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can this belt be installed without actually taking the a/c compressor out?

 

yes

 

for what purpose though? you'll still have the weight on, you'll just not have the benefit of a/c specially now in the summer

 

The A/C system runs on a clutch-type system so as long as it isn't turned on, the parasitic drag is not that significant compared to running without the belt hooked up to it.

 

you're not kidding about parasitic. i got 4 mpg less b/c of my a/c

 

so you noticed some gain without actually removing the compressor ?

 

you dont "gain" anything from removing the air conditioning. you just lose weight. it doesnt cost you any extra hp if you're running around with your a/c off. its mainly removed for weight savings.

 

yes... the engine revs just a bit quicker since it has one less pully to move. great for AutoX

 

thank you
thats what i wanted to know..

i dont wanna remove the a/c compressor out of the car.. just run a different belt so it wont have to spin the extra pulley.. even if the a/c is off . it still has to spin a pulley

 

Honda recommends you run yoru a/c at least 1 time a week.. its in the manual. I dont know if thats true or not though, or if anything will happen