[Oldsguy]

Tom, I did removed the compressor, condensor, evaporator, lines and associated hardware from my Delta. It wasn't too hard. I couldn't find a non-ac air plenum to replace the one on the the firewall made for a/c, but otherwise, the engine compartment is MUCH more mechanic friendly now. Oh, I haven't found a non a/c type control panel either. So the cables and doors still operate as if A/C was there but that is no biggie for me. The main plus was getting the engine compartment un-cluttered and losing some 80 pounds of un-neccessary weight.

I agree with you on getting some cold air into the carburetor. There is a company that makes air filter housings in both dual and single inlet designs in various drops for different applications. The snorkels are standard 4 inch so it is easy to get ductwork to fit. They aren't cheap though ($200 to $300 on average) and they take common filter sizes around 14 inch diameter. I just can't remember who they were right now. I found them on the internet and used to have the location on my "favorites" list but decided they were too rich for me. Lots of guys are fabircating their own from stock material or modifying two stock units to make a dual snorkel one. Never tried that though.

But back to you question about being able to do it. It is hard for me to say how much trouble you might have but it sounds to me that you wouldn't have too much. Just be careful and methodical and try to be able to get it all done at one time (Saturday maybe). I think it too me the better part of a Saturday to do my Delta.

Good luck.