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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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I recently purchased a 75 stingray with the 169HP motor in it. While debating on what to do about the engine (crate or slight 350 mod), I would like to clean up the engine compartment. I had a new radiator, fan shroud, Fan blades installed as well as a complete suspension rebuild. I would like to remove the factory AC and all components associated with it. Any suggestions? Just looking to make the car a funday driver.
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Old Nov 12, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Unless the A/C system is totally trashed and your car is a convertible, I wouldn't remove it. My C3 doesn't have A/C an I'm going to install it. The interior gets hot enough in these cars as it is, and it's doubly so without the a/c. Absolutely no fun to sit in traffic.
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If you do remove the parts, be sure to hang on to them.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrstoke75vette
...Just looking to make the car a funday driver...
Cruising with factory air is fun for a lot of us. Good advice from MajD.
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