AC delete. Worth it?

energiesource · November 1st, 2009, 09:07 PM

I'm thinking about getting an ac delete kit. what exactly can you remove? i saw the kit and it was just a faux pulley, dont they give you caps for all the compressors and all that shit? and is it worth it? my car is a summer car, but i think this summer i used the ac...maybe twice. i usually have the windows down instead of ac. so that isnt a factor. im just wondering if its worth it.

Sirl · November 1st, 2009, 09:53 PM

Not here in Flo-Rida.

C MY 4D · November 1st, 2009, 10:08 PM

You'll save maybe 30-40 lbs. Parasitic draw should stay the same with the fake pulley. I am keeping mine as long as I can.

energiesource · November 1st, 2009, 10:36 PM

i think id actually get it just to clear up the engine bay with all those lines and crap but if there isnt much of anything there to gain, ill keep it

energiesource · November 1st, 2009, 10:37 PM

btw did you cut your headlight out? lol just your headlight, not the signal?

C MY 4D · November 1st, 2009, 10:41 PM

Yeah I just cut the head light. Its pretty much like a funnel leading directly to the filter.

saxmanJJ · November 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM

I did a A/C delete on my 2004. I never used the A/C anyway. I noticed a slight difference in my launches but nothing major. I removed less than 30lbs from the front of the car doing it. 30 lbs is equivalent to maybe 2 1/2 rwhp on my car.

realrider88 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM

If you take out the AC it will be harder to sell it when you want to sell it

MyCarPwns84 · November 2nd, 2009, 11:49 PM

Depends on your location and do you really want to go through that work for 30lbs. I helped my buddy remove his AC, condensor, compressor and heater core, glad I kept mine!
If you are adding a lot of power add-ons, you'll make up for the parasitic loss of the AC. So you not only have a suped up ride but have the luxuries of AC to boot.

RyanGT · November 3rd, 2009, 01:43 AM

Look up the thread about how to delete it without pulleys. I did, but it was harder because of the blower. In that thread not only do you delete the AC, but you also get rid of 2 other idlers. You just need to look up that thread for the belt size.

weems · November 3rd, 2009, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by MyCarPwns84

Depends on your location and do you really want to go through that work for 30lbs. I helped my buddy remove his AC, condensor, compressor and heater core, glad I kept mine!
If you are adding a lot of power add-ons, you'll make up for the parasitic loss of the AC. So you not only have a suped up ride but have the luxuries of AC to boot.

How hard was the heater core removal?

MyCarPwns84 · November 3rd, 2009, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by weems

How hard was the heater core removal?

It was on my friend's 1994 Chevy S10, wasn't too bad because we had removed the entire dashboard. My friend was designing a new one for his truck and he decided to get rid of the heater core b/c it was blowing out hot air with heat off. Aside from pulling the dashboard out, I'm pretty sure we just unbolted it and pulled it through the firewall into the cab of the truck. I believe there was a vacuum line that we just plugged with a screw and then taped it. As for the whole that was left from the heater core we just cut a small piece of sheet metal and welded it to the firewall.

Dolbs4082 · November 3rd, 2009, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by RyanGT

Look up the thread about how to delete it without pulleys. I did, but it was harder because of the blower. In that thread not only do you delete the AC, but you also get rid of 2 other idlers. You just need to look up that thread for the belt size.

Do you have a link to this thread? My Ac line is blown and i want to just get rid of it completely... everything. the compressor, lines, condenser, all that junk. i know it wont add much hp but it will help a little bit.

man_of_war2081 · November 3rd, 2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by MyCarPwns84

Depends on your location and do you really want to go through that work for 30lbs. I helped my buddy remove his AC, condensor, compressor and heater core, glad I kept mine!
If you are adding a lot of power add-ons, you'll make up for the parasitic loss of the AC. So you not only have a suped up ride but have the luxuries of AC to boot.

+1 best thing Ive read all day

saxmanJJ · November 3rd, 2009, 02:08 PM

It's not much work - takes a couple of hours ...

RyanGT · November 3rd, 2009, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Dolbs4082

Do you have a link to this thread? My Ac line is blown and i want to just get rid of it completely... everything. the compressor, lines, condenser, all that junk. i know it wont add much hp but it will help a little bit.

I don't remember the link. Just search all the AC delete threads.

ReverendDexter · November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 PM

On my Corolla, doing an AC delete was one of the best things I ever did. I pulled about 30 lbs of crap out, cleaned up the engine bay, and lost about 5hp worth of parasitic loss.

Of course, that was a 2,000lb car with a 65hp engine, so 5hp and 30lbs was a noticable difference!

MineralGreyGT · November 3rd, 2009, 09:48 PM

if you just look at it you should be able to figure it out its really easy u need the tool to disconnect the lines at the firewall. hardest part was finding a belt that fit the belt size escapes me right now ill try to remember to post it.

