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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 01:15 AM
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Any b4 and after pix of deleting,AC,SMOG,Heater Valve

Just want to show some1 the big difference.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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I have after pics too, I just have to find them...
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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and after: "crappy pic"


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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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I was thinkin of gettin rid of my heater too but what about if your windows fogged up?
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Originally posted by Spdfrk1990
I was thinkin of gettin rid of my heater too but what about if your windows fogged up?
Yeah I had that same debate with myself, it's basically worthless to remove the heater. It doesn't free up too much room, you lose your defroster, and it's not like you're getting back any performance. Since pulling my A/C 2 weeks ago, I have used my defogger twice. It's invaluable at this point.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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After Shot

Here is an aftershot with !A/C !Smog !Heatervalve.

And yes my heat still works.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Looks good guys, dewey did you take your engine out b4 cause i noticed you painted the block.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Here's my After

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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Looks good guys, dewey did you take your engine out b4 cause i noticed you painted the block.
didn't paint the block. I put the new intake on. which I painted. the block was not touched.
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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Here's a before from March of 98
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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 12:50 AM
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No smog, AIR ect.

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Old Jul 31, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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This is my after pic,


I have a before pic, but I don't remember where I put my scanner.
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Old Aug 1, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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No AC, smog, and heater valve....
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