OK... I am attempting to install a T-Ram setup on my Z along with SLP headers and new polished valve covers. I have the top end stripped down to the intake (what a chore) and would like to do headers while there isn't much in the way.

I am sure everyone is familiar with the huge pile of crap sitting on the passenger side of the motor. I would like to remove the A/C from the car at this point. What is the best ozone killing way to remove the system. I was told I could open one of the small lines slowly and let it leak out, then gut it. Will the freon cause damage to surounding parts?

What parts will be left when I take it out? I'd like to leave the canister, but what about the the rest? Will it all come out? I already have the correct belt size, I'm just looking for some basic knowledge and some things I might not have thought about...

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92 Z28 - 5.7 - Black/Grey Leather
SLP T-RAM, 24lb/h Injectors
Accell 58mm Throttle Body
SLP 1 3/4" Headers and Cat Back Sys.

69 Firebird - Chevy 327 - Black/Black - SOLD 7/4/00

 

Do you already have the 1LE AC Delete pulley?

I eliminated all of the smog and AIR crap on mine but left the AC. I am not going to give that up in Louisiana. Anyway, I have no problems with the pass side header now that the AIR is gone. Install in under 5 minutes.

Sorry I can't tell you more about eliminating the AC. If you are going to go through with it, do what I do; start yankin' crap out.

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'91 Z28 Blue/Silver ZZ4/ZF6
328.4 RWHP 363.5 RWTQ

 

Well if you want to use the AC later you can remove the whole thing with out letting the freon out. Or if you dont want to use it later you can take it out with out letting the freon out. Either way I wouldnt discharge a good working ac system. Mine didn't work so I took it out in pieces.


James

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If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy. Red Green

 

How do I do it without loozing freon???

Please tell me, cuz it is ice cold and I would like to put it back once I get the rest of the installation and tuning done!

 

I searched the archives for my instructions on how to do this, but I'll be damned, I can't find my old message. Here it is again:

Basically you just unbolt everything/anything that holds the air conditioning stuff down to the car. This includes brackets, bolts, and wires. The main thing to remember is NOT to unhook any hoses/hard lines.

Undo the bolts over the top of your radiator, and lean the radiator back. You'll see the condensor there... lift it up a bit. Now unhook the wires going to the a/c compressor, and unbolt the a/c compressor from it's bracket on the motor. Now unbolt the top of your heater/evaporator box (on the firewall) to expose the top of the evaporator. Now unbolt the bottom of your silver can (accumulator) from the heater/condensor box. Now unbolt the a/c hard lines from the passenger side main frame rail. Unplug all sensors/wires and tie them up & out of the way.

Now get a buddy to lift up on the compressor while you lift up on the condensor/accumulator can/evaporator combo.

-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.v6fbody.com mailbags

 

I searched through the archives as well. Sounds easy enough, but what does the empty spot look like after. Just a big black blox on the firewall with two holes coming out of it?

 

Heh, basically, yeah... you could always cut a sheet of aluminum outta home depot to plug the hole, or you can find an evaporator out of a junkyard car that's had it's AC system opended already, and put it in the hole. (I have a junkyard evaporator.)

-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.v6fbody.com mailbags