Eliminating the A/C compressor?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
Eliminating the A/C compressor?
I'm removing the A/C from my '88 and I can't find an A/C eliminator bracket anywhere. Anyone know where I can order one?
Thanks,
Brian
VTVette
Thanks,
Brian
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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The F model bracket will not work on an 88. Search for a thread under my sig marked "AC delte- Need Help". It is complete with pictures and part numbers and will give you all the info you need to delete the AC. I did this on my 383 track car and turn over 6000 Rpms on occasion without any problems.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the info guys - WNDOPDLR I'll search for your thread.
A/C is long dead and I always have the roof off in the summer. No reason to go out and buy an expensive compressor I won't ever use.
Brian
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A/C is long dead and I always have the roof off in the summer. No reason to go out and buy an expensive compressor I won't ever use.
Brian
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From: Marcellus New York
Originally Posted by WNDOPDLR
The F model bracket will not work on an 88. Search for a thread under my sig marked "AC delte- Need Help". It is complete with pictures and part numbers and will give you all the info you need to delete the AC. I did this on my 383 track car and turn over 6000 Rpms on occasion without any problems.
My question, and I never saw it answered there, was about using a tensioner for the belt. Are you using one?
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Big_John
Its funny you say that, I was just reading that thread. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...lp&forum_id=48
My question, and I never saw it answered there, was about using a tensioner for the belt. Are you using one?
My question, and I never saw it answered there, was about using a tensioner for the belt. Are you using one?
Are you using a tensioner?
Brian
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WNDOPDLR,
r there any pics of your bypass?
do u have a p/n or the size of belt needed for this?
do u have the smog pump bypass as well?
I do but it has been on so long, i cannot remember if it made any difference on my belt size or not....
Thanks
r there any pics of your bypass?
do u have a p/n or the size of belt needed for this?
do u have the smog pump bypass as well?
I do but it has been on so long, i cannot remember if it made any difference on my belt size or not....
Thanks
Instructor
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From: Marcellus New York
Originally Posted by VtVette
I wonder if you can bypass both A/C and smog pump with a shorter belt?
If my engine wasn't in pieces in my shop I'd look into it.
Brian
VTvette
If my engine wasn't in pieces in my shop I'd look into it.
Brian
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Le Mans Master
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On my set-up, I use an alternator bracket with a slot instead of a hole. That is where I basically tension the belt. I remembered all the old 70's camaros and chevelles etc etc with this way to tension a belt, so I copied it. Works great/fine.
Burning Brakes
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From: Stanfield NC
Originally Posted by QUICK 35TH
WNDOPDLR,
r there any pics of your bypass?
do u have a p/n or the size of belt needed for this?
do u have the smog pump bypass as well?
I do but it has been on so long, i cannot remember if it made any difference on my belt size or not....
Thanks
r there any pics of your bypass?
do u have a p/n or the size of belt needed for this?
do u have the smog pump bypass as well?
I do but it has been on so long, i cannot remember if it made any difference on my belt size or not....
Thanks
Drifting
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From: 2003 Points Champ Great Lakes Corvette Challenge; 2006/2007 Winner MSD True Street
I posted on this several times over the past few years.
You have an 88 right?
Just get an air pump elim from breathless, mine is polished looks nice.
Next, get rid of the A/C . you do not need a pulley or an elim kit.
Take your serp belt and cut it. Run it through the tensioner BACKWARD, ribbed side down. Measure the new length, go to a parts store and order new belt. Done. I ordered a ribbed pulley wheel just for over kill but you don't need it.
The tensioner does not care which way it spins. I have run my car well over 6000 rpm at times, no issue.
Matt383
You have an 88 right?
Just get an air pump elim from breathless, mine is polished looks nice.
Next, get rid of the A/C . you do not need a pulley or an elim kit.
Take your serp belt and cut it. Run it through the tensioner BACKWARD, ribbed side down. Measure the new length, go to a parts store and order new belt. Done. I ordered a ribbed pulley wheel just for over kill but you don't need it.
The tensioner does not care which way it spins. I have run my car well over 6000 rpm at times, no issue.
Matt383