SAI delete?

[draza74]

So to be able to install my chassis mount splitter I needed to remove my SAI pump.
So I did.
Now I have a tube going from the valve to basically nowhere in the engine bay.
So long as I put some mesh over it I should be fine.. right?
As far as i'm aware since i'm catless and don't care about the CEL I should be good but I want to be sure there wasn't any potential unknown issues from this

 

[jimlloyd40]

Other than a CEL I can't see why it's a problem. SAI is only for preheating the cat that you don't have.

 

[2slowvw]

Other than a CEL I can't see why it's a problem. SAI is only for preheating the cat that you don't have.

Well thats half true. But the point of SAI is just emissions related. You can put a small filter over the end and zip tie it somewhere and all should be good.

 

[mk6'12gti]

I know theres a company who makes a block off plate for the sai as well.

 

[draza74]

I know theres a company who makes a block off plate for the sai as well.

You know their name? I couldn't find anything for the MK7s

 

[Diggs24]

precision raceworks

https://www.precisionraceworks.com/ea888.3-SAI-block-off-plate-w/gasket.aspx

 

[draza74]

precision raceworks

https://www.precisionraceworks.com/ea888.3-SAI-block-off-plate-w/gasket.aspx

Hell yeah! Thank you!

 

[draza74]

Can I clear the code with obd11?

 

[mk6'12gti]

Can I clear the code with obd11?

You'll need your tuner to turn it off if I'm not mistaken

 

[jimlloyd40]

Can I clear the code with obd11?

Should be able to. I think it can clear any code but the code can come back.

 

[Diggs24]

Whynot just relocate sai pump?

 

[draza74]

Whynot just relocate sai pump?

Way more work than it's worth. Id rather roll with cel. Esp since i'm catless and it's doing absolutely nothing for my car.
And hell, weight loss too I guess.

 

[Ecapskcab]

Way more work than it's worth. Id rather roll with cel. Esp since i'm catless and it's doing absolutely nothing for my car.
And hell, weight loss too I guess.

Question:

My engine builder wouldn't do a R motor because it didn't have SAI (UK). Without the SAI is there any other issues to look for? If it is as simple as coding it out, may not be the worst idea? A heck of a lot cheaper doing an engine swap opposed to a rebuild.

 

[draza74]

Question:

My engine builder wouldn't do a R motor because it didn't have SAI (UK). Without the SAI is there any other issues to look for? If it is as simple as coding it out, may not be the worst idea? A heck of a lot cheaper doing an engine swap opposed to a rebuild.

You don't need an SAI, it's only there to help with emissions on cold start. And that's if you have a cat convert.
Also, you shouldn't need to code something like that out on the R if it didn't come with it in the first place.

 

[RecycledDonuts]

I know theres a company who makes a block off plate for the sai as well.

Bruh.....looks like my counter.... Yep, my counter and photo. Haha.