A/C removal question

jamilla · February 24th, 2009, 08:56 PM

89' 302 convertible I want to remove the a/c out of. Can I just yank everything out of the engine bay? Or will the check engine light come on? It does not work so why bother fixin it.

Burn'nRubber · February 24th, 2009, 10:07 PM

Im getting ready to do the same thing myself. Im pretty sure you are going to need an a/c eliminator kit. If memory serves me right, it will move the power steering in the place of your existing a/c unit.

Google it or use the search function, there is many threads on the procedure.

mustangsoldier · February 24th, 2009, 10:10 PM

82-93 ELIMINATOR, A/C, 5.0 MUSTANG

or

82-93 A/C ELIMINATOR, 5.0L

i do believe that either one of these will need a shorter belt

baine21225 · February 24th, 2009, 10:13 PM

i have the second one, works great

mustangsoldier · February 24th, 2009, 10:14 PM

yea that is the one that i am looking at... how easy was the install? and anything noticable?

flamed 98 gt · February 24th, 2009, 10:46 PM

I have the first one listed. Install not that bad. As far as it being noticable not sure installed it before I drove the car.

baine21225 · February 24th, 2009, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by mustangsoldier

yea that is the one that i am looking at... how easy was the install? and anything noticable?

the ac doesn't really draw any power unless you have it engaged, the biggest gain you get is loosing the weight and having the bay look a little cleaner

mustangsoldier · February 24th, 2009, 11:49 PM

by anything noticable i meant any noticable difficulties lol

baine21225 · February 24th, 2009, 11:53 PM

i didn't put it on, but i can't see any of it being a problem

78mach1 · February 24th, 2009, 11:55 PM

i love my R-12 A/C.....you guys are crazy, im doing a turbo this summer and im still going to keep the ac lol

baine21225 · February 24th, 2009, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by 78mach1

i love my R-12 A/C.....you guys are crazy, im doing a turbo this summer and im still going to keep the ac lol

i agree, i'm going to put it back on, on my other stang i just replaced it all, so i'll just swap it all over

mustangsoldier · February 25th, 2009, 12:02 AM

im sure ill end up regretting it lol

chickenbot · February 25th, 2009, 12:53 AM

y dont you just relocate the ps to the location of the ac pump and get a shorter belt

haywood11 · February 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM

I wish i would have kept mine also....

stfudvs · February 25th, 2009, 07:41 AM

how much weight do you loose by ditching the ac ? how much power does it draw when running it?

superbean · February 25th, 2009, 09:33 AM

I have 255 A/c in mine... look into it..

2 windows down at 55 mph.

Andddd a much cleaner engine bay.. a/c is bulky and big.

1FastFox · February 25th, 2009, 09:37 AM

For all you guys that wish they still had theirs I will sell you mine... Complete with no issues...

I have the second one listed and had no issues. Never regreted not having AC either, but I only put atmost 1k on the car a year...

baine21225 · February 25th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by stfudvs

how much weight do you loose by ditching the ac ? how much power does it draw when running it?

I'm not positive on this but I think it weighs 20-30lbs and draws about 10 hp, I think it was darrell who has a weigh list of everything, maybe he will chime in

mustangsoldier · February 25th, 2009, 09:57 AM

i think it might be closer to 40-45lbs if you remove everything from the a/c.

i really prefer to have my windows down, lol it annoys my wife when we take her van, but there are those rainy spring days that suck lol.

grnstang · February 25th, 2009, 10:09 AM

i removed my AC i love it gone. that condensor is ugly i love having all the lines removed...and yes, the ford racing A/C elim kit moves the PS to where the AC was

February 24th, 2009, 08:56 PM	#1
jamilla Regular 89' LX Conv. 12.8@113 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 236 iTrader: 0 reviews	A/C removal question 89' 302 convertible I want to remove the a/c out of. Can I just yank everything out of the engine bay? Or will the check engine light come on? It does not work so why bother fixin it.

