Does AC rob power even if not engaged? Or is it only when engaged?
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just the resistance of the bearing which isn't much. The biggest parasitic drain on the engine is the power steering pump because it has no clutch. Other than that, it's just dead weight, so ditch it anyway.2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>
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shorter belt will work, mine was really tricky cause i don't have to worry about the water pump, and i couldn't find the belt size in any autozone type place around me2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>
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Originally posted by Little G:
just the resistance of the bearing which isn't much. The biggest parasitic drain on the engine is the power steering pump because it has no clutch. Other than that, it's just dead weight, so ditch it anyway.2000 3800 II V6 Firebird<br />various small mods, bigger stuff later.
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A good amount of power is lost to the power steering, you can steer, it's very difficult. I'm planning on getting a manual rack that has a better ratio so it's easier to steer.2002 Pewter V6 Camaro M5 <br /><br />Quickest stock-motor N/A V6 4th Gen F-body.<br />2nd Quickest N/A V6 4th Gen F-body overall.<br />mods: Gear, weight reduction, tuning <br /><br />Fear the Gear. 13.585 @ 100.05 1.827 60\'<br /><br /><br /><a href=\"http://www.NJFBOA.org\" target=\"_blank\">www.NJFBOA.org</a>
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i'll keep my power steering. 5 speed and no power steering pump does not sound like fun.flowmaster 80<br />catco highflow cat<br />b&m ripper<br />homemade cai<br />accel 8.5 mm wires<br />hypertech 160 thermostat<br />reprogrammed PCM<br />rockford fosgate and sony<br />centerforce dual friction clutch<br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/838896\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/838896</a>
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