So I have plans to do engine swap and because this is just a fun car I don't want to mess with a/c. That being said, I'm having a hard time finding NON A/C control panel. So I was thinking that someone with a NON A/C car may want to do some horse trading, but not really my question. What all do I have to change or swap out to make it look factory?
If you want a stock non a/c look then yes, just replace the control panel with a non- a/c one. But it won't work your HVAC unit. In other words the non a/c cars used a cable system to operate the mode control doors and the a/c cars used electric switches and motors. So unless you are planning to change the HVAC unit to a non ac version, (which I doubt) then you are stuck using the a/c version of the HVAC control panel.
Also, the heater core (and hoses that attach to it) are different between the A/C and non-A/C cars.
My advice would be that if you want to nix the A/C but keep the vent fan and heater, then just rip out the A/C stuff and leave it at that. Because swapping over to a complete non-A/C setup is going to be a big hassle.
My advice would be that if you want to nix the A/C but keep the vent fan and heater, then just rip out the A/C stuff and leave it at that. Because swapping over to a complete non-A/C setup is going to be a big hassle.
That's exactly what I did. I hate A/C (can't stand cold air blowing on me), so when I picked up a Formula from the States last year, I was only too happy to reduce the weight of the car by ripping out all the A/C paraphernalia. I should've weighed it all when I was finished, but it seems to me that it added up to quite a few pounds.
That all aside, I have a non-A/C Formula, that I was thinking of converting, panel, suitcase, etc is working and in good condition. Be interested in some kind of trade if you were to go ahead. I was going to do the Pick n Pull full conversion pricing when a suitable donor came up, but would be willing to swap the suitcase and controls first.
I haven't made mind up totally yet. IT really is a far weathercar, so I only drive it when I can pull the sunroof off. I know it is silly but having none working switch that I have no plan for just kinda bug me lol. Looks like it isn't as easy as I thought and I really don't want to go through all the work. Maybe if some one had the stuff to swap it and wanted to come do the work but other then that I don't think it is worth it.
No reason to AC delete the car u have as I have a peferct car already motor swapped that is a factory AC delete car for u. Its an 88 Formula 5 speed DOHC swapped car. Sounds good, runs good and already has upgraded suspension. If something that sounds interesting to u text me and we can talk.