February 24th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#2
Burn'nRubber Regular 1992 Mustang GT Coming soon... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rushville, IN Posts: 253 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im getting ready to do the same thing myself. Im pretty sure you are going to need an a/c eliminator kit. If memory serves me right, it will move the power steering in the place of your existing a/c unit. Google it or use the search function, there is many threads on the procedure. __________________ 1992 Hatch: 306ci, gt40p's, comp xe270, Edelbrock Performer, 1.6 r/r, full bolt-ons, and some supension work

February 24th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#3
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	82-93 ELIMINATOR, A/C, 5.0 MUSTANG or 82-93 A/C ELIMINATOR, 5.0L i do believe that either one of these will need a shorter belt __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

February 24th, 2009, 10:13 PM	#4
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	i have the second one, works great __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

February 24th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#5
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea that is the one that i am looking at... how easy was the install? and anything noticable? __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

February 24th, 2009, 10:46 PM	#6
flamed 98 gt Regular 1990 5.0 LX Notch Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 375 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the first one listed. Install not that bad. As far as it being noticable not sure installed it before I drove the car.

February 24th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#8
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	by anything noticable i meant any noticable difficulties lol __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

February 24th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#9
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	i didn't put it on, but i can't see any of it being a problem __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

February 24th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#10
78mach1 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: utah Posts: 1,365 iTrader: 0 reviews	i love my R-12 A/C.....you guys are crazy, im doing a turbo this summer and im still going to keep the ac lol

February 25th, 2009, 12:02 AM	#12
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	im sure ill end up regretting it lol __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

February 25th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#13
chickenbot Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt eventually Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: plano, tx Posts: 938 iTrader: 0 reviews	y dont you just relocate the ps to the location of the ac pump and get a shorter belt __________________ 1990 gt 5.0 Mac Performance 76mm straight shot intake 70mm Accufab tb and egr spacer Trick Flow Track Heat u/l intake 3.55 gears MSD distributor, Blaster Coil, and 8.5mm wires

February 25th, 2009, 07:18 AM	#14
haywood11 Regular 1988 mustang lx interior torn out! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: jacksonville,NC Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wish i would have kept mine also.... __________________ 88 5.0 with bbk shorties, bassani x-pipe w/o cats, custom 2.5in w/flowmasters. t-5 conversion, gt40p heads cobra upper and lower. stock SD. Plans: full black interior, black paint and supercharger???

February 25th, 2009, 07:41 AM	#15
stfudvs Regular 302 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 328 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much weight do you loose by ditching the ac ? how much power does it draw when running it? __________________ if you were on a bicycle and we were going up hill i could beat you in a race

February 25th, 2009, 09:33 AM	#16
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have 255 A/c in mine... look into it.. 2 windows down at 55 mph. Andddd a much cleaner engine bay.. a/c is bulky and big. __________________ weeee foooord!

February 25th, 2009, 09:37 AM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,491 iTrader: 4 reviews	For all you guys that wish they still had theirs I will sell you mine... Complete with no issues... I have the second one listed and had no issues. Never regreted not having AC either, but I only put atmost 1k on the car a year... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

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February 25th, 2009, 09:57 AM	#19
mustangsoldier Hardcore Enthusiast 1993 Mustang we'll find out when i come home from iraq. Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: from Lawton, OK stationed @ Ft. Hood, TX Posts: 1,860 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think it might be closer to 40-45lbs if you remove everything from the a/c. i really prefer to have my windows down, lol it annoys my wife when we take her van, but there are those rainy spring days that suck lol. __________________ shut up before i punch you in the throat

February 25th, 2009, 10:09 AM	#20
grnstang Hardcore Enthusiast 91 LX 13.7@101 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Norwalk OH Posts: 1,426 iTrader: 1 reviews	i removed my AC i love it gone. that condensor is ugly i love having all the lines removed...and yes, the ford racing A/C elim kit moves the PS to where the AC was __________________

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