AC Removal

zuni · 07-21-2007, 07:43 AM

i had a few questions about my ac. i want to remove the ac. 1 because it wastes gas when you use it. 2 i drive with the windows down anyway. 3 its extra weight i dont need.

By removing the ac will i gain any additional horse power? im asking this because i know it will remove one pully as well as a belt. so im thinking thats one less strain on the engin.

And does anyone know where i can get a diagram of what exactly i can and cannot take out as far as the ac goes.

im wanting to take everthing out i can that has to do with the ac.

the more help i can get the better.

SupraDupra · 07-21-2007, 10:54 AM

The AC pump has a bit of weight ,so it would be a tiny advantage to remove it ,but the most simple route would be to just remove the belt that drives it so it's not a drag on the engine. If you do go for full removal ,I just unbolted the compressor and hack sawed the hard lines off. IMPORTANT - The refridgerant is a potential hazard. I can't tell you exactly how to do it "safely" because I cut corners

,but you must be carefull when breaching this system if it is charged. The refridgerant has the potential to cause frostbite on contact and damage your eyes. It'll also be spraying out of there for a good 5 minutes too ,good luck.

f00g00 · 07-21-2007, 09:00 PM

Just remember its illegal to vent any AC system into the atmosphere so have it evacuated by a shop before you tear it down. You never know when a tree hugger might be lurking.

j3pz · 07-22-2007, 06:54 PM

ha thats funny ^ i vented mine

and yesterday i vented the ac from my integra
come and get me you tree hugging hippies!!

removing the ac doesnt add any real power as it only puts load on the engine when the ac is turned on. with it off the pulley pretty much spins freely. but like i said i took mine out casue i dont plan on using it. took out the pump, the condensor infront of the radiator, and the lines going into the firewall. i did it all when the engine was out though, and it was still kinda difficult to bend all the lines out, i had to cut one line. however im pleased with it as it gives more room in the engine bay and helps keep cool air to the radiator

RNEMESiS42 · 07-23-2007, 10:02 PM

Go ahead and take it out, but it won't really help save that mucg gas. I read a big article on it a while back, but this is the first thing I found on google:
http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/19/pf/s...llis/index.htm
But it probably should be taken into account that our cars are 20 years old, heh, so...

supramacist · 07-24-2007, 12:06 AM

If you are deleting your ac for anything other than weight reduction. You are wrong.

No more ponies to playwith. You just lighten the load for what already exists.

D_Train · 07-24-2007, 03:30 AM

I'm not a tree hugger, but......

http://www.apple.com/trailers/warner...hour/trailer1/

I mainly just hate seeing people throw trash out of their windows of their car. People are in the state of mind "if i can't see it it doesn't bother me"

To each his own, but karma is karma

07-21-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
zuni 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rockford, illinois Posts: 55	AC Removal i had a few questions about my ac. i want to remove the ac. 1 because it wastes gas when you use it. 2 i drive with the windows down anyway. 3 its extra weight i dont need. By removing the ac will i gain any additional horse power? im asking this because i know it will remove one pully as well as a belt. so im thinking thats one less strain on the engin. And does anyone know where i can get a diagram of what exactly i can and cannot take out as far as the ac goes. im wanting to take everthing out i can that has to do with the ac. the more help i can get the better. __________________ Zuni www.myspace.com/toxicskin www.originalskintattoo.com

07-21-2007, 10:54 AM	#2
SupraDupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 129	The AC pump has a bit of weight ,so it would be a tiny advantage to remove it ,but the most simple route would be to just remove the belt that drives it so it's not a drag on the engine. If you do go for full removal ,I just unbolted the compressor and hack sawed the hard lines off. IMPORTANT - The refridgerant is a potential hazard. I can't tell you exactly how to do it "safely" because I cut corners ,but you must be carefull when breaching this system if it is charged. The refridgerant has the potential to cause frostbite on contact and damage your eyes. It'll also be spraying out of there for a good 5 minutes too ,good luck. __________________ 1988 Supra - N/A 5 speed 1974 'Cuda - 318 2001 Cherokee

07-22-2007, 06:54 PM	#4
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	ha thats funny ^ i vented mine and yesterday i vented the ac from my integra come and get me you tree hugging hippies!! removing the ac doesnt add any real power as it only puts load on the engine when the ac is turned on. with it off the pulley pretty much spins freely. but like i said i took mine out casue i dont plan on using it. took out the pump, the condensor infront of the radiator, and the lines going into the firewall. i did it all when the engine was out though, and it was still kinda difficult to bend all the lines out, i had to cut one line. however im pleased with it as it gives more room in the engine bay and helps keep cool air to the radiator __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat Last edited by j3pz; 07-22-2007 at 06:57 PM.

07-23-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
RNEMESiS42 Intake Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 40	Go ahead and take it out, but it won't really help save that mucg gas. I read a big article on it a while back, but this is the first thing I found on google: http://money.cnn.com/2006/07/19/pf/s...llis/index.htm But it probably should be taken into account that our cars are 20 years old, heh, so... __________________ White 1987 N/A. Automatic. Targa top. TEMS Last edited by RNEMESiS42; 07-23-2007 at 10:18 PM.

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07-21-2007, 09:00 PM	#3
f00g00 12psi boost Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kuwait Posts: 292	Just remember its illegal to vent any AC system into the atmosphere so have it evacuated by a shop before you tear it down. You never know when a tree hugger might be lurking.

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supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	If you are deleting your ac for anything other than weight reduction. You are wrong. No more ponies to playwith. You just lighten the load for what already exists.

07-24-2007, 03:30 AM	#7
D_Train 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 214	I'm not a tree hugger, but...... http://www.apple.com/trailers/warner...hour/trailer1/ I mainly just hate seeing people throw trash out of their windows of their car. People are in the state of mind "if i can't see it it doesn't bother me" To each his own, but karma is karma