Novanutcase · November 3rd, 2009, 10:45 PM

I did a post on this a while back so you can do it this way or you can buy the a/c delete from me! :-)

A/C delete not needed!!!

John

00GT5spd · November 4th, 2009, 01:46 AM

just wanna throw it out there and will prob get bashed for it but the more things your belt is turning its a loss of power. hince y supers take power to make power.. if u dont wanna get rid of the ac totally y not buy a shorter belt and just bypass the ac im gonna this winter

November 1st, 2009, 09:07 PM	#1
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,048	AC delete. Worth it? I'm thinking about getting an ac delete kit. what exactly can you remove? i saw the kit and it was just a faux pulley, dont they give you caps for all the compressors and all that shit? and is it worth it? my car is a summer car, but i think this summer i used the ac...maybe twice. i usually have the windows down instead of ac. so that isnt a factor. im just wondering if its worth it. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

November 1st, 2009, 09:53 PM	#2
Sirl Regular 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 345	Not here in Flo-Rida. __________________ Mitch's Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

November 1st, 2009, 10:08 PM	#3
C MY 4D Black Mamba w/ a New Box. Yeah Baby. 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 3,018	You'll save maybe 30-40 lbs. Parasitic draw should stay the same with the fake pulley. I am keeping mine as long as I can. __________________ MM Cobra Club Hater Club Founder..... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

November 1st, 2009, 10:36 PM	#4
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,048	i think id actually get it just to clear up the engine bay with all those lines and crap but if there isnt much of anything there to gain, ill keep it __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

November 1st, 2009, 10:37 PM	#5
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,048	btw did you cut your headlight out? lol just your headlight, not the signal? __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, Steeda Triax shifter, Underdrive pulleys, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. Transmission fix, new clutch Coming soon: Brakes.

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November 1st, 2009, 10:41 PM	#6
C MY 4D Black Mamba w/ a New Box. Yeah Baby. 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 3,018	Yeah I just cut the head light. Its pretty much like a funnel leading directly to the filter. __________________ MM Cobra Club Hater Club Founder..... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

November 2nd, 2009, 01:47 PM	#7
saxmanJJ Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.28@103.78 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 402	I did a A/C delete on my 2004. I never used the A/C anyway. I noticed a slight difference in my launches but nothing major. I removed less than 30lbs from the front of the car doing it. 30 lbs is equivalent to maybe 2 1/2 rwhp on my car.

November 2nd, 2009, 11:26 PM	#8
realrider88 Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albany Posts: 188	If you take out the AC it will be harder to sell it when you want to sell it

November 2nd, 2009, 11:49 PM	#9
MyCarPwns84 Newbie 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: K~town, NY Posts: 28	Depends on your location and do you really want to go through that work for 30lbs. I helped my buddy remove his AC, condensor, compressor and heater core, glad I kept mine! If you are adding a lot of power add-ons, you'll make up for the parasitic loss of the AC. So you not only have a suped up ride but have the luxuries of AC to boot.

November 3rd, 2009, 01:43 AM	#10
RyanGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 1,864	Look up the thread about how to delete it without pulleys. I did, but it was harder because of the blower. In that thread not only do you delete the AC, but you also get rid of 2 other idlers. You just need to look up that thread for the belt size. __________________ 2000 Black convertible GT: KB 15psi, and other goodies...

November 3rd, 2009, 02:08 PM	#15
saxmanJJ Regular 2004 Mustang GT 13.28@103.78 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SE PA Posts: 402	It's not much work - takes a couple of hours ...

November 3rd, 2009, 05:47 PM	#17
ReverendDexter Devil's Advocate '98 Cobra/'90 GT 'vert Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 3,836	On my Corolla, doing an AC delete was one of the best things I ever did. I pulled about 30 lbs of crap out, cleaned up the engine bay, and lost about 5hp worth of parasitic loss. Of course, that was a 2,000lb car with a 65hp engine, so 5hp and 30lbs was a noticable difference! __________________ War is Peace \|\| Freedom is Slavery \|\| Ignorance is Strength Founder of the DMC

November 3rd, 2009, 09:48 PM	#18
MineralGreyGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 482	if you just look at it you should be able to figure it out its really easy u need the tool to disconnect the lines at the firewall. hardest part was finding a belt that fit the belt size escapes me right now ill try to remember to post it. __________________ Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

November 3rd, 2009, 10:45 PM	#19
Novanutcase Enthusiast 2003 GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 621	I did a post on this a while back so you can do it this way or you can buy the a/c delete from me! :-) A/C delete not needed!!! John __________________ '03 GT, Max Moto Max Grip Box, Wilwood SL 6 front/DL4 rear Big Brake Kit, Corbeau Seats, MGW Short Shifter, MAC Long Tube Headers/Prochamber mid/ Flowmaster 40, FRPP 4.10, TrickFlow Diff Cover/75mm TB/Plenum, Eaton Posi, Moser 31 spline Axles, UDP

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