bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

How much of the A/C system do you guys take off? Is there anything to be cautious of or watch after removing your a/c? Planning to take mine out with the upcoming TTi install.

Boostaholic

iTrader: (4)

I took my entire system off and installed a HVAC delete plate, gives a lot more room on both sides of the firewall.

bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

So you pulled the evaporator core out too? Do you have a pic of your engine bay?

code4

iTrader: (30)

I pulled my core out along with all the plastic in front of it.

SUPER DAVES Z

iTrader: (6)

Not exactly on topic but why buy a TTi street kit if you're going to delete the A/C? You'd be much better off getting a kit from Turbo ZOne or one of the other sponcors using a truck manifold kit.

Keeping A/C is really the only reason to go with the TTi street kit, because most others are superior in the power per psi depo!!!

That's just my opinion.

FWIW removing a/c is pretty straight forward, just gotta know what to remove.

bboyferal

iTrader: (9)

IMO, If I set myself to removing my AC, man, I'd be running a TTI RACE KIT with a HUGE TURBO.

bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

Well, I would love to have a TTi race kit, but I don't have the 7400$ to buy one (I think eventually I will end up with that kit, or build my own real similar). Got a used TTi T76 street kit, and by the time I gather/make the parts I need to complete it should have about $3700 in it.

I will take a look at the turbozone stuff, but last time I looked it would still cost more for their intercooled setup than what I have now.

Reasons for removing a/c:
-never used it for 2 years I have had the car, car is not a daily driver
-save a little weight
-clean up engine bay and reduce clutter
-I want to put the i/c in place of the a/c condensor and try it to see how it works before cutting up my bumper

bboyferal

iTrader: (9)

I see your points...If you're sure you're not going to use it...

You're a Firebird guy... I know EXACTLY what you mean about the whole bumper thing...

MIGHTYMOUSE

iTrader: (59)

the tti street kit does not hack any of the front end. , just one cut to the lower hood latch support and a different washer fluid reservoir.

just unbolt the stuff i left my heater in.

bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

MM, I meant I chose the street kit to avoid hacking my bumper. I have an OBX 3" intercooler that I plan to put in place of the a/c condensor. I made a post about it; it may not work very well to keep my iat temps down, but I want to try it.

I am definitely jealous of your car. Awesome setup

bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

Actually I never use a/c in any vehicle except when riding with other people who request it, and that happens very rarely.

I also forgot to mention that Illinois requires a front plate.

bboyferal

iTrader: (9)

I see why you want to try that out now... Good luck.

bowtieman81

iTrader: (35)

Now you see why I eventually want a TTi race kit, or similar. No cutting up the front of the car.