Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please.
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Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. Hello everyone, I Would like to Delete my AC Compressor and Mount,Condenser, Belt Tensioner, and Lines. I dont need that Weight. Can anyone help me with DIY instructions and tips, I do not have the Shop Manual and I dont really know where to begin <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> All Info you can provide is Greatly appreciated. Car is 02 Z06. Thankyou, Cecil
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. Spring for the shop manual(s). They'll save you much more than they cost.
You'll probably have to fab some parts for the accessory drive after you remove the compressor.
You won't have much defrost/defog either.
How much weight do you think you'll save?
Save all the bits; you'll need them to sell the car, IMO.
First step is disconnect the battery, by the way.
You'll probably have to fab some parts for the accessory drive after you remove the compressor.
You won't have much defrost/defog either.
How much weight do you think you'll save?
Save all the bits; you'll need them to sell the car, IMO.
First step is disconnect the battery, by the way.
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. Old SStroker, Your correct, I wont have much defrost, and the Manual,Im learning is a must!I planned to box& tag all parts also.The Ac runs on a seperate belt and thats good. the connector will require a (? Volt resistor)in order to get rid of the CE light. I've learned I'll need to remove the Radiator Shroud and Water Pump,and Air Box, etc. to get it out through the top. Unbolt under car. Compressor,Mount,Condensor,Tensioner,I;m Estimating Total 34 to 38 lbs.I really want this car LIGHT <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> I weighed it at the DOT Certified scales(stock,1/4 tank fuel,nothing removed) 3240 lbs.w/driver. 3060 lbs.just car. Now I would like to take 80 to 100 lbs. off! Thanks, Cecil
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. Are you sure you'll get a check engine light? I had the fuse disconnected for my AC compressor for a few months because it was not charged. It set a code but did not set the light.
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Lefty:
<strong>I really want this car LIGHT <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> I weighed it at the DOT Certified scales(stock,1/4 tank fuel,nothing removed) 3240 lbs.w/driver. 3060 lbs.just car. Now I would like to take 80 to 100 lbs. off! Thanks, Cecil</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why the big concern with 80-100 lbs on a Z06?
If you are like me, I could afford to lose about some of that; say 25 lbs. A couple other suggestions:
Don't run with more than 1/2 tank of gas: that's about 55 lbs saved over full. Never carry a passenger; in fact, remove passenger seat, empty glove box and console compartment, leave the tire fixer stuff at home, and lose the carpeting. That should get you the 80+ lbs w/o removing the A/C, especially if you dress light. It's lots easier, too; well maybe not the weight loss thing.
Of course bolting on 13-15 hp should accomplish about the same thing for power/weight.
Little know method: run Helium instead of air in your tires. Hydrogen is lighter still, but remember the Hindenburg!
Why the obsession with weight in about the lightest production supercar around?
<strong>I really want this car LIGHT <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> I weighed it at the DOT Certified scales(stock,1/4 tank fuel,nothing removed) 3240 lbs.w/driver. 3060 lbs.just car. Now I would like to take 80 to 100 lbs. off! Thanks, Cecil</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why the big concern with 80-100 lbs on a Z06?
If you are like me, I could afford to lose about some of that; say 25 lbs. A couple other suggestions:
Don't run with more than 1/2 tank of gas: that's about 55 lbs saved over full. Never carry a passenger; in fact, remove passenger seat, empty glove box and console compartment, leave the tire fixer stuff at home, and lose the carpeting. That should get you the 80+ lbs w/o removing the A/C, especially if you dress light. It's lots easier, too; well maybe not the weight loss thing.
Of course bolting on 13-15 hp should accomplish about the same thing for power/weight.
Little know method: run Helium instead of air in your tires. Hydrogen is lighter still, but remember the Hindenburg!
Why the obsession with weight in about the lightest production supercar around?
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. OLD SStroker, I never run more than a half tank of fuel,I only carry Wallet, Tire gauge, Helmet. The car Is a toy,not daily driver.I weighed 215 last X-mas, I weigh 190 now.Cholostral(spelling?)is down too <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> I completely understand that the MAJORITY OF ALL,would never delete AC.Thats O.K. Myself, I do not use it and do not plan to start! IMHO, It's weight I do not want. 40 LB. for compressor&condenser is alot of weight! Lastly, I want every Edge I can get, I want to be LIGHTER. Lighter IS Faster sir. Cecil
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Re: Need DIY Info on AC Delete Please. Godspeed, Very cool <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> Thankyou, Cecil <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />
