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May 21, 2005 | 08:01 PM

ChronGen

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AC unit bypass

how much of a difference will it make if i bypassed and uninstalled my AC unit?
I've got a 1990 F250 w/stock 460 and a sliverado to race

May 21, 2005 | 08:07 PM

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May 22, 2005 | 07:24 AM

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May 22, 2005 | 07:42 AM

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Well, you'll save about 80lbs in the front of the truck between the compressor and the variety of crap that is attached to it.

Though, power-wise, if you don't push the "AC" button, it draws nothing so I'd leave it for non-racing purposes.

May 22, 2005 | 02:54 PM

ChronGen

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i race this thing on the streets. Would running a shorter belt increase the power at least by a little?

May 23, 2005 | 12:38 AM

AlfredB1979

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No.

The AC does NOT use noticeable...even at full throttle, the wide open throttle relay (appropriately named I suppose) cuts the compressor of for that purpose.