Removing all a/c components

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Mar 14, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by learnerspermit,Mar 14 2006, 01:08 PM

I have removed my A/C system and I can get U a Gates belt to replace the OEM. A & J Racing showed me how on a site visit in Feb 06. U can check out my car on the form /gallers under the heading My car is a peice of crap. PM me or call me @ 270-201-0727 or 270-442-6466 at my shop.

Thanks for the offer.

I've already purchased the Mugen compresser belt though.

Mar 14, 2006 | 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2QYK4U,Mar 3 2006, 05:37 PM

Do you believe that you can pick up a few whp by reducing the parasitic loss?

from the AC removal? Nope....there's a reason why it's clutched....at WOT the parisitc drag is minimal, since the clutch is engaged and the AC is disabled.

Removing the pulley will remove some rotating mass from the engine but it's questionable how much that will affect performance. You gain and lose revs a little easier.

The biggest win is the up to 75lbs of weight reduction you can do.