dnm12

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I am finishing up my cam install and was wondering if I left the A/C belt off I might see a little more speed or lower E.T's out at the strip? It makes sense that i would gain a little..

outkast6991

iTrader: (34)

every little bit helps,but i wouldn't expect to see to much

ArcticZ28

iTrader: (14)

It takes very very minimal effort for the engine to spin the compressor pulley when it's off, you won't see any gains.

TheBlurLS1

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These guys are right. The a/c compressor has a clutch that unlocks when the a/c is turned off or you go WOT. You won't see any gains from removing it. Now removing the entire system will drop a little weight from the nose of your car and help out, but it then you sweat your *** off.

dnm12

iTrader: (13)

cool stuff thanks for letting me know guys

NHRAMAN

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.............about 0 HP!..........

ChocoTaco369

not enough to justify the added weight from all the sweat in your car. AC only matters when it's running to my knowledge. i feel like i'm towing a boat with it on.

davered00ss

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Only reason to remove it is weight.

NHRAMAN

iTrader: (1)

I have ran with it on and off...no difference really..it cuts out at full throttle.

TheBlurLS1

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Mine didn't shut down at WOT one day (faulty clutch or something), it blew chunks at about 6k rpms. Sounded like the car had thrown a rod. I've never been so worried in all my life lol. I opened the hood thinking it was blown for sure, then I noticed the accumulator was sweated up. I climbed back in the car, said my prayers, clicked off the a/c and the noise went away. I'd never been so happy to have a fried compressor before.