TLDriver

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I been planning to go NA-T for a while and rebuilt a spare block and head. I currently have the engine out and I will be removing a much as possible. I am going to get rid of my cruse control, egr, all unneeded vacuum lines, A/C system, and maybe a fuse box relocation. What else should I remove that I have the access to everything? I am going to keep my ABS because I will drive the car on the streets.

Is there a significant weight savings by removing the heater core?

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i would keep the a/c unless you're planning to go all out. you can remove the egr and still pass smog in CA?

TLDriver

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I wont use the AC and it wont be my DD so I wont have to worry about it being too hot or too cold. I wont be able to pass smog with any of my plans unfortunately but lets just "Yes, I will pass"

vangb2

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You could remove your steering rack and pinion. You could remove your quarter panels. How about your windshield? what about removing the bumper support?

TLDriver

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Thanks for the helpful suggestions.

FORTYSIXn2

You could always seam weld and reinforce your engine bay a bit if you have the means to paint it before the engine goes back in.

DubbStep

Wire tuck some....

Ali SC3

iTrader: (10)

wire tuck, clean bay, do poly or solid steering rack bushings cause thats the easiest they will ever be to do.
Heater core is probably a good idea to keep.
you can paint your ABS block in the bay while its easy to mask everything off around it.
I know mine is going to be rusty looking soon after so many years If I dont paint it.

v8soarer91

respray engine bay

even if its black it looks good with any colour

TLDriver

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Thanks guys... I have an update on what I did. I started drinking and didn't get around to working on the car. LOL I will start on the clean up soon and I contacted my cousin on the engine bay respray and that might happen soon. Thank you guys.