[wemet]

i just did a search on removing the a/c compressor and it said that it only frees up about 1/2 HP?! is that right? i thought it would free up more, up in the area of 10hp. geeze that's not worth it. dammit.

 

[dailydriverz]

dude, when you pull out your compressor, spin the wheel. it spins pretty freely

 

[v6h.o.]

LMAO...

when not in use. the compressor free wheels. doesnt rob any HP to turn it, its basically like and idler pully when off.

the whole A/C system combined weighs in at 32 pounds. this was weighed by curtis walker. that includes all a/c lines, hoses, compressor, condensor, evaporator, and the 2 pounds of refrigerant.
not too much to gain by ditching it unless you dont live somewhere where it gets too hot.

 

[skeletor]

I would keep my A/C even if it weighed 100 pounds. It broke 2 years ago in my old car, and after this scorching summer I won't go without it ever again! And yeah, like everyone else said, aside from the weight, it doesn't rob you of any power when off. Just try accelerating with the a/c on and with it off. You'll notice it.

 

[zliner89]

Gee, it only took me 3 years of saying that to get people to start believing it.

 

[ginobeats]

Cough..AC Clutch

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