robbed power?

StripedStangLX · 04-29-2002, 08:09 AM

How much rear wheel horsepower will I gain by deleting the smog pump and air conditioning with a short belt?

Dark_5.0 · 04-29-2002, 08:41 AM

You will not gain any noticeable HP by deleting the A/C and smog pump....The advantage of removing them is getting that weight off of the front of your car so that the weight transfers to the rear tires better.

At most maybe 1-2 HP for removing the smog pump, the A/C does not rob HP unlesss it is on.....If you deleted your power steering you would have a seat of the pants difference if you are willing to take it that far.

Later,

Mr 5 0 · 04-29-2002, 01:23 PM

The A/C, complete, weighs around 50 pounds. The smog pump weighs 7 pounds.

Hardly worth the trouble and you'll need a new serpentine belt , too. Your call, of course.

04-29-2002, 08:09 AM	#1
StripedStangLX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kintnersville, PA USA Posts: 38	robbed power? How much rear wheel horsepower will I gain by deleting the smog pump and air conditioning with a short belt? __________________ 91 LX: Green/white stripes, TFS heads, intake, cam, and 1.7 rockers. BBK longtubes, off-road h-pipe w/ flowmasters.

04-29-2002, 08:41 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	You will not gain any noticeable HP by deleting the A/C and smog pump....The advantage of removing them is getting that weight off of the front of your car so that the weight transfers to the rear tires better. At most maybe 1-2 HP for removing the smog pump, the A/C does not rob HP unlesss it is on.....If you deleted your power steering you would have a seat of the pants difference if you are willing to take it that far. Later, __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

04-29-2002, 01:23 PM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Diet tips The A/C, complete, weighs around 50 pounds. The smog pump weighs 7 pounds. Hardly worth the trouble and you'll need a new serpentine belt , too. Your call, of course.

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