ac take out

[whatever210]

if i want to remove the ac how do i do that.

[90EX]

I highly recommend you go to any a/c repair center and get the freon discharged by a air conditioning technician. (Harmful fumes and EPA shit) Then remove condenser/evaporator/compressor/receiver-dryer/ac plumbing. I think that is it.

[90EX]

^You will need a DX belt after you have removed the a/c system.

[92DX]

if i want to remove the ac how do i do that.

Whoa... r u sure about this? going full race or sumthin?

[NAiL05]

Depends on where he lives. If its mostly cool I would do the same but defrost would be a bitch on them cold days. Discharge your AC legally (by a shop) or illegally (in your backyard) just dont get caught If EPA finds out your gonna get charged like whoa. Anyway main parts you want to get rid of is the compressor, condensor, blower motor/evap (one assembly under dash), All your pipes and whatever else is connected to the pipes. That will get rid of your AC. And think about it your engine bay will be a lot roomier and your AC controls would be useless except for heat YAY!!!

[deevergote]

I'm pulling my AC as well... I have an upgraded crank pulley though, so I'll need an odd sized belt.

To get EVERYTHING related to the AC system, you'll need to pull the bumper and dashboard (not hard, but time consuming and frustrating at times). In all, I'm told it's about 80lbs. Not a bad weight savings.

Oh, and not all DXs came without AC. Mine had it. Don't just get a DX belt without making sure it's for a car with no AC.

[whatever210]

okay thanks. will i gain any from taking my ac out. any horses.

[92DX]

okay thanks. will i gain any from taking my ac out. any horses.

I dont think you'll gain horsepower, you'd just save weight and space. In terms of horsepower it'd just be the same as if youre driving with your AC off.

[93accordtuner]

get new tires before you pull that AC Jay

[whatever210]

thanks justin and no synthetic oil. jk justin help me find new tires.

[blackice]

I'm pulling my AC as well... I have an upgraded crank pulley though, so I'll need an odd sized belt.

To get EVERYTHING related to the AC system, you'll need to pull the bumper and dashboard (not hard, but time consuming and frustrating at times). In all, I'm told it's about 80lbs. Not a bad weight savings.

Oh, and not all DXs came without AC. Mine had it. Don't just get a DX belt without making sure it's for a car with no AC.

All I ended up needing to pull was the glovebox and heater blower housing (replaced the blower at the same time). I was able to get the ac condensor out by unbolting the radiator and leaning it back...it's possible if you dont take off the bumper, just a little cramped and u gotta watch out so you dont bang up the radiator. I ended up pulling all my p/s stuff too .

[93accordtuner]

i know this guy who made this post and hes not talking about removing the whole interior AC stuff to he just wants the compressor out of the engine bay and i do to. i got in a wreck and got a big whole in my condesor in the front so my system is discharged so all we need is a DX belt after we remove the compressor and hosses and crap? and is that belt hard to install?
im not trying to thread jack were both here LOL (me and Whatever123)

[deevergote]

Yeah, in that case, you just need to remove the system (make SURE it's empty... I'd wear some heavy gloves when first cracking the lines just to be safe anyway). Yank the compressor, and get a belt for a CB7 that doesn't have AC. If that doesn't work, just get a cloth tape measure and wrap it around the pullies... measure how long it is, and ask for a belt with the proper ribbage in that length. Something will be close enough.

[90EX]

If he wants to take out the compressor, he might as well go ahead and remove everything (a/c plumbing/evaporator…) Purchase a DX belt, but as Deev mentioned above. make sure it is for a DX which was not equipped with a/c. Its pretty easy to install.

[93accordtuner]

i know my timing belts were a son of a bitch to replace and was told that i shouldnt mess with them by a lot of people and that i shoudl only have my belts worked on at the dealer so i did. would this DX none AC belt be easy to put on? like untension the belt tensioner and slip it on?