What have you deleted and why?

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by Oceanic815

I delete the canopy/topper off my truck during the warm season. I keep it on during snowy times to keep the contents dry and put weight over the rear wheels.

A tonneau would still be worthwhile all-year round, and so does a canopy due to aerodynamic improvements if you use it constantly on highway

[D_Pelmear]

I started with the factory engine fuel management system. Changing to HP2g Skip-Fire.

The HP2g Skip-Fire variable displacement shuts off fuel to cylinders and it also rotating the cylinders of fire. Dropping out fuel to cylinders (after normal engine operation temperature). The engine is still opening and closing the valves brings in cool outside air which is introduced to a HOT CYLINDER. This allows the air to expand making the engine = STIRLING ENGINE effect (From 1816)

In testing I have seen an average increase of 20% in fuel economy on gas engines and 30% in diesel engines (including SEMI's)

[Frank Lee]

It's not a delete, but I'm expected to suspend belief whenever Pelmear posts.

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by Frank Lee

It's not a delete, but I'm expected to suspend belief whenever Pelmear posts.

So it's a "suspension" mod, then?

[Frank Lee]

Yes!

[greenpigs]

On my DD Wrangler I had the trans bracket replaced with a lighter one, factory recall. All I do is run it low on gas, no more than $30, as it is kinda bare bones to begin with.
My 69 Charger RT has manual steering & a modern aluminum manual master cylinder I switched out. Then I removed the radio and speakers,heater and all ducting + hoses and added radio block off plate. Scraped as much under coating as possible and seam sealer inside out. Aluminum intake is on and water pump housing and pump are going in this fall.
No this ride is not a MPG KING or a stripped out hulk either, I am making it how I would have back in the day.

[chefdave]

I have removed roof air con internal cupboard doors cushions folding bed. next on list wing mirror scaffolding. all on my american rv. have gained 6 mpg or nearly 50% improvement.

[mcrews]

several years ago a thread (now DELETED) had posted pictures of relatively attractive women.......

[e*clipse]

Some mods I made to my '91 Yota 4wd work truck:

Deleted the v6 gas engine; replaced with 4 cylinder VW TDI.
I suppose I saved some weight there...
Upgraded the intake and exhaust manifolds.
Upgraded the turbo to one from a Mercedes Sprinter van.
Upgraded the injection pump.
Upgraded the fuel injectors.
Upgraded to a BIG intercooler.
Upgraded to a BIG electric cooling fan.
Deleted auto tranny, replaced with 5 speed manual.
I suppose I saved some weight there...
Deleted the AC system
Deleted 1/2 of the exhaust system. It breaths much easier and is lighter.
Deleted the old copper radiator; replaced with aluminum.
I suppose I saved some weight there; it does run a bit cooler.
Deleted the ADD 4wd system and replaced with manual locking hubs.
Deleted some interior bits that were in the way of the shift levers.
Deleted 1/2 of the front bumper - the useless facade half.

I still run big mudder tires on it, and also have a ladder rack and a big toolbox.
It can also pull pretty heavy loads, like a loaded horse trailer or a car hauler full of hay.
In the end, the diesel is very torquey, but don't expect to go fast.

However, the fuel economy is 35% better than the stock v6/auto tranny AND I'm running biodiesel.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by e*clipse

Deleted auto tranny, replaced with 5 speed manual.
I suppose I saved some weight there...

I still didn't see any vehicle which was fitted with an automatic transmission lighter than a manual when both are available.