Hi Dev and welcome to the VRCC!

I'm not real familiar with the California smog system -- I'll have to reference my shop manual -- but I would certainly
not disconnect and leave lines unplugged! If your Valk is running like a top, then leave it alone. Ya know...if it ain't broke, don't fix it...
Nevertheless, here's a link to a video about using a home made lift adaptor...
https://youtu.be/aLzW1qkJOuURide safe have fun!
