sheppie62 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I am going to pull motor and install clutch soon. I want to eliminate as much uneeded clutter, weight from my engine bay on an 85 rx sedan. I want to keep heating and air. does anyone have a picture of an engine or engine bay, that has been cleaned up. Thanks! <Shep> A.K.A. The "Wing Man" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 heater i can understand, but the AC!?! get rid of it..thats alot of weight. you can ditch ac, power steering, your emessions stuff, air box, spare tire and cross bar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailgatewagon Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 if its going to be a rally car or somthing along those lines, take out the ac and ut on some roof scoops like a rally car? anyway good luck, also you can take out the hood latch mech and put hood pins in the front corners also take out all the carpet and sound padding thats alot of weight right there. good luck let us know how it gos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppie62 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Share Posted October 27, 2004 I want to keep AC because it gets really hot and dusty here in the southern california desert (110 sometimes). How much does all the ac stuff weigh. Maybe you guys are right, but I hate getting "FN" hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 it's about 40 lbs +/- 10 lbs for the system but keep the PS cause that is not much weight and doesn't sap much powere either and take off the mechanical fan and install a second electric fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppie62 Posted October 27, 2004 Author Share Posted October 27, 2004 My car doesn't have power steering. I like the all electric fan idea. That sure would make working on or pulling the engine easier! Oh by the way, this car is just for fun, not serious racing. That's why I might keep the A.C. I am more concerned with ease of repairs, making room to modify the engine, than weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbob99 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 You'll still have A/C without the compressor, commonly known as 4/70 A/C. Four windows, 70 mile an hour Dump all your heatshieliding around the turbo, that cross bar under the spare tire, the spare tire, clutch fan, stock air box, all the plastic sheilding around the fuel lines, egr setup (debatable)....theres alot that can be eliminated, but some requires more effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 ac kills subarus imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 I have A/C in the '88 RX, but don't use it, and this is my replacement; Just roll down both sides front windows, and crack both the rear ones an inch or 2. You get a nice airstream, but it doesn't bother your face (or screw up long hair, in my case). This only works in Subarus, I swear! If CA is like CO, with heat but no humidity (i honestly have no idea..) then this is great,but if it's humid, consider keeping the a/c unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Being from the north, I find it funny watching all the guys from the northern states telling you to ditch the AC.. 2 years ago I would have said the same thing... 105 degrees at 90% humidity last summer taught me a good lesson about that... AC is your friend:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Being from the north, I find it funny watching all the guys from the northern states telling you to ditch the AC.. 2 years ago I would have said the same thing... 105 degrees at 90% humidity last summer taught me a good lesson about that... AC is your friend:D More than that, A/C can be a lifesaver in that kind of heat. My family lives in Phoenix area, and I don't care what they say, if it is 120 outside it doesn't matter whether it is a "dry heat". Add ANY humidity and you're in trouble. But then, I am a heat-wimp, and even PacificNorthWet weather can get too hot for me. We DO hit over 100 degrees up here, and it isn't a "dry heat". (Doesn't compare to Texas and Deep South conditions, though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppie62 Posted October 28, 2004 Author Share Posted October 28, 2004 I will post pictures soon. Car is totally stock accept for side swiped passenger side doors Maybe to show before and after. Where are dirt ralley tires sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 im from texas and spend a few weeks out of the summer there. i still say ditch the ac =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 hey it doesn't get that hot around here and i still have a/c on my car and plan to keep it i don't like heat. but if you are going for room to work on the engine removing the ac will give you alot of room. but if this car is being built for more fun than it is racing you gotta think about creature comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oobnuker Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 http://www.bankruptsoul.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=5&pos=1 This is a picture of my engine bay. I have removed the power steering, A/C, spare tire, air box, and a few other things I can't even remember. The windshield wiper fluid tank is on the inside now because for a while I had no fenders...It's out of a '90 Legacy. Also, obviously, this is a SPFI motor - not sure what your RX is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppie62 Posted October 28, 2004 Author Share Posted October 28, 2004 I don't know what my injection system is called, but it is an 85 so should be the earlier F.I. Is there an advantage to the newer system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 you have MPFI with a flaper style MAF. its a good system over all. heres my view. if the a/c works keep it if not dump it. no p/s on an RX? I did not know they came that way. probably the most usefull thing you could do is relocate the battery to the trunk. but dont forget to vent it out of the car. that would give you better weight distribution and more elbow room under the hood I would keep the mechanical fan because if there is a failure in the electric set up your screwed with out it. subes dont like to overheat. if you are still going to keep it street legal here in CA dont yank the emissions stuff. it dosent hurt anything. as for the rally tires I think I saw them at tires.com or tirerack.com gut your interior and cage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subawoohoo Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 Hey heh heh, i just gutted the hell outa' my hatch. I ripped out the dash, and ALL the crap underneath it, (heater and AC crap) im going to fiberglass in a new dash so i wont worry about the pokey stuff beneath. I tore out all the carpet, ALL the plastic panels, ill be relocating the battery, MABY (i doubt) the radiator, and i was also planning on making some new windows out of plexiglass. ?? legal ?? and maby just maby when im all through and have nothing else to do, i might make a fiberglass hood and maby fenders. really theres not much you can do, unfortunately the plastic interior panels dont weigh too much so removing them would be virtually pointless unless the AC was gone as well. you can try some brand of racing seat(s) to lighten the load. in my opinion, if you want the AC, you shouldnt be gutting your car, i just think that the rest of your stuff wont add up to anything significant without the AC poop. Hope that helps. Tyler J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkx Posted October 28, 2004 Share Posted October 28, 2004 kumho makes a dirt/gravel tire that will fit a 13" wheel. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+R700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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