Probably not a good idea to take that off.
A. Gas Mileage will go to crap.
B. It's a federal offense. EPA will be up in that ass and will sue for everything you have if you get caught.
C. You're going to smell gas every time you come to a stop.
Not to bash on you bro but you're in the state that takes air pollution very serious...
On the other hand, less weight right? Lol
One problem I think you're going to run into is the canister purge valve. When you disconnect it, it'll throw an FI light.