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Bypass Air-Con.. Good idea??

Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by Bungle, Oct 21, 2008.

  1. Bungle

    Bungle Bungle

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    Whats the cons to removing the aircon in my VP? Is it as easy as whacking in a smaller belt? and if so which belt to use?
    If anyone has tried this, let me know how things are going..

    Cheers..
     
  2. Pub247

    Pub247 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah easy as a new belt just ask for one without aircon. Benefits arent much unless you remove the whole system and youll save about 25kgs of weight
     
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    sv5g New Member

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    The only con is that you won't have any cool air coming in through the vents!! Won't hurt anything, I did it on the VP I used to have as a temporary fix until I could afford to fix the A/C compressor bearing.:thumbsup:
     
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    Also any suggestions on what i could use to space out the p/s ?
     
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    The Aircon cuts out at full throttle anyway so there's no gain at full throttle with just the small belt it doesn't take much/any power to spin it when it's not engaged. But if you remove the whole lot the weight gain is worthwhile
     
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    hehe i think you mean weight loss foamy.
     
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    why dont u make a switch for the compressor to spin like a rocket? so ur car turns into one.. lol jokez :p, i removed mine n it still blows out cold air? is that normal..
     
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    levymetal TURN MY HEADPHONES UP

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    should be whatever temp it is outside on coldest setting
     
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    unless the little white plastic lever isn't hitting the shutoff switch on full cold... like mine... then you're left with a metal pipe right near your left foot that's constantly at 98deg or so.. :(
     

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