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Unread 29-10-2003, 23:05
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as of the 2003 season the only ways that you can create vacuum is to use a pneumatic cylinder or (i think) compress the air line. You could also get a suction cup that makes its own vac. when you say pull a handle.

The compressors don't have an vac. port on them and it is illegal to modify them to have one. Its also illegal to buy an vac. pump even if it is powered by an kit motor. However making one from a few small pneumatic cylinders and an kit motor is perfectly legal.. and has been done i think Erin's team did it but not sure
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