Killing The Ac, Dose It Help?

[kaularo88]

would it be worth my time to take off the ac compresser and condenser ect,, off of my car, or would i be wasting my time? :heehee:

[Coupe]

Other than reducing weight....no.
If you still wanna do it, let me know, i will tell you how.

[2fst4u]

it only affects you at low speeds if you have it on. if you're on the high way, it will not effect anything. kind of worthless.

[doubleN0alero]

watched a deal on mythbusters about windows vs a/c. they concluded that upto about 55-60 mph, the windows is the best option for fuel economy and 55 and over, the a/c is the best. so why would you want to cut them off?

[Coupe]

I took mine out, the clutch was toasted and it was cheaper to bypass it than replace the compressor. Why replace something i dont use?

[battistoni21]

hmmmm i NEVER use my a/c.... and when i drive, i only have my window cracked a lil..... coupe is it a long process to take it out? and how much weight reduction are we talking?

[doubleN0alero]

a few pounds

[Coupe]

Way more than a few pounds, the compressor itself weighs at least 5 lbs. Then all the lines and what not.
Now i havent actually taken it out yet but i did bypass it.
You need a gator back belt, Belt size- 4060610
6pk1550

Then take out the idler pully and take it to autozone and buy a ribbed one the same size and replace it with that.

Then putting the belt back on:
Your belt will go around alt, over p.s. under water pump, then down to the crank.Then istead of going around the A/C your gonna go straight up around tensioner back to the alt.

[Pimpalero03]

at wide open throttle it turns off, and its only uses maybe 2-4 hp

[kaularo88]

:) thanks for all of your input, i think i ma take it out, if u want to coupe, give me a few pointers when you have the time. i live in northern michigan and the clutches get locked up all the time in the winter and i dont want to deal with it, and everyone could use hp, even if it is 2-4. thanks agan for all of your help.

[Banks860]

2.4l ac delete..... what is the best way? Bypass pully or just taking it off an using a shorter belt.... help

[MMGT1]

the Doorman pulley will keep it nice and simple. Makes buying belts easy...lol

[[ion] C2]

either way works, i prefer the replacement stock size pulley setup.

[Banks860]

What size belt is it with out the pully or ac? Ill just delete the hole thing.