OK, Finally got some time to catch up...
PinkPanther,
I will have more thank one battery in the car and naturally I'll have them both in the rear then.
I think I like the Injen intake, What intake do you use/like and why?
I will also be removing the A/C, but only because the moron before me vented it all into the atmosphere.
I do have plans for some electric fans. Do you know of any OEM fans that could fit the width of the radiator. I'd like to not have to spend $3-400 for aftermarket elec fans. I'm also using a failsafe 170 degree thermostat and the entire engine as well as bolt on parts (ie: water pump, starter, alternator, all new) is being rebuilt.
I read somewhere where you can modify an aftermarket elec water pump to work on our pumps. Know anything about that?
BayArea240,
The entire engine bay has been stripped clean. I have som rust repair to do underneath the radiator and also have to remove the A/C condenser. Funny how much crap there is in just the A/C and how much weight.
I will be cleaning/fixing the engine bay and then painting it the intended body color while its all apart. The car will be painted a very bright blue. Kinda like the CALSONIC skyline blue. Black accessories.
thx247,
I'm not wanting to remove the emissions just for looks. I'm not gonna say the looks hasn't crossed my mind, but the desicion to do it was power based. less crap, better breathing.
To be honest, I thought a lot about it after you wrote that. I will do a bit more research to see what equipment I feel I can remove and still feel a little green
That IS one of the things that pulled me to import cars. Big performance, good gas mileage, new tech, less pollution. Go fast and stay (somewhat at least) green
idlafie,
Reason#1 - Point taken. However, you know as well as I do the pollution equipment drains on the system to some degree in the form of slowing the pump, that is our engine down. How significantly is what I don't know.
Reason#2,3,4 - Wasn't intending on removing major pollution components that affect driveability. I plan on driving the car as my main vehicle. I was however planning on a high flow cat. I need to keep the vehicle on the good side of the law somewhat since I'm not sure where I will be living in the next couple years.
Reason#5 - no comment.
Overall, ty for the time you put into your response. Thats why I'm here, positive minds with good advice, knowledgable people, the oppurtunity to help and hang out with car friends
sr20detman,
Heh...now now...keep it on the track
Thank you all for your time.
Anyone have anymore info on;
1. What components are in our car that are pollution control
2. What are their exact functions?
3. Is driveability affected by removal?
4. How large of an impact does removal have on emissions?
This could be very informative...