Cleaning Up Engine Bay

I think it would be better to clean it all up after you get the engine in.

Where'd your heater core go?

That looks like a pretty slick way to get rid of the a/c you did there.

While the motor is out, it's a good time to get rid of all the wires you won't be using. As for cleaning up the wires that remain, I think your best bet is to wait until the motor is in. That way you can lay your wires out where you want them to go, and then you can figure out how you want to make it work. Trying to guess without the motor in will result in a big headache, and maybe some sensitive areas on your scalp from scratching your noodle too much...

yea it looks nice. thinking about takin my ac out i never use ac in any car i buy lol..

I like what you've done with the heater box, nice work

your killin me back a time ago i didnt want a/c either , i went to the salvage yard and found a non - a/c box it only ran me $100 now i see it could have been $20 and some time oh well live and learn good idea i like it alot now as it stands i scrapped the heat /ac box idea did the delete panel and smoothed it keep up the good work also i have the a/c box and the non- a/c box sitting in the shed for someone who needs it to bad shipping kills keep the pics coming

I wanted to keep my heater but i made my a/c delete plate for now. Your setup looks pretty good. I was thinking of adding all the a/c equipment back but the headers melted a huge hole on the lower bottom. If i was to reinstall it how would i prevent it from happening again?

just had another thought something i wanted to do with my ride to clean the wires up i was thinking unbolt the fuse block { split the halves } then take the engine wire harness and install it under the dash { reconnect the fuse block halves and fab a mounting bracket for the fuse box } then cut a hole to slip the starter / alternator/ distr wires through and install a grommet around the parameter of the hole was thinking making the hole low near the passenger area near the tunnel and a small hole near the driver side of tunnel for dist / tac / water temp / oil gauges you can buy a grommet assortment in the HELP section at you local autozone etc also would have to seal the existing opening where the engine harness fuse block half went if anyone has any insight on this chime in havent thought of any hazards etc i think this would work but my 81 malibu is very basic as far as wiring goes also may have to solder wire extensions keeping in mind whatever wires extended use same gauge size , shrink wrap or shrinkable but connectors. i think it would look pretty slick then wouldnt have the harness wrapping over the booster forgot to menting including the wiring for the lights / horn/wiper motor maybe could utalize the opening at the fuse block half thanks for reading its rather lengthly

i shaved my fire wall and ran all of the wires under the dash like you are alking, i did not remove the block though. if you can figure out how to mount it let me know, i am curious!

Looks really nice!!!!! I'll be doing the same, but i'm going to keep and use my ac/heat..