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Author Topic: non A/C belt  (Read 3092 times)

sterling94capri

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« on: July 22, 2010, 05:20:00 AM »
A non ac power steering belt will fit on an ac car,won't it? Should save a HP or 2.Rocky
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« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2010, 06:57:00 AM »
it is a smaller belt so you will lose the AC ... if you go that route you might as well remove the whole AC system ... will have a few benefits from this as less weight and as many people have experienced and as caprityper tried if you later go on to installing a FMIC ( highly recommended ) you will have to remove the AC to run the new pipes.
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sterling94capri

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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2010, 07:11:00 AM »
down the road I might,right now I am just wondering if NOT turning the ac pully will amount to a hp gain. What do you think?Rocky
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2010, 07:13:00 AM »
i would have to say it would not make to much of a difference because the pully is just an idle pully causing no tension unless the AC is on.
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sterling94capri

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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2010, 07:16:00 AM »
Thanks,then I guess I will save my 9.99 on the non ac belt.Rocky
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Heavensheros

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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 07:26:00 AM »
that's prolly the best for now ... wait until you get the FMIC
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Irundium IX
2.5\\" Thrush exauhst
Rocket Chip
Rims
H&R Lowering Springs
Tuner FX Racing seats
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Accel superstock coil
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Rocketman

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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2010, 08:10:00 AM »
Josh nailed it - not going to notice any gains.
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« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2010, 01:30:00 PM »
one thing i did notice a gain from, was after i removed the a/c and power steering i removed the outter pulley from the harmonic balancer.. completely.. this seemed to have let the engine spin a bit freer and yeild a few ponies...
the loss of the a/c comp and condenser unit ect. allong with the power steering pump and bracketry. all together gave a nice weight loss which always makes the car feel snapier...
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Rocketman

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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2010, 05:26:00 PM »
When i removed my AC i noticed the car handled better... it was a bit more nimble. removing weight forward of the wheels is always good
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Heavensheros

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« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2010, 05:20:00 AM »
what did you do with the power steering hoses when you removed the power steering and how hard is it to turn the wheel ?
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kelly270

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« Reply #10 on: August 01, 2010, 07:32:00 AM »
same question Josh asked, how hard is it to turn the wheels?? Yes, as they all said, when installinf a FMIC, you will have to remove the AC. Believe me, I went through changs trying to figure out how to leave the AC on.
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