removed some parts under the hood that are not needed. - Honda Prelude Forum

h22a193 · 02-08-2003, 12:58 PM

Today I removed my winshield washer system. The tank, motor, and lines that go to the nozzles. I also changed my PCV valve, that prob. had not been changed in forever. I also removed the vacum box that sits under the intake tube. Its the little 3'' by 3'' black box that has a electrical outlet to it. I dont need it anymore though cause I dont have my intake resonater on. The box ativates the butterfly valve on the resonater.

Just wanted to share reply if you have somthing to say or tell me.

Satan_SRV · 02-08-2003, 01:06 PM

Vacuum box is not necessary if you got a intake is right.....but the washer system??

I think you'll need that someday!

SlowSi · 02-08-2003, 01:25 PM

I use my squirters quite often...I wouldn't remove them. It's really not gonna make your car faster.

h22a193 · 02-08-2003, 05:16 PM

I havent used my squirters in a year. I have no reason to keep them, so there gone!

Z · 02-08-2003, 09:39 PM

I've never used my squiters only the wipers....... that's a good idea..... i think i'll start cleaning under my hood too!

MidNKight-lude · 02-08-2003, 10:57 PM

i will prob do that if i get a c/f hood. cause i aint' goin to dril the hood

red92si · 02-09-2003, 01:30 AM

I have never used my washers... I will do some cleaning/parts removing when I am installing my fogs.

Preyluder · 02-09-2003, 08:50 AM

SO, any noticeable diff. in performance?

Brady92/4WS · 02-10-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by Preyluder
SO, any noticeable diff. in performance?

hahhaha that was a joke, right?

h22a193 · 02-10-2003, 01:42 PM

no difference in performance!, but It does make cleaning under the hood easier cause theres more room to get your hands into.

AccordSleeper · 02-10-2003, 05:13 PM

you can remove your cruise control too if you don't use it. mines been removed since accord and lude CC is different. i can live without it and it frees up space under the hood.

the windsheild squirters i could never do without though living in NH. all the spray from cars on the highway in the winter time during some storms, sometimes you have to wash your windows every few miles it gets so bad.

19924ws · 02-10-2003, 05:24 PM

I ditched my A/C and cruise control

laughin2.2 · 02-10-2003, 06:28 PM

How much does CC weigh?
Edit: My ABS system is calling to be tossed as well. Any suggestions on that? I never drive in the winter, so I don't see it to be too helpful.

19924ws · 02-10-2003, 06:48 PM

CC? A pound or two. The A/C weighed a lot. close to 30 for everything.

AccordSleeper · 02-11-2003, 05:37 AM

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Originally posted by laughin2.2
How much does CC weigh?
Edit: My ABS system is calling to be tossed as well. Any suggestions on that? I never drive in the winter, so I don't see it to be too helpful.

do you drive in the rain? It helps in the rain too. I'm not sure how much weight it would take out.

The CC weighs like 2.5lbs, but it just frees up some space.

you could pull your power steering also, but a 3,050lbs car approxtimately with you in it may not be fun without it.

pter · 02-11-2003, 08:54 AM

I haven't been able to use my windshield squirters in 3 years.

I think the lines are gunked up, because I can hear the motor running. And yes, fluid is in the tank

laughin2.2 · 02-11-2003, 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by AccordSleeper

do you drive in the rain? It helps in the rain too. I'm not sure how much weight it would take out.

I rarely drive in the rain. I'm at school, so I only use my car for work during the summer.

Preyluder · 02-11-2003, 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by Brady92/4WS

hahhaha that was a joke, right?

No dude, I was serious, really.....

X01VTEC · 02-11-2003, 03:15 PM

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Originally posted by h22a193
Today I removed my winshield washer system. The tank, motor, and lines that go to the nozzles. I also removed the vacum box that sits under the intake tube.

great minds think alike =)

i did these 2 mods about a year ago. when i got my aem cai. I took that vacuum box out cause i didnt need it and then i was like "what else can i take out" and took out the washer system and the AC crap. then my friend and i did the same things to his 300zx TT. I can say that its a pain in the ass durning the winter with those sprayers missing. But when you smoke cigarettes you usually make at least 1 trip to the gas station every day, so that works out. now that im trying to quit, it isnt quite as convenient.

h22a193 · 02-11-2003, 03:44 PM

yeah man quit smoking, that stuff will kill you, Havent you seen the commercials!!!