Tips on Fbody HVAC removal please..?

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 08:52 AM

(2000 z28)

Been doing some weight removal out of the catfish. I've already got the ac compressor, dryer, condenser, and lines under the hood removed.

I want to get the whole box out of the firewall on the passenger side. I'm not concerned about retaining the heat.

From what I can see, there's no way to get it out without removing the dash.
I already removed the glove box and the kick panel below it
I'd prefer not to remove the dash, but I will if I have to.

I'm not opposed to just getting in there and cutting it out because I don't care about trying to sell the parts.
Just looking for pointers on the process. Maybe even pics of the process if you have it available.
Thanks for any input in advance!!!

SOADweskey · 10-15-2011, 08:55 AM

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOADweskey

Good call!!!

I have inadequacy issues though...

Carlrx7 · 10-15-2011, 12:30 PM

lol

04ctd · 10-15-2011, 12:54 PM

must not be that common, i searched it on here and found nothing, either.\

sorry

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sear...0&pp=25&page=2

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...+firewall+heat

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04ctd

must not be that common, i searched it on here and found nothing, either.\

sorry

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sear...0&pp=25&page=2

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...+firewall+heat

Yeah, i've found a few bits and pieces myself. I was hoping, wishing, praying for a detailed writeup. lol.
Thanks for the links.

This may be one of those jobs that I just need to get in there and do it to get it over with.

04ctd · 10-15-2011, 01:04 PM

did you get this one?

http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...+firewall+heat

I am trying to replace the box that is on the outside of the car. It's flanged and mounts against the passenger compartment into the engine bay.

From what I can see the only way to get it out is going to be removing my dash... what a pain that will be

sorry

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 01:12 PM

I just found a pretty good one with pics on getting the dash itself off, but not about getting the hvac box out.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/drag-r...-pictures.html

1 Slow Z · 10-15-2011, 02:07 PM

I've pulled the HVAC box and removed it several times. It's better IMO to pull the dash and remove it as a whole. I could give you a hand if you wanted to try it on a weekend. Make sure to buy the block off panel.

-Mike

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 Slow Z

I've pulled the HVAC box and removed it several times. It's better IMO to pull the dash and remove it as a whole. I could give you a hand if you wanted to try it on a weekend. Make sure to buy the block off panel.

-Mike

That sounds like a good to me. It would be worth the drive to Chas. to have someone help that's done it before.

I'm going to atlanta next saturday, but i'll be able to do it Sunday. I don't know how you feel about missing out on rest/football on sunday though, so no pressure.
I'll shoot you a PM later and we can work out the details.
Thanks for the offer!

dkbmxer002 · 10-15-2011, 02:44 PM

pull the whole dash. i gotta do mine sometime to make a custom block off plate.

1998ta__1991rs · 10-15-2011, 03:13 PM

Dont do it. Youll regret it

Jonathan · 10-15-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

Dont do it. Youll regret it

Why's that?

dkbmxer002 · 10-15-2011, 03:46 PM

i agree with zac... at least keep heat... defront and heat are very nice to keep around.

1998ta__1991rs · 10-15-2011, 04:12 PM

You just will

gearmesh, inc. · 10-15-2011, 05:59 PM

No heater = RACECAR!

MonteC · 10-15-2011, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

Dont do it. Youll regret it

I agree.

98Camarod · 10-15-2011, 08:16 PM

I kept the heat and just made the block off plate out of aluminum.

1 Slow Z · 10-15-2011, 10:20 PM

I will admit that it sucks driving the car on a rainy day w/ no defrost. I personally would never do it to a car again, unless it was a track only car. I can help for sure, but I'd seriously think about not doing it all, especially if its a DD, Just my .02 though.

-Mike

Jonathan · 10-16-2011, 07:44 AM

Definitely wouldn't be doing this if it were a DD.
It will get driven on the street, but only in good weather while headed towards the track. It will see the occasional weekend around town too.

Thanks for the advise/opinions. I appreciate it

10-15-2011, 08:52 AM	#1
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 273	Tips on Fbody HVAC removal please..? (2000 z28) Been doing some weight removal out of the catfish. I've already got the ac compressor, dryer, condenser, and lines under the hood removed. I want to get the whole box out of the firewall on the passenger side. I'm not concerned about retaining the heat. From what I can see, there's no way to get it out without removing the dash. I already removed the glove box and the kick panel below it I'd prefer not to remove the dash, but I will if I have to. I'm not opposed to just getting in there and cutting it out because I don't care about trying to sell the parts. Just looking for pointers on the process. Maybe even pics of the process if you have it available. Thanks for any input in advance!!!

10-15-2011, 08:55 AM	#2
SOADweskey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ballston Spa, NY. Posts: 148	__________________ When my car stays in one piece it is fun to drive.

10-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#4
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	lol __________________ Dark Aladdin

10-15-2011, 12:54 PM	#5
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	must not be that common, i searched it on here and found nothing, either.\ sorry http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sear...0&pp=25&page=2 http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...+firewall+heat __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. Last edited by 04ctd; 10-15-2011 at 12:59 PM.

10-15-2011, 01:04 PM	#7
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	did you get this one? http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...+firewall+heat I am trying to replace the box that is on the outside of the car. It's flanged and mounts against the passenger compartment into the engine bay. From what I can see the only way to get it out is going to be removing my dash... what a pain that will be sorry __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

10-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#8
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 273	I just found a pretty good one with pics on getting the dash itself off, but not about getting the hvac box out. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/drag-r...-pictures.html

10-15-2011, 02:07 PM	#9
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	I've pulled the HVAC box and removed it several times. It's better IMO to pull the dash and remove it as a whole. I could give you a hand if you wanted to try it on a weekend. Make sure to buy the block off panel. -Mike

10-15-2011, 02:44 PM	#11
dkbmxer002 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orlando/charleston/savannah/D.C. Posts: 2,265	pull the whole dash. i gotta do mine sometime to make a custom block off plate. __________________ white 90's ls single cam nitrous hatchback

10-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#12
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	Dont do it. Youll regret it __________________ Funny

10-15-2011, 03:46 PM	#14
dkbmxer002 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orlando/charleston/savannah/D.C. Posts: 2,265	i agree with zac... at least keep heat... defront and heat are very nice to keep around. __________________ white 90's ls single cam nitrous hatchback

10-15-2011, 04:12 PM	#15
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	You just will __________________ Funny

10-15-2011, 05:59 PM	#16
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	No heater = RACECAR! __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

10-15-2011, 08:16 PM	#18
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	I kept the heat and just made the block off plate out of aluminum.

10-15-2011, 10:20 PM	#19
1 Slow Z Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The end of the rainbow! Posts: 968	I will admit that it sucks driving the car on a rainy day w/ no defrost. I personally would never do it to a car again, unless it was a track only car. I can help for sure, but I'd seriously think about not doing it all, especially if its a DD, Just my .02 though. -Mike

10-16-2011, 07:44 AM	#20
Jonathan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 273	Definitely wouldn't be doing this if it were a DD. It will get driven on the street, but only in good weather while headed towards the track. It will see the occasional weekend around town too. Thanks for the advise/opinions. I appreciate it

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