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12-20-2007, 11:01 PM

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would it help

if i remove the ac belt a friend told me is this true

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12-20-2007, 11:14 PM

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Would it help what???? Save power??? When turned off the A/C is bassically a idler pulley and draws no measurable power.

Your friend is an idiot.

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12-20-2007, 11:37 PM

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he told me

it would free up some hp just alil

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12-21-2007, 09:10 AM

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i think your friend is thinking about a underdrive pulley kit, less rotating mass=less stress on the motor=more hp to the rear wheels

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12-23-2007, 05:44 PM

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wouldn't help you stay cool in the summer.... taking off your socks when you get in would probably help about the same amount as far as performance goes.

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12-24-2007, 09:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RE AND CHERYL

Would it help what???? Save power??? When turned off the A/C is bassically a idler pulley and draws no measurable power.

Your friend is an idiot.

Re'