removing the a/c compressor
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Because of the way the belt is routed, you'll have to put in an idler pulley and use the same size belt. not sure how much power you can expect from this. when the AC isn't running its basically an idler pulley anyway. idler pulley may have a little less drag, but not much.
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Idler pulleys put more load on the engine than an AC clutch that's not engaged.
Why?
AC Delete idler pulleys use cheap, crappy bearings that allow dirt in, whereas the AC clutch bearing is a precision bearing.
Of course we're talking about a .000001 HP difference in draw.
Why?
AC Delete idler pulleys use cheap, crappy bearings that allow dirt in, whereas the AC clutch bearing is a precision bearing.
Of course we're talking about a .000001 HP difference in draw.
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