AC Delete

[Unique96Camaro]

Hey not really sure where to put this one put how hard is it to delete the AC? What all has to be done? Any thing period would be helpful thanks.

[96blackmaro]

Re: AC Delete

Depends, if you just want to take the out the ac compressor, condenser, and the lines, then its not bad, but you'll need to replace the idler pulley above the compressor with a grooved one and get a shorter belt. If you wanna take out the hvac housing as well then it's a little more work, you'll have to unbolt all of the bolts under the hood and then take apart the dash to remove the other bolts and pull it out the from the interior of the car. You'll need a block off panel to cover up the massive hole thats left.

If you go to autozone the p/n for the belt and pulley are:
Belt: 805k6
Pulley: 231051
(I saw this on another thread but I don't remember who posted it to give credit.)

Block off plate:
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/index.c...&productid=247

Now, the belt will rub a little bit unless you file down the area on the coolant passage.


Now, if you are gonna do this make sure your system is drained first. There are 3 bolts on the front of the compressor and 2 on the back. Then for the lines you'll just need two adjustable wrenches and take them off. The condenser just pulls out of the top after you take the radiator shroud off. The rest is pretty straight forward. Then take off the idler pulley and replace it with the grooved one, then file that area and slap the new belt on. If you end there you'll keep your heat and blower motor, but if you don't want that then you'll have to take apart the dash and remove all of the bolts and vacuum lines.

I think AC is pretty useless with t-tops but thats mainly because of where I live. I need the heat though so I didn't take out the rest of it.

[kristen]

Re: AC Delete

to be 100% honest....i did a delete many years ago....and no an going to put it back in this spring. i deleted just about everything. i even took the black box out of the firewall....that is the only part that i regret doing cause its gonna be a pita to get a new one back in. if your going to do...your not going to save that much weight leaving that in.

take out the compressor, condensor etc is fine and easy to reinstall.

you might think that you never want it in there again....but you will if your in my boat(keeping the car for my son who will want a/c one day lol)

your not going to loose that much weight taking that cr@p out

[Unique96Camaro]

Re: AC Delete

Depends, if you just want to take the out the ac compressor, condenser, and the lines, then its not bad, but you'll need to replace the idler pulley above the compressor with a grooved one and get a shorter belt. If you wanna take out the hvac housing as well then it's a little more work, you'll have to unbolt all of the bolts under the hood and then take apart the dash to remove the other bolts and pull it out the from the interior of the car. You'll need a block off panel to cover up the massive hole thats left.

If you go to autozone the p/n for the belt and pulley are:
Belt: 805k6
Pulley: 231051
(I saw this on another thread but I don't remember who posted it to give credit.)

Block off plate:
http://www.bmrsuspension.com/index.c...&productid=247

Now, the belt will rub a little bit unless you file down the area on the coolant passage.


Now, if you are gonna do this make sure your system is drained first. There are 3 bolts on the front of the compressor and 2 on the back. Then for the lines you'll just need two adjustable wrenches and take them off. The condenser just pulls out of the top after you take the radiator shroud off. The rest is pretty straight forward. Then take off the idler pulley and replace it with the grooved one, then file that area and slap the new belt on. If you end there you'll keep your heat and blower motor, but if you don't want that then you'll have to take apart the dash and remove all of the bolts and vacuum lines.

I think AC is pretty useless with t-tops but thats mainly because of where I live. I need the heat though so I didn't take out the rest of it.

Wow thanks alot that explains everything:rock:. And yeah im doing a turbo build and want to re direct the exhaust threw the condenser spot so thats perfect. And yeah i have a convertible, really no use for the air conditioner cause i always have the top down. Thank you

[Unique96Camaro]

Re: AC Delete

to be 100% honest....i did a delete many years ago....and no an going to put it back in this spring. i deleted just about everything. i even took the black box out of the firewall....that is the only part that i regret doing cause its gonna be a pita to get a new one back in. if your going to do...your not going to save that much weight leaving that in.

take out the compressor, condensor etc is fine and easy to reinstall.

you might think that you never want it in there again....but you will if your in my boat(keeping the car for my son who will want a/c one day lol)

your not going to loose that much weight taking that cr@p out

Na its not for weight purposes its cause i want to re direct my exhaust threw that way back to the original exhaust after the turbo. And plus its leaking and could never hold the gas and i have a convertible and the top is down every time i drive.

[Red&Black_Attack]

Re: AC Delete

Even in the rain?

[Unique96Camaro]

Re: AC Delete

Even in the rain?

Actually yea saturday driving to my dads house it was sprinkling and i was going like 45 mph the whole way not getting a drop at all lol

[1997Canadian3.8]

Re: AC Delete

Actually yea saturday driving to my dads house it was sprinkling and i was going like 45 mph the whole way not getting a drop at all lol

Can't blame ya, probably get just as much water inside if the top was up.... LOL. Only been caught with my car in the rain 3 times and my top leaks like a sieve...

[Unique96Camaro]

Re: AC Delete

Can't blame ya, probably get just as much water inside if the top was up.... LOL. Only been caught with my car in the rain 3 times and my top leaks like a sieve...

Yeah they are pretty bad mostly the front seats end up soaked if its a good rain.

[kristen]

Re: AC Delete

Even in the rain?

my camaro hasn't seen anything except sunny days for 5 years lol

[96blackmaro]

Re: AC Delete

I'll admit the only time I've even remotely missed having the ac is when it rains in the summer.

[Red&Black_Attack]

Re: AC Delete

I'll admit the only time I've even remotely missed having the ac is when it rains in the summer.

Thats what I hated most. Rain and being hot/humid and all you get is hot vent air.

I wouldnt do w/out a/c very long here in Texas. Too miserable, specially when you get older, lol.