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Old 11-20-2011 | 09:56 AM
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Hey guys i was wondering what is under there but not really needed. the msd box, and fuel management are coming off in spring when i go to MS
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Old 11-20-2011 | 11:16 PM
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Power Steering
Fuse box can be moved into the cabin, possibly behind the glove box.
Windshield washer fluid can be removed/moved
Coolant overflow can be moved into the bumper/other locations...
You can get rid of the charcoal canister, but I wouldn't.
The rest is mostly wires, so a wiretuck would be good in this case.

I have seen people moved the washer fluid to the cowl area, then cover it all with aluminum or black cover.
Old 11-20-2011 | 11:30 PM
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Whats wrong with removing charcoal canister? I have no issues without it

^^ what he said, ditch the maf when you go ms!
Old 11-21-2011 | 07:33 AM
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^Nothing really, its just there is no gain in removing the canister other than weight savings. Its pretty much the only emissions device that doesn't rob you of some power, and the benefits are you don't dump gas vapors. Either way, you remove it for sure, but its not going to do anything other than shave some weight and make the car smell like gas.
Old 11-21-2011 | 11:12 AM
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isnt the charcole canister supposed to have a check valve so it only sees vac?
Old 11-21-2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
isnt the charcole canister supposed to have a check valve so it only sees vac?
its got some kind of valve that controls it. Runs off the MAP sensor, which also does some EGR control I think.
Old 11-21-2011 | 11:19 AM
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i have a 92, there is no egr. lol and im going to keep Power Steering, campus will be a pia without it.
Old 11-21-2011 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RedTurboMiata
i have a 92, there is no egr. lol and im going to keep Power Steering, campus will be a pia without it.
you still have the map sensor.
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yes sir.
Old 11-22-2011 | 09:53 AM
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Hey forgot to mention when I open the gas cap there seems to be a good amount of positive pressure in the tank.



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