Removing A/C

bobtodd · 04-27-2002, 01:40 PM

I am thinking about removing the A/C from my mustang and getting the eliminator bracket from Summit. It doesnt blow cold air and I dont think I would ever use it anyhow. What all do I need to do? There is a canister that the A/C lines run to that is near the fire wall on the passenger side. Can this be removed also? I know the A/C is not charged but do I need to take it somewhere before removing because of the freon?(have no clue if thats how its spelled)

Any info would be great. Thanks! Does doing this help with any hp?

sn95gt19 · 04-27-2002, 01:47 PM

youll probably only get 5 or 6 horse from removing the a/c but it will make your motor a lot more open (wont look as cluttered) you can remove the canister by the firewall,and everything that has to do with the a/c except for the core in the heater plenum(it wouldnt be worth removing that) you are going to have to get a new belt too, you will need a shorter one,if i remember correctly.
good luck

RdRunnr · 04-27-2002, 01:57 PM

You will not only gain a few hp, but you will lose about 50 pounds of weight off of the front end, where you don't want it. This will help with better weight transfer. You can remove all the lines, the compressor, the canistor, and the condensor. I put all mine on a scale when I took it off and it weighed about 50 pounds. ASP makes the best eliminator IMO. It retails for 69.95. It bolts in place of where your ac condensor used to sit. You must run a 1/2" shorter belt with this piece. If your ac is not blowing cold air, then chances are that the freon has already leaked out. The environmentally friendly thing to do is to take your car to a shop and have the system discharged so the freon is collected properly and not dispursed out into the air.

bobtodd · 04-27-2002, 02:42 PM

What if there is still any freon in the A/C? Is this bad to breathe in or come in contact with?

bobtodd · 04-27-2002, 02:48 PM

What about the MARCH eliminator pulley??

bobtodd · 04-27-2002, 02:52 PM

I went to the ASP web site and they are $74.95. MARCH has them through Summit for $41.95. Any differences in quality??

fubar89lx · 04-27-2002, 07:12 PM

the canistor you guys keep referring to is known as the accumulator or reciever/drier.FYI

fast88 · 04-27-2002, 08:50 PM

I used the motorsport kit when I got rid of mine it moves the p/s pump up to where the a/c compressor was and looks stock.You can get this kit through Holcomb Motorsports for $41 and aLL YOU WILL NEED IS A 84" BELT!Any ?'s just e-mail.

bobtodd · 04-27-2002, 09:57 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. I think I am leaning more towards the ASP kit. It just bolts right into the A/C braket that is already there. No removal of the power steering(motorsport) or belt tensioner(MARCH). Still curious about the freon and if it's good to come in contact with?? I am guessing there isnt any left since I am getting no cold air. How much does it cost to go to the shop and do it the environmentaly safe way?

Thaks again for the help!

04-27-2002, 01:40 PM	#1
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Removing A/C I am thinking about removing the A/C from my mustang and getting the eliminator bracket from Summit. It doesnt blow cold air and I dont think I would ever use it anyhow. What all do I need to do? There is a canister that the A/C lines run to that is near the fire wall on the passenger side. Can this be removed also? I know the A/C is not charged but do I need to take it somewhere before removing because of the freon?(have no clue if thats how its spelled) Any info would be great. Thanks! Does doing this help with any hp? __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

04-27-2002, 01:57 PM	#3
RdRunnr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Newark,DE Posts: 98	You will not only gain a few hp, but you will lose about 50 pounds of weight off of the front end, where you don't want it. This will help with better weight transfer. You can remove all the lines, the compressor, the canistor, and the condensor. I put all mine on a scale when I took it off and it weighed about 50 pounds. ASP makes the best eliminator IMO. It retails for 69.95. It bolts in place of where your ac condensor used to sit. You must run a 1/2" shorter belt with this piece. If your ac is not blowing cold air, then chances are that the freon has already leaked out. The environmentally friendly thing to do is to take your car to a shop and have the system discharged so the freon is collected properly and not dispursed out into the air. __________________ Eric 1990 Mustang GT 10.46 @130.97 ClickClickracing Forums

04-27-2002, 02:42 PM	#4
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	What if there is still any freon in the A/C? Is this bad to breathe in or come in contact with? __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

04-27-2002, 02:48 PM	#5
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	What about the MARCH eliminator pulley?? __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

04-27-2002, 02:52 PM	#6
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	I went to the ASP web site and they are $74.95. MARCH has them through Summit for $41.95. Any differences in quality?? __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

04-27-2002, 01:47 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	youll probably only get 5 or 6 horse from removing the a/c but it will make your motor a lot more open (wont look as cluttered) you can remove the canister by the firewall,and everything that has to do with the a/c except for the core in the heater plenum(it wouldnt be worth removing that) you are going to have to get a new belt too, you will need a shorter one,if i remember correctly. good luck

04-27-2002, 07:12 PM	#7
fubar89lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palm Bay,FL Posts: 24	the canistor you guys keep referring to is known as the accumulator or reciever/drier.FYI __________________ Best E/T-13.2 Best MPH-108 Mods-Full exhaust,U/D pulleys,73mm mass air,70 mm M/A,Cobra intake,Crane 1.7 R/R,E303 Cam,3.55 gear,125HP Nitrous Works.

04-27-2002, 08:50 PM	#8
fast88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockingham,N.C. Posts: 80	a/c elimination! I used the motorsport kit when I got rid of mine it moves the p/s pump up to where the a/c compressor was and looks stock.You can get this kit through Holcomb Motorsports for $41 and aLL YOU WILL NEED IS A 84" BELT!Any ?'s just e-mail. __________________ 88 Notchback orig. 4 cylinder car with a efi v8 swap from a wrecked 89 5.0 hatch,edelbrock performer rpm's 190/160,typhoon intake,comp cams 1.6 rockers,65mm tb and spacer,pa performance c4 w/ 3000 stall,3.73's auburn pro, 31 spline mosers,mac off road h-pipe,1 5/8 shorties ,and 2 1/2 pro dumps,kirban fpr,190 lph walbrp. SOON TO BE BLOWN!

04-27-2002, 09:57 PM	#9
bobtodd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: WI, U.S Posts: 255	Thanks for all the input guys. I think I am leaning more towards the ASP kit. It just bolts right into the A/C braket that is already there. No removal of the power steering(motorsport) or belt tensioner(MARCH). Still curious about the freon and if it's good to come in contact with?? I am guessing there isnt any left since I am getting no cold air. How much does it cost to go to the shop and do it the environmentaly safe way? Thaks again for the help! __________________ 91 LX - 10.5:1 pistons, ported 289 heads, Ultradyne 588 cam, Cobra upper/lower, MSD, JBA long tube headers, Flowmaster, Richmond 4:10, roll cage, monster tach...FUN!! 95 SHO - K&N filter

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