It's a slow process but in the end will be worth it. If you weren't seeing much rust or having engine trouble I would wait until it needs to be done then go with it from there.

ok so rad support is on and dynamat is in as well. Im getting ready for the engine to be put back in and am still a little behind on what i need for the hvac delete, i have the panel what else needs to be done?

also does anyone know if egr is required for a state inspections

 

It's been about five years or so but I use to over see several inspection stations as part of my job. From what I recall, if the underhood stickers show that it had an EGR from the factory (or if the stickers are gone, the spec books the inspection stations are required to have will show it as having had one when new) then it is supposed to have one. The good news however is that the inspection process does not include the proper function test(s) of said smog parts. They just have to "be there" and appear as if the are "correctly installed and connected."

Where in Maryland are you? I'm out west where we don't have to go through smog testing.

Nice progress on your Bird!!!

 

Every state can be different when it comes to smog laws. For example, 1829 is dead wrong for AZ laws. We don't have an underhood inspection for OBDII vehicles. They simply plug in to the ALDL connector and test the fuel cap and fuel tank for vapor leaks. If the component isn't working, it will flag the inspection and you will fail. Now, if there is no code, there is no problem and you pass since they don't pop the hood. Do you understand what is being said here??

 

im in frederick so not to far from western md, i was just wondering because i need new exhaust manifolds so i guess i will have to get some with the egr on them then. Thanks.

Anyone on hvac delete?

Engine bay is all done


decided im doing ctsv brake conversion and a few other things hopefully motor is back next week

 

Nice progress so far

 

ran some wires interior shouldbe in by the weekend and motor should be done any day now.


is this where is should cut out for the trap door mod? ill be using a plastic tank.


also looking into getting a new rear end what should i get engine mods will be

wesico pistons
k1 rods
ms3 cam
ls6 intake
1 7/8 headers
true duals
texas speed tune or some other tune

also what injectors and tune should i go with?

 

Looking good! Can't wait to see the finished results!

 

Man looks like you got a great shop with some great projects in it. Keep us updated

 

thanks guys

got the engine and heads back today too

 

What a great opportunity to build a very professional trap door. You can make something up that will allow plenty of access, yet look like it came from the factory. How about a removable panel that fastens with nutserts?

 

ordering a bunch of parts tomorrow

 

Did you ever happen to find out what that panel was called?? And did you have to order a new replacement or cut one off a donor? Great work.

 

its just the rear tail panel, took me a while to find one, but i finally did.

Car has been neglected lately, ordered the rest of the parts for the engine and just need a few more and then she should be all back together

short block is being assembled now, ordering k member friday and engine should be in within the next few weeks

starting to look good again


used some eastwood chassis black on the bottom


trap doop mod done

 

Good looking project excited to see it complete.

 

You and me both.

What pulley is needed for ac delete I can't find it anywhere?

finally picked this up today

 

You shouldn't need one since it's a separate belt.

 

i thought you had to run one though, or atleast thats what i was seeing sme places i guess not.

also to anyone with ls2 lifter trays on a ls1 does the divit go up or down when installing them?

 

Looks awesome! Im slowly doing my 98 z28 the same way.

One question, why delete the hvac but put the air bags back in?

 

deleting chac cleans up the engine bay and takes out some weight, airbag is for safety though so that can stay.

 

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