A/C removal
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A/C removal
I have an 87 Bronco II. 2.9l EFI 5 speed 4x4. it had A/C at one point but the condenser was removed and all of the tubes were cut. I have an 88 Ranger 4x2 5 speed 2.0 carb POS sitting around that never had A/C. Can i put the heater box thing on the Bronco so i dont have the big A/C Box?
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Got what you need.
Broke77,Iv'e got a complete ac set up out of an 88' I'll sell you.You have to have them put some different seals in it somewhere because of the new type freon they use,but it made mine work great.
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i dont need a/c. i want it out of the way for when i install my headers in a few weeks. and i have windows lol. im trying to get a bunch of performance out of a motor that shouldnt hahaha
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and dont get me wrong. i love a/c. its just not the thing for my broncos engine. stock the 2.9 is rated at 140 hp. im looking at kicking it to 180-200 by time im done. i dont even care if it makes up to 180. its all about trying you know. i have $200 in ignition upgrades, about to order a $200 set of headers. ill probably have the heads ported eventually. will get some Accel injectors(about another $220) and im gonna try and find a cam. i only paid $50 for the bronco so yeh
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Well, I never noticed that much difference behind the dash of my 1986 (no A/C) and my 1988 (with A/C). So, I would say yes, the heater box should swap right in.
One big benefit is you will find without the A/C compressor and without the box, that doing value covers on a 2.9L is only 1/2 painful and fairly easy.
Though with headers, I think clearing everything on the drivers side is the biggest obstacle.
One big benefit is you will find without the A/C compressor and without the box, that doing value covers on a 2.9L is only 1/2 painful and fairly easy.
Though with headers, I think clearing everything on the drivers side is the biggest obstacle.
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yeah i was pretty concerned it might be difficult to change plugs with the A/C box in the way lol
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i want the box off first. cuz im not taking my manifolds off because i dont want to be breaking the original bolts. i will have my one relatives shop do that for me and put the headers on as well just so i dont screw anything up trying to do that. And then i will be changing a bunch of gaskets, valve covers, intake manifold, tb, oil pan, and everything else i can think of cuz i dont want any of my nice parts getting black oily and greasy. i am kinda **** about keeping stuff on my vehicles clean. if it gets dirty its clean the next day. Like muddy, rinse, repeat. lol
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Originally Posted by broke77f100
....and im gonna try and find a cam.
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actually i just happened to fall upon that site the other day when searching on google. looks expensive haha. will get done eventually though. i want theyre world products heads too