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Old 05-15-2008, 08:02 PM
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can this belt be installed without actually taking the a/c compressor out?
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for what purpose though? you'll still have the weight on, you'll just not have the benefit of a/c specially now in the summer
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Originally Posted by shotiable,May 15 2008, 10:13 PM
for what purpose though? you'll still have the weight on, you'll just not have the benefit of a/c specially now in the summer


The A/C system runs on a clutch-type system so as long as it isn't turned on, the parasitic drag is not that significant compared to running without the belt hooked up to it.
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you're not kidding about parasitic. i got 4 mpg less b/c of my a/c
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Originally Posted by shotiable,May 16 2008, 10:42 AM
you're not kidding about parasitic. i got 4 mpg less b/c of my a/c
so you noticed some gain without actually removing the compressor ?
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you dont "gain" anything from removing the air conditioning. you just lose weight. it doesnt cost you any extra hp if you're running around with your a/c off. its mainly removed for weight savings.
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Originally Posted by R3DS2K,May 16 2008, 05:51 PM
so you noticed some gain without actually removing the compressor ?
yes... the engine revs just a bit quicker since it has one less pully to move. great for AutoX
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Originally Posted by SOHCmyDOHC,May 16 2008, 05:35 PM
yes... the engine revs just a bit quicker since it has one less pully to move. great for AutoX
thank you
thats what i wanted to know..

i dont wanna remove the a/c compressor out of the car.. just run a different belt so it wont have to spin the extra pulley.. even if the a/c is off . it still has to spin a pulley
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Honda recommends you run yoru a/c at least 1 time a week.. its in the manual. I dont know if thats true or not though, or if anything will happen


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