A/C delete pulleys

[Swans.2000.3500]

Recently did this to mine. A/C compressor is junk, but I don't want to completely remove the A/C system incase I want to redo it down the road. Took the compressor off, threw a delete pulley in there, and capped the lines.

Could you tell any difference in performance or any benefits at all?

 

[jrp12357]

I have one on my truck an no difference at all.


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[Horns]

Could you tell any difference in performance or any benefits at all?

No. Just that one thing isn't going to make a difference in the way it feels. Honestly, You need around a 10-20HP change to actually feel it when you drive.

 

[great white]

Could you tell any difference in performance or any benefits at all?

There is no difference between running a compressor or running the "delete pulley".

As already mentioned, when the AC is "off" or non functional the compressor pully freewheels on it's bearings.

The "delete pulley" is the same thing; a pulley freewheeling on it's bearings.

The only reason the pulley remains in the system on non ac trucks is so the belt doesn't flap excessively and to maintain proper belt to pulley contact surfaces.

About the only performance gain you will see by removing the AC compressor is dropping roughly 5-10 lbs.

That is insignificant when talking about a street driven vehicle....

 

[Gatorboy]

Could you tell any difference in performance or any benefits at all?

All these tuner guys that remove their AC trying to achieve more HP are somewhat crazy. It doesn't make enough of a differance to make yourself miserable during the summertime.

 

[Old Goat Ninja]

AC delete works on 4 bangers, but that's about it. And when I say works, I mean it's a noticeable change. My DD is a 4 banger and I'll turn off the AC before the light turns green haha. Not that I'm racing, but you can feel the difference.

As far as deleting, if it's dead, I'd delete it. The little defroster setting tries to use the AC a little. I had an old car that AC was going out on. It would clickity click like crazy. So I just didn't use it. But then when winter came, I'd turn on defroster, and clickity clack came back. That's when I learned defroster uses AC even if it's set to hot or warm.