Clean up engine bay...

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I want to clean up my engine compartment, I see others cars were you can see lots of metal underhood and see the ground, you guys probly know what I'm talking about. My question is what have you taken out or hidden to clean up the appearance underhood on your car? This is a driver, not a racer.

Thanks- John

 

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Smog pump removal along w/the hoses that go with it will open up the lower area so you can see the ground. AC removal/power steering relocation will also help because it changes the positioning of the PS.

So if all you want is to see the ground when you look down, that'll do ya nicely. If you want to make everything look tidy, neat, etc., relocating wires into the fender wells is what you'll want to do.

 

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Also do an electric fan conversion too. That cleans up as well!

 

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weld all the unnecessary holes, relocate the battery to the trunk.

 

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About the smog, theres a "box" shaped deal mounted to the pass side with some hoses. I started to remove it but seen there was wires going to it. Can I take it off? Its part of the smog, right? I like the ideas, guess I better get to work!!
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thats your evap cannister. id suggest not removing it. it relieves vapor pressure from your gas tank, and prevents gas fumes from exiting to the atmosphere. (very bad if you park in a garage!) its not related to the smog equiptment....

 

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bloopbloob said:

thats your evap cannister. id suggest not removing it. it relieves vapor pressure from your gas tank, and prevents gas fumes from exiting to the atmosphere. (very bad if you park in a garage!) its not related to the smog equiptment....

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i wouldnt really worry about that. Just rip that off, unless you have emissions.

 

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check out my site for ideas on hiding wires if you wanna go that route:

www.soniccherry.com/wires.html

 

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Another item to note is vacuum lines. I've removed a/c, smog, EGR, and cruise - so I don't need the vacuum tree anymore. Also, my evap canister is gone (and I park the car in an attached garage and never smell gas!) so the only vacuum lines I have are a 3/8" line from manifold to brake booster, and a 1/8" line to the FPR.

Listen to guys like mansonzz - he was one of my inspirations.

 

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Thank you very much

Or if you need the vac lines, just route them into the fenderwell too. That's what I did

 

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I have a question for you guys.. isnt that piece on the right that your belt goes around for your air conditioner?

 

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GT_Rich said:

Another item to note is vacuum lines. I've removed a/c, smog, EGR, and cruise - so I don't need the vacuum tree anymore. Also, my evap canister is gone (and I park the car in an attached garage and never smell gas!) so the only vacuum lines I have are a 3/8" line from manifold to brake booster, and a 1/8" line to the FPR.

Listen to guys like mansonzz - he was one of my inspirations.

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What about your PCV? Not exactly a vacuum line, but I was wondering if you still have that too.

 

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mansonozz said:

Thank you very much

Or if you need the vac lines, just route them into the fenderwell too. That's what I did

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What vac lines did you end up taking off. I know you need for the booster, the fpr, and intake i have one running to my heater/ac also?