AC Delete?
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AC Delete?
Having spent too much time staring at my truck, I have been wondering if anyone ever removed the AC compressor? In three summers, I only wanted to use AC it once, and then, it did not work.
I realize it would not help the value of the truck.
Advantages?
Disadvantages?
I did this to my Taurus SHO and have to admit, I did not realize any difference. I guess I was hoping for better mileage.
I realize it would not help the value of the truck.
Advantages?
Disadvantages?
I did this to my Taurus SHO and have to admit, I did not realize any difference. I guess I was hoping for better mileage.
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I believe Matt is referring to the possibility of having too much slack in the belt if that pulley is removed. Have never tried it myself but it does appear as though the belt may be just a touch too long if the pulley was not routed over the top of the A/C pulley.
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With these trucks, you will get better gas mileage using recirculated A/C than opening the vents, or even opening the windows with the AC off. The load resistance of the A/C against this engine is less than the increased drag introduced by the aforementioned alternatives when it comes to MPG. Moreover, if the AC is turned off, I don't really see how removing the unit itself would magically help MPG. Certainly not anything noteworthy. Even if you could get a 0.5 MPG improvement (which would be huge), would it really be worth the time/hassle/devaluation?
It's been proven time and time again that the driver's technique and right foot have the greatest effect on MPG. Do a search on hypermiling techniques.
Just my two pennies. Make change if you need to.
It's been proven time and time again that the driver's technique and right foot have the greatest effect on MPG. Do a search on hypermiling techniques.
Just my two pennies. Make change if you need to.
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I suppose this idea may stem from a memory of working on my first truck- a bare bones 1986 F-150 with a straight 6. You could climb in and close the hood to work on it in the rain.
With my SHO I had to find a smaller belt that worked.
Has anyone ever use a chainsaw with a 16" bar, then changed to a 20" bar? You notice the added drag on the motor, even when cutting small material. I realize a chainsaw is a high speed, low torque motor.
Anyway, I am not doing it!
With my SHO I had to find a smaller belt that worked.
Has anyone ever use a chainsaw with a 16" bar, then changed to a 20" bar? You notice the added drag on the motor, even when cutting small material. I realize a chainsaw is a high speed, low torque motor.
Anyway, I am not doing it!
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