To AC or not to AC...that is the question........
08-17-2002, 02:50 PM
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To AC or not to AC...that is the question........
Ok, I really can't decide if I want to pull the AC out while the motor is out or leave it in. I don't think I care either way. It never really gets hotter than 95 in the middle of summer here. My only concern as stated before is the windows fogging up.
Should I pull it or leave it? I know the weight savings is only like 40lbs. But on the other hand it's also front end weight.
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....
Should I pull it or leave it? I know the weight savings is only like 40lbs. But on the other hand it's also front end weight.
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....
08-17-2002, 03:00 PM
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Jason,
Forty pounds of the front end is a bunch to me. Which is more important, performance or luxury?
You might want to look into how the factory dealt with the fogging problem on AC-delete cars.
Now is the time to dump the power steering and brakes too, and who needs a heater?
Good Luck,
Daren
Forty pounds of the front end is a bunch to me. Which is more important, performance or luxury?
You might want to look into how the factory dealt with the fogging problem on AC-delete cars.
Now is the time to dump the power steering and brakes too, and who needs a heater?
Good Luck,
Daren
08-17-2002, 10:25 PM
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I really don't want to lose the power steering or Heater. 
I have to have some way to get fog off the windows if it starts to form. I may pull the AC out though. I'm gonna have to make my desision tomorrow before I put the motor in. I guess I could do it later, but would be A LOT easier now.
Jason
I have to have some way to get fog off the windows if it starts to form. I may pull the AC out though. I'm gonna have to make my desision tomorrow before I put the motor in. I guess I could do it later, but would be A LOT easier now.Jason
08-17-2002, 11:23 PM
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DUDE! When i hit the return lane NOTHING beats Whiping off my helmet opening my fire jacket and turning on the A/C. 
You Know what is better? The guy Sweating his AZZ off in the car behind me picking up a losing time slip
I Ain't giving it up for NO ONE!
3,800Lbs and 11s. Working on 3,700 and LOW 10s
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You Know what is better? The guy Sweating his AZZ off in the car behind me picking up a losing time slip
I Ain't giving it up for NO ONE!
3,800Lbs and 11s. Working on 3,700 and LOW 10s
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08-18-2002, 12:42 AM
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i got rid of my AC a couple years ago, no problem with the windshield fogging up, it still clears up just fine with the dash vent. i dont miss my AC any. all 5 cars ive owned so far either had AC that wasnt working and i didnt bother to charge, or had the AC pulled out of it by me. my work truck doesnt have it either. heat just doesnt really bother me 
at the time that i pulled my AC i did it cause i was pissed about it always being in the way when working on the car, i didnt even care about the weight back then
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at the time that i pulled my AC i did it cause i was pissed about it always being in the way when working on the car, i didnt even care about the weight back then
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08-18-2002, 02:54 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by OneFlyn95z28:
You Know what is better? The guy Sweating his AZZ off in the car behind me picking up a losing time slip
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You Know what is better? The guy Sweating his AZZ off in the car behind me picking up a losing time slip
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I'll be back in the pits having my Evian water before you get to the Ticket shack. 
Kurtis "!AC !PS !PB !ABS" Tamez
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08-18-2002, 10:53 PM
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You know KT...Never mind, it is to easy
Lets Just say Yes the trip back from the FINSH line is a little longer
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Lets Just say Yes the trip back from the FINSH line is a little longer
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08-19-2002, 10:21 AM
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A/C is for tow-vehicles.
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08-19-2002, 02:24 PM
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Anybody got the GM part number for the AC delete bracket/pulley for a 4th gen lt1 (93)?
The draglites have been mounted, my glass hood is on the way, and the diet goes on.
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The draglites have been mounted, my glass hood is on the way, and the diet goes on.
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If I'm playin, I'm sprayin
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08-19-2002, 04:41 PM
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ok... IT's GONE.... For those that want to know. It's 30lbs!
That's 30lbs for the Condensor, Compressor, All Lines and hoses.
It's a little less than what I thought it would be but oh well. It's still 30lbs off the front end!
Later,
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....
That's 30lbs for the Condensor, Compressor, All Lines and hoses.
It's a little less than what I thought it would be but oh well.
It's still 30lbs off the front end!Later,
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....
08-19-2002, 08:05 PM
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Hey speed, the part # is Part # 10115875... I posted about the same thing in the lounge. I called miamimotorsports.com and got it for $52 shipped to my door. I think i could have gotten it a little cheaper but I wanted to get itby this weekend!
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....
Jason
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Plates: "Stock 95"
1995 Firebird Formula
O'ring/4bolt 383, GTP Race Ported AFR 210s, Yank TH400, Yank 3800 Stall, Trans Break, Moser 12 Bolt w/ 3.73s, and the usual stuff like Hooker Long Tubes, Holley 58mm TB, Sphon Torque Arm, etc....