Deleting PS,A/C and CC whats the overall benefit?

[I-Deal214]

I was going to delete my CC and PS but i want to keep my A/C. I live in TX and Its hot as shit here and this is my daily driver for the moment.So whats the overall benefit of removing all these luxury items from my CB and is it possible to keep the A/c and just remove the cc and ps?

[MikeW]

CC and PS, along with AC, are belt-driven systems. Deleting them reduces the load they put on the engine, thus freeing up more power. Im not sure which one puts the biggest load on the engine, though Id think AC would. And yes, you can remove CC and PS and still maintain AC.

[I-Deal214]

CC and PS, along with AC, are belt-driven systems. Deleting them reduces the load they put on the engine, thus freeing up more power. Im not sure which one puts the biggest load on the engine, though Id think AC would. And yes, you can remove CC and PS and still maintain AC.

I would think the ac would put less of a load since the ac pulley is not active until ac compressor is switched on otherwise doesnt it just spin freely with minimal resistance? and also would you happen to know what size belt it would use if i just kept the AC?

[I-Deal214]

CC and PS, along with AC, are belt-driven systems. Deleting them reduces the load they put on the engine, thus freeing up more power. Im not sure which one puts the biggest load on the engine, though Id think AC would. And yes, you can remove CC and PS and still maintain AC.

And thanks for the info .

[dblockcb7]

tiny bit of weight reduction :P

but most of all the belt driven items that free up power on your engine

[gloryaccordy]

CC and PS, along with AC, are belt-driven systems. Deleting them reduces the load they put on the engine, thus freeing up more power. Im not sure which one puts the biggest load on the engine, though Id think AC would. And yes, you can remove CC and PS and still maintain AC.

CC is not belt driven

AC is only belt driven when you turn it on

PS is a little parasitic but not much at speed

Now the weight savings are real, esp since these systems hang primarily ahead of the front axle

But IMO deleting any of these systems on a daily driver is stupid as hell. How often do people need that extra HP more than they do A/C or P/S? This is one of those mods I really hate.

OP I wouldn't do it.

[MikeW]

CC is not belt driven

Are you sure....?

AC is only belt driven when you turn it on

But when it's on, it puts quite the load on the engine though.

[I-Deal214]

CC is not belt driven

AC is only belt driven when you turn it on

PS is a little parasitic but not much at speed

Now the weight savings are real, esp since these systems hang primarily ahead of the front axle

But IMO deleting any of these systems on a daily driver is stupid as hell. How often do people need that extra HP more than they do A/C or P/S? This is one of those mods I really hate.

OP I wouldn't do it.

Your right i think ill keep the PS and AC and lose the CC which is not belt driven but useless to me since most of my trips are street and I'll prob just gut the car and remove the back seats to shed some pounds.....

[gloryaccordy]

Your right i think ill keep the PS and AC and lose the CC which is not belt driven but useless to me since most of my trips are street and I'll prob just gut the car and remove the back seats to shed some pounds.....

Even gutting a daily is a bad idea. The fumes and noises will give you a headache and opening the cabin to the trunk will make your P/S less effective.

Just save up your money, get the following:

H23 intake manifold
2.5" exhaust
F22A6 cam
OBX or Megan Racing header

And a half decent suspension (Koni STR.Ts + anything)... good to go

CBs don't have to be gutted to be fun, and anything you strip off of it won't be worth the functionality you lose.

[I-Deal214]

Even gutting a daily is a bad idea. The fumes and noises will give you a headache and opening the cabin to the trunk will make your P/S less effective.

Just save up your money, get the following:

H23 intake manifold
2.5" exhaust
F22A6 cam
OBX or Megan Racing header

And a half decent suspension (Koni STR.Ts + anything)... good to go

CBs don't have to be gutted to be fun, and anything you strip off of it won't be worth the functionality you lose.

Welll im actually planning to take the rear seats out and keep the board that goes to the back support from the rear seats and fiberglass a speaker enclosure and amp mount so the trunk and cabin will still be seperate and im planning to do a wire tuck and a full duraflex insulation to the bottom and doors and engine firewall to seal the sound and heat from the cabin.and also its a coupe so im not too worried about the back seats.
But thanks on the insight.

[4GAccordH22]

If you are REALLY concerned about weight and such, sell this car and find a DX. No CC or A/C (unless A/C was added by the dealer). The DX also has no power windows or power locks...

Personally, I agree with gloryaccordy. The HP increase and weight savings are negligible and the loss of functionality is more of a detriment to a daily driver. Also, if you remove the power steering, you should replace the steering rack with a manual unit and replace the VSS with a manual unit, as it is lubricated by the power steering system.

[pedroalcala]

If you are REALLY concerned about weight and such, sell this car and find a DX. No CC or A/C (unless A/C was added by the dealer). The DX also has no power windows or power locks...

Personally, I agree with gloryaccordy. The HP increase and weight savings are negligible and the loss of functionality is more of a detriment to a daily driver. Also, if you remove the power steering, you should replace the steering rack with a manual unit and replace the VSS with a manual unit, as it is lubricated by the power steering system.

or you can also add or not empty the fluid and cover them with some bolts or something, i have no A/C, P/S, CC and the balance shaft belt, you can def. feel a big differance...hell i live in vegas and have no A/C!!

Plus A/C kills your engine faster....

[gloryaccordy]

Welll im actually planning to take the rear seats out and keep the board that goes to the back support from the rear seats and fiberglass a speaker enclosure and amp mount so the trunk and cabin will still be seperate and im planning to do a wire tuck and a full duraflex insulation to the bottom and doors and engine firewall to seal the sound and heat from the cabin.and also its a coupe so im not too worried about the back seats.
But thanks on the insight.

Ah ok

Well still, keep all that shit (AC/PS/CC). No amount of weight savings will help offset your system so it not worth the effort.

[gloryaccordy]

or you can also add or not empty the fluid and cover them with some bolts or something, i have no A/C, P/S, CC and the balance shaft belt, you can def. feel a big differance...hell i live in vegas and have no A/C!!

Plus A/C kills your engine faster....

AC doesn't kill your engine. At least no faster than removing the balance shaft would.

Since you took all that stuff out, how often have you been to the track?

[pedroalcala]

AC doesn't kill your engine. At least no faster than removing the balance shaft would.

Since you took all that stuff out, how often have you been to the track?

twice, and i never heard that removing the balance shaft will kill your engine.....

all it does it controls the vibrations.....