JM Performance

Whats your guys take on removing my A/C?

First of all I never (once or twice in the summer) use it. The benefits are:
Weight savings? 50lbs or so? it'll help compensate for the near 100 I'm adding w/ the turbo.
Increased cooling....no compressor blocking my radiator. (main reason)
Increased power? Although I'm pretty sure that its extremely minimal.

how long does it take? Also, isn't there some shroud I need to buy to keep my vents working? so....is it worth it?

rtype11

all you need to buy is the "tunnel" from a non A/c equipped Integra, it goes under the dash between the heater and blower, you will be removing your evaporator. Then you need a big oval grommet plug to cover the hole in the firewalll right behind the battery. If you do not plan on reselling any of the AC stuff, it will only take a couple hours to remove - cutting all lines make em come out faster.
Just go to a shop that can drain your system before you begin. you get a lot more air to the rad as the condensor will be removed. remember to either remove the fan on the driver side or hook it up to same relay as rad fan.

Canuk_SiR

I took out my AC this past summer. It took about 2 hrs, but that was mostly spent trying to free those bolts that hold the AC bracket to the block. The total weight savings is probably about 60 lbs. I don't know about a shroud or anything for the vents. I didn't remove the part that's between the firewall. I just disconnected the 2 hard lines that connect to the firewall, and used some duct tape to plug it up You don't really get a power improvement, because the compressor doesen't use any power when it's not on.

I have heard from someone that their cooling fan stopped working when they removed their AC system. I haven't had a problem like this, but I only removed the AC hardware, and left the fuses and electronic stuff like the connectors. I don't know exactly if the AC system is tied in with the cooling system, but just keep this in mind

b18b98

if you don't use the A/C..and if your girl won't mind...just take the sucker out..i did

SpeedMonkeyRacing

screw that..AC all the way (especially when you live in jersey). I sure don't want to sit in the traffic dying cuz of no ac

Jeff-

dbman96

I want to know what turbo is adding 100 lbs to your car!

Rob03Pro5

I think he means his "kit." You know, intercooler, manifold, downpipe, wastegate, BOV, intercooler piping, etc. I'm sure that'll add up.. but not to 100lbs. He's just exaggerating to be funny. Dont take it literally.

bigTom

u guys need to try a differant a/c system... and it weighs nothing! 2WD60!

ill be back with more info

quick108

A/C **** only weighs 29lbs, however, I didn't take the lines or anything in the COCKpit out.

-JP

JM Performance

Well my package from F-max weighed 88 pounds.

rtype11

He is running twin super thumper turbos with godzilla blow off and lead manifold.

Damon B.

my package for my drag 3 weighed 60 pounds, and most of it was all that damn styrofoam (spell?)

Doodoo

Thats the best way to roll!! I do all year long in here in Houston!!

AshlandSi

I can't believe people actually take their A/C out. Dumbest trend ever. Kiss your resellability goodbye.

My Si actually came without A/C (one of the only ones that didn't have it), so I added it. I'll never own a car without it.

bigTom

per request...

2WD60= 2 Windows Down at 60mph

HXMan

True, but who is going to want to buy a 97 Hx with an engine swap and drag III kit anyway? Probably only a kid, and a kid won't really be too worried about not having AC. I wouldn't build up a civic if I was worried about a cars resale value.

JM Performance

If I did it I'd save the parts to reinstall later. I don't plan on selling my car all modded out anyway.

JimmieD

You jackass!!! LOL i have used that system for years!!!!!! i hardly use my factory installed A/C