Reply to "delete heater hoses?"

To pass safety inspections for open track events (this applies even if you don't race), you will need external mechanical cut-off valves in the heater hoses. This keeps the two small hoses under your dash from rupturing at high rpms, scalding your ankle & turning the windshield opaque when your really need to see! These two little hoses are often neglected when upgrading hoses in a Pantera. Deleting the hoses entirely will work, but will also cut off heat to your defrosters, again at a time when you'll likely really need it. Leave the hoses intact, add two lever-operated brass ball valves from your local hardware store,in an accessible area so you can reach them when necessary. Your air conditioning will work better with the inevitable trickle of hot water cut off.