Does anyone know the exact weight savings from removing all of the a/c components (compressor, radiator, condenser, etc)?

 

i would say no more than like 40-50 lbs

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DvD3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say no more than like 40-50 lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would say more but I forgot how much since someone told me last and I couldn't find anything in the Archives to tell us exactly how much so I refrained from posting a guess like you did.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1GreyTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I would say more but I forgot how much since someone told me last and I couldn't find anything in the Archives to tell us exactly how much so I refrained from posting a guess like you did.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, I couldn't find anything in the archives either. Just a bunch of "why are you pulling it out for?"

40-50lbs is way more then I expected, I would still be a happy man with 10-15lbs of weight savings. If anyone else has the exact weights, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advanced.

 

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Yeah, I couldn't find anything in the archives either. Just a bunch of "why are you pulling it out for?"</TD></TR></TABLE>

There were several "weight reduction" posts that listed everything removed and total weight loss but nothing that weighed or listed it specifically.

 

mine didnt come with it. so i dont really know lol.

 

The compressor is the only really heavy part of the system, so I think 40lbs is about max you save when removing it. I did it on my ITR earlier this summer and was a little surprised how little the rest of the system weighs, but it's mostly alu. pipes and small stuff.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Pondus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The compressor is the only really heavy part of the system, so I think 40lbs is about max you save when removing it. I did it on my ITR earlier this summer and was a little surprised how little the rest of the system weighs, but it's mostly alu. pipes and small stuff.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i thought it wouldve weighed more, just took mine off of my ls yesterday. id prolly say about 40 lbs. ill see if i can get it weighed soon and ill post what it weighed. most of the **** was pretty lite except for the compressor.

 

are ya'll pulling the stuff out from under the dash as well? that stuff is pretty heavy.


if i remember correctly from when i worked at acura the AC kit for the 97-98 ITRs shipping weight was 65lbs.

 

According to Edmunds, a 98 ITR weighs 2577lbs and a 2001 ITR weighs 2639lbs. A/C was a dealer installed option in 97/98 and standard in 00/01. That is really the only difference (weight wise). If that is the case, A/C weighs 62lbs.

 

I'm hoping to pull mine off this weekend...I'll weigh when shipped.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SecretAgent &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are ya'll pulling the stuff out from under the dash as well? that stuff is pretty heavy.


if i remember correctly from when i worked at acura the AC kit for the 97-98 ITRs shipping weight was 65lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yup, replaced the heater duct part under the dash as well as all the stuff under the hood. Even replaced the AC **** on the console.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DvD3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would say no more than like 40-50 lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>^^^^^^^^^^what he said. But it's waaaaaaaay 2 hot in Alabama to go w/out it!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">According to Edmunds, a 98 ITR weighs 2577lbs and a 2001 ITR weighs 2639lbs. A/C was a dealer installed option in 97/98 and standard in 00/01. That is really the only difference (weight wise). If that is the case, A/C weighs 62lbs.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How about the rear window wiper and cruise control, they both add a bit of weight.

 

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Yup, replaced the heater duct part under the dash as well as all the stuff under the hood. Even replaced the AC **** on the console.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea i took of my ac and ps. i took the button off to save .0001lb but its all good. and i cut the top and bottom part of my steering whell so know it looks like the ones on a plan. ill post pics soon

 

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yea i took of my ac and ps. i took the button off to save .0001lb but its all good. and i cut the top and bottom part of my steering whell so know it looks like the ones on a plan. ill post pics soon</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do you mean plane? That's K.I.T.T. style...Knight Rider

 

Haha damn it looks like it takes off nice, maybe I should get one of those wheels for the R!

 

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How about the rear window wiper and cruise control, they both add a bit of weight.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No ITR's had cruise. 97 was the only year that didn't have a rear wiper. That's why I chose a 98, it's the exact same as an 00/01 except for the standard a/c. I know the cams were different, but that would not affect weight.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bradstard &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know the cams were different, but that would not affect weight.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Maybe a few grams.

 

i pulled the a/c out this summer and boy do i regret it. its a good luxury to have trust me. i got stuck in traffic for three hours one time on the hottest day of the year. i will never 4get that day

 

i remember reading that the a/c and powersteering weight 130 lbs together.

 

well looks like this thread went to crap. But thanks for whoever was attempting to help. I ended up pulling out everything today. I think it came out equivalent to my Autopower rollbar (45lbs). I haven't actually weighed it, just too damn lazy. Even better, when I was working on the car, I heard this waterfall sound and I turn around to see that the water main broke up the street. So much for a nice cool shower .

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ithrowpoop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i remember reading that the a/c and powersteering weight 130 lbs together.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You must have been drunk when reading...

We removed my AC system last night, but reinstalled the blower box under the dash so I still have a functioning blower/heater system. In addtion, we left the a/c fan in the engine bay & wired it to the radiator fan for extra cooling.

**The torque mount that held the a/c compressor is still being used until I can get an aluminum replacement = unknown weight, but guestimate would be around ~12-15lbs of steel**

Everything else from the system = 35lbs.

Hope this helps.

 

good info

 

Sport Compact Car wrote a weight saving article on their '99 Si. If I remember correctly? All the A/C components weighed in at ~27lbs.