[Quetzali1]

Anyone know where I can find a good AC eliminator kit without Power steering pump? I found one on Jegs,

JEGS/BBK/Gates 5.0L Air Conditioning Eliminator Kits - JEGS

I also found one from Gilmer no longer requires the stock belt tensioner, however I believe it requires a tensioner on the Alternator.

Gilmer Alternator Drive Kit - JEGS

I would go with the first except i dont want to keep the power steering bracket, I'd get the second except I dont know where to find a alternator tensioner.

Anyone know of a good kit for me?

[91cobra5.0]

Auto Specialties 028200 - Auto Specialties Air Conditioning Eliminator Kits - summitracing.com

thats how id go

[Quetzali1]

Interesting, that might not be a bad idea, then I could almost keep everything stock. One thing I have been noticing is that all of the kits state that it is for an 86 to a 93, thing is my 5.0 is from 95, I dont think there are many differences between them. Still I keep reading that the kits will not work for 94 or 95 5.0.

[1BADSTANG]

just do the power steering relocator you save weight and power.

[Drick]

Originally Posted by 1BADSTANG just do the power steering relocator you save weight and power.

It will move your power steering pump to where your AC pump used to be. Then you can remove all your AC components and plumbing and save weight and have a RWHP increase of about 3-5 hp probly not enough to notice tho so dont think alot of it. The reason for doing this is mostly for removing pounds of un needed equipment

[flamedstang95]

Ditch the A/C and just run a shorter belt, don't waste your money on the eliminator bracket unless you want it to look pretty.

[1BADSTANG]

Originally Posted by flamedstang95 Ditch the A/C and just run a shorter belt, don't waste your money on the eliminator bracket unless you want it to look pretty.

you cant just run a shorter belt. Trust me.

[1BADSTANG]

No but really you can just get rid of the smog pump, but id say get rid of the smog and ac and mechanical fan. Thats what i did, and i did a battery relocation and aluminum coolant resovoir, my engine bay looks nice and empty lol.

[teal89]

Don't waste money on that crap, You do know you save a lot more if you just buy a smaller belt. I mean come on guys, $40 just to "eliminate" something compared to $12 - $17 to replace belt

[78mach1]

im pretty sire you cant just run a shorter belt like 1BADSTANG said.

[1BADSTANG]

you cant trust me i tried. Just move the damn power steering pump, you aint saving shit with gettin an idler pully, the ac spins virtually freely when not in use, pretty much the same as an idler. Plus getting an idler does not remove as much weight. and it looks neater just moving the power steering.

[Quetzali1]

Well my setup has no AC and No Power steering, so I am basically just down to the belt tensioner, water pulley, drive pulley and my alternator. The relocation of the tensioner is like 140 which is crap because I have already removed that huge bracket containing my power steering pump.

I think what I might do is buy the kit that allows me to adjust the alternator to make it tighter and then buy a the kit which belt has teeth. That way I only run 3 pulleys and dont slip on the alternator when I put in the turbo.

[teal89]

Whatever 10 year old kid told you, you couldn't run a shorter belt is a retard. If you listened then that's worse. People run shorter belts all the time without "eliminating" stuff. They make belts for those who have just alternator and crank and yes it's SERPINTINE" or however you spell it

You don't need spacers, "alternatives" or damn sure not kits. Do a google image search on 351w swaps and you will see people use the same serp setup and use a shorter belt. If you don't beleive that, why a couple days and you'll see mine

[1BADSTANG]

Originally Posted by teal89 Whatever 10 year old kid told you, you couldn't run a shorter belt is a retard. If you listened then that's worse. People run shorter belts all the time without "eliminating" stuff. They make belts for those who have just alternator and crank and yes it's SERPINTINE" or however you spell it You don't need spacers, "alternatives" or damn sure not kits. Do a google image search on 351w swaps and you will see people use the same serp setup and use a shorter belt. If you don't beleive that, why a couple days and you'll see mine

I am retarted? go fuck yourself try it you faggot

[89lxstang5.0]

lol this is funny.... i know first hand thenu can just get a shorter belt to bypass ac... i did it... u just gotta know what ur doin.. i got the smallest belt i could get to barely slide over the alternator...etc i mad sure i loosend all the accessories to give them a little play room... because the problem u run into is the tensioner pushin down on the belt to where it rubs the water pump... get the belt on tighten everything up and check how much clearence u have... my clearence was to close for comfort... which is where i decided to rig it just a little lol but it wasnt rubbing.. i pryed up a little on the tensioner drilled a small hole in it and put a short screw in it to hold it from coming to close i have more then a inch clearance and everything works fine

[95StangMX]

why take your fking AC off anyways....I mean if its a full blown track car with no interior and shit then ok but if you drive on the street its pretty stupid to pull off your steering and AC....just turn your ac off when you are racing...i mean IMO there are a lot of other ways to get power and lose weight with out losing comfort

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by Quetzali1 Anyone know where I can find a good AC eliminator kit without Power steering pump? I found one on Jegs, JEGS/BBK/Gates 5.0L Air Conditioning Eliminator Kits - JEGS I also found one from Gilmer no longer requires the stock belt tensioner, however I believe it requires a tensioner on the Alternator. Gilmer Alternator Drive Kit - JEGS I would go with the first except i dont want to keep the power steering bracket, I'd get the second except I dont know where to find a alternator tensioner. Anyone know of a good kit for me?

If you are eliminating the A/C and powersteering you don't need any eliminator kit, you just need a shorter belt.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 8t6gt It will move your power steering pump to where your AC pump used to be. Then you can remove all your AC components and plumbing and save weight and have a RWHP increase of about 3-5 hp probly not enough to notice tho so dont think alot of it. The reason for doing this is mostly for removing pounds of un needed equipment

I don't think you will gain any horsepower by removing the A/C unless it is on. The A/C compressor has a clutch on it so when the A/C is off it is just like an idler pulley. The shit is heavy though.

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by 89lxstang5.0 lol this is funny.... i know first hand thenu can just get a shorter belt to bypass ac... i did it... u just gotta know what ur doin.. i got the smallest belt i could get to barely slide over the alternator...etc i mad sure i loosend all the accessories to give them a little play room... because the problem u run into is the tensioner pushin down on the belt to where it rubs the water pump... get the belt on tighten everything up and check how much clearence u have... my clearence was to close for comfort... which is where i decided to rig it just a little lol but it wasnt rubbing.. i pryed up a little on the tensioner drilled a small hole in it and put a short screw in it to hold it from coming to close i have more then a inch clearance and everything works fine

You can not get rid of A/C and keep power steering without either moving the power steering up or using an A/C eliminator kit. The belt will rub where it crosses itself by the water pump. Maybe it won't rub right away but it will rub for sure when you accelerate. If you want to unsafely rig your own car, fine but don't tell people here it is ok to do so.

[ryans88gt]

Originally Posted by Darrell I don't think you will gain any horsepower by removing the A/C unless it is on. The A/C compressor has a clutch on it so when the A/C is off it is just like an idler pulley. The shit is heavy though.

Even with it on, the WOT wire disengages the clutch at WOT.