need to pass (or read "0"). One is the smog pump (SAI pump in this case) is one of them.

Dunno, but I believe so. I'm keeping the parts just in case problems with emissions arise, and if I ever decide to sell the car.

The main reason for doing this was to gain better access to the oil cooler/heater o-rings that needed replacing. I figure oil on the ground is more harmful than a little cold start emissions.

[Yak Meat]

bump need this

[24vGTiVR6]

yep I second the comments made before.....

I left all solenoids plugged in and tied up out of the way (no resistors), deleted the vacuum reservoir, and capped off all vac lines - with a UM 630cc BT flash. No CEL's and it passed emissions although it was a sniffer type test so I can't comment about readiness codes etc.

Although my next test will be done via OBD.... so I'm curious to know if it passes or not.

[2003gtivr62.8liter]

This is why I love where I live. Good ole OHIO!!! No emmisions test!!!!!!!

[DemonTech]

just got an 01 vr6 and pulled the engine to do some mods on it. and the SAI is already disconnected but just still bolted on (it was like that when i bought the car). I am new to VW tuning. Normally i build BMW's but i wanted to build a jetta. I've got everything i want to put on it but im also wanting to eleminate the SAI completely. The car ran like crap and im assuming it has something to do with this thing. correct me if im wrong. i need to remove it, block of the hole, plug the vacume line at the solenoid, then get it flashed and that will get rid of everything that has to do with the SAI.

While ive got the eninge out im doing a full rebuild on it. then adding a T3 turbo kit, front mount intercooler, F1 racing flywheel, Stage 4 clutch kit, NGK plug wires, ZEX plugs, cold air intake, and a ZEX 150 wet nitrous kit. (the turbo kit is going to be set to only 5 PSI and im not ever planing on using the nitrous just puting everything on it because it makes it look better at the shows.)

is there anything else you would recomend?

[gti_sean]

so im looking at some of the other vacuum lines and wondering what their for, and do i need them,



one hose goes to a "T" and the fuel rail, then up and around to the back of the manifold, what is it for, can i put a "90" to the fuel rail and get rid of the rest, or is it needed?




another hose goes from under the fuel rail peice to the intake right after the MAF, is that needed, and what does it do?


better view



also the hosees around the back, are thewy needed, they go everywhere...





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[DemonTech]

I am in the process of building an AFP vr6 and i could not find a SAI block off to fit it anywhere. so i designed one that will fit the AAA and the AFP prototyping starts tomorrow. this is a crucial part for my build and i would assume it is for everyones build. Not going to be any type of special symbols or color just a two piece aluminium block off. as soon as mine is installed and i know that it is not going to have any issues i will get back on here and let you all know and post pics of it. if anyone else wants one let me know. i dont see them costing any more than like 15 bucks. i also made a block off plate for the SAI valve pedestal. it performs the same function but it leaves the mounting pedestal on the head. it just didnt really seem like a full removal with the pedestal still mounted.

[RipCity Euros]

You could always just use your factory SAI unit/ grind off the SAI portion and weld on a plug, or plug it with a freeze plug.

Like this:

[DemonTech]

well thats actually a different engine then the AFP 12v VR6. yes you could use a freeze plug but rubber will break down and eventually something bad will happen. plus that is just a ghetto, shade tree mechanic way of doing it. the welding on a plug is similar to the first thing i did which was cut off the valve pedestal as close as i could then tig weld the hole up and it worked but it just looked like crap. i know once the engine is installed you cant see it but i am taking pictures of every part opf this build and it was just to ugly to leave like that. plus with the new SAI block off that i made it should work on MK3 and MK4 12v vr6 engines.

[RipCity Euros]

Sorry for being so vague in my reply. I was just posting a different option to the one posted in the original post (on the BDF) that costs around 50 dollars. I'm not familiar with the AFP SAI, although I know it is different than the MK3 12v unit, hence why the 42DD plug will not work. Good luck with your project, if you have the means to, you could start producing them for sale on here, there would obviously be a market for them!