Removing Old A/C

CR70fastback · January 16th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Since I have bought my 70 three years ago I have had the factory A/C in it is not hooked up and needs to be hooked up correctly to work. Is it worth keeping under the hood? Or is it better to just remove it box it up and throw it in the corner. Would removing it help preformace at all or would it hurt the value of my car.?...

Any thoughts................

themadgnome · January 16th, 2007, 09:10 PM

I yanked mine out but only b/c it didnt fit. Depending on how much you need to fix (condensor, evaporator, compressor) and how much your willing to spend is all up to you. Your performance will be slightly increased anywhere from 5-8 hp, depending on the compressor size. Your value will be compromised slightly but realistically most people throw in a reproduction a/c anyways seeing as it cost more to salvage the original.

CR70fastback · January 17th, 2007, 03:47 AM

Thanks for the input I think I am going to have it taken out and get my motor re tuned. Think it will help gas milage?

707Stang · January 17th, 2007, 02:28 PM

I think it will because you are removing drag from the engine, in that it doesn't have to strain as hard to turn that compressor which god only knows how well it turns anymore. Plus like stated earlier you'll be freeing up a couple ponies too. i ripped mine out a couple engines ago so, yeah. just my to cents.

CR70fastback · January 17th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Is there anything tricky about removing one?

707Stang · January 17th, 2007, 10:27 PM

No not really just remember to plug up the the two pipes comin out of the fire wall and you prolly will be losing a belt too. Cuz when she ran, my baby was only had two belts driving everything. Good Luck dude!!

CR70fastback · January 18th, 2007, 02:38 AM

thanks man

707Stang · January 18th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Sure thing!

January 16th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#1
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	Removing Old A/C Since I have bought my 70 three years ago I have had the factory A/C in it is not hooked up and needs to be hooked up correctly to work. Is it worth keeping under the hood? Or is it better to just remove it box it up and throw it in the corner. Would removing it help preformace at all or would it hurt the value of my car.?... Any thoughts................

January 16th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#2
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	I yanked mine out but only b/c it didnt fit. Depending on how much you need to fix (condensor, evaporator, compressor) and how much your willing to spend is all up to you. Your performance will be slightly increased anywhere from 5-8 hp, depending on the compressor size. Your value will be compromised slightly but realistically most people throw in a reproduction a/c anyways seeing as it cost more to salvage the original. __________________ http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../tn_tmgsig.jpg

January 17th, 2007, 02:28 PM	#4
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI blank Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,064	I think it will because you are removing drag from the engine, in that it doesn't have to strain as hard to turn that compressor which god only knows how well it turns anymore. Plus like stated earlier you'll be freeing up a couple ponies too. i ripped mine out a couple engines ago so, yeah. just my to cents. __________________ GIAC Stg 1 Tuned, 3"TBE, Forge DV, Neuspeed P-Flow CAI, Neuspeed IC Noise pipe delete. The Curse: 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hooker headers, Pertronix flame thrower dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o,Super 44's MM Four Banger Club: Founder

January 17th, 2007, 10:27 PM	#6
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI blank Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,064	No not really just remember to plug up the the two pipes comin out of the fire wall and you prolly will be losing a belt too. Cuz when she ran, my baby was only had two belts driving everything. Good Luck dude!! __________________ GIAC Stg 1 Tuned, 3"TBE, Forge DV, Neuspeed P-Flow CAI, Neuspeed IC Noise pipe delete. The Curse: 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hooker headers, Pertronix flame thrower dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o,Super 44's MM Four Banger Club: Founder

January 18th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#8
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI blank Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,064	Sure thing! __________________ GIAC Stg 1 Tuned, 3"TBE, Forge DV, Neuspeed P-Flow CAI, Neuspeed IC Noise pipe delete. The Curse: 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hooker headers, Pertronix flame thrower dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o,Super 44's MM Four Banger Club: Founder

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January 17th, 2007, 03:47 AM	#3
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	Thanks for the input I think I am going to have it taken out and get my motor re tuned. Think it will help gas milage?

January 17th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#5
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	Is there anything tricky about removing one?

January 18th, 2007, 02:38 AM	#7
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207	thanks man

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