94lt105

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Hi guys, I have a 95 Formula with the LT1 and found out that the smog pump just froze, it ate the belt and now I would like to just bypass that pulley! I plan on taking the motor out and putting a small cam in it while getting the heads ported and polished! But like I said I want to bypass the smog pump by just getting a smaller belt, has anyone done this and if so can someone give me the belt measurement?


Also, while I have the motor out I will be pulling the heat and a/c out, because it is a t-top car for the summer and not being drivne in winter! How has this gone for other people who have done it? LMK thanx guys

Vince

tspence45

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The smog pump is electrical, not belt driven. So, I don't know how that would've eaten your belt. Also, taking the A/C out isn't too tough. It was a pain in the *** trying to get to some of the bolts on the A/C compressor. But, the rest was a breeze.

94lt105

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Thanx bro, I always thought that the last pump/pulley on the passenger side was the smog pump, must be the compressor then? I Will find out when I pull the motor out in a week or so! But thanx for your time, and I hope I didnt make myself look stupid.

Vince

sweetbmxrider

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you do look stupid kidding. that sounds like you are talking about the a/c compressor. you can get an a/c bypass pulley from napa or a gm dealer and retain your stock belt.

94lt105

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Sweet, thanx bro. Ya I just called Napa and they have one for like $45, so its not to expensive. I will be replacing that when I pull the motor so I dont have to try n work around everything in the car lol!

Vince

tspence45

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If you want to save a few bucks, you can get A/C delete pullies off eBay for $27 shipped to your door. Quite a few people, including me, have used them with great results. It's not that big of a price difference, but just a little info if you want to save a little.

ss.slp.ls1

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Not to mention weight reduction.

Formula350

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Yea, the !AC is a decent mod if: Your AC has been broken, you never use your AC, you want to save weight.

iceman15

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Not trying to hijack but how much of a performance gain did you feel from !AC.

Formula350

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Shouldn't feel anything if the AC pulley is operating properly. They are EXTREMELY free spinning when the clutch is disengaged. I think you'd be lucky to pick up a single pony on the dyno since running no belt only gains your about 5-10hp which I bet is mainly gained from the power steering.

sweetbmxrider

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at WOT the a/c is disabled anyways so it isn't something you will really notice. its weight reduction which equals faster e/t's.