[Z06] Need info about A/C delet
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Cruising
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From: K-town
Need info about A/C delet
Im pretty sure that one of my idler pullys of my ac unit is squeeking really bad. At first it was only when it was cold but now its even after going 271k on the autobahon. I have left her in the garage all winter only starting her every week or so. Has anyone elses pullys gone bad. I also was wondering if they had some kind of kit where you could just delet that hole ac system and remove that belt. Would me removing that belt afect the motor in any way? I did some limited research it but ran outta time. If anyone has some info it would be much appreciated.
Racer
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From: Datil NM
He asked for info- not your perception of what he can afford or a zo6 owner should be able to afford. Truth is, as time goes on, the car is not as exclusive as it once was due to resale value. I'm curious myself. Would the computer throw codes if it were removed?
Racer
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From: Datil NM
your answer to a technical question is "you should be able to afford it" is poor form on your part. The question was technical and you answered him with an "honest" judgment.
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The a/c system is not only for cooling yourself in the summer time. The car will automatically blend cool, dry air with the heat to keep the windows and interior dehumidified in cooler weather. One of the major benefits is not having all your windows fog up and not getting a damp, clammy feeling in your interior. The slight performance difference from removing the a/c system is greatly outweighed by not sweating in the car on a extremely hot day.
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Cruising
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From: K-town
Well I was pretty rough on her yesterday after I removed the belt and the pulleys and nothing changed at all. I ordered the parts but in the mean time i took all the bad stuff off. I plan on putting it all back on. If anything changes i will be sure to let yall know. Thing is i never really use my AC. Im from TEXAS but living in germany right now so i will prob need it when i get back. Thanks for all the info
Drifting
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From: Jacksonville FL
Nate, I just replied to your PM and then saw this. You might look in the autocross section as the are more people intrested in saving weight there. Being from TX, you may want to hang on to the AC though.
Racer
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From: Datil NM
The a/c system is not only for cooling yourself in the summer time. The car will automatically blend cool, dry air with the heat to keep the windows and interior dehumidified in cooler weather. One of the major benefits is not having all your windows fog up and not getting a damp, clammy feeling in your interior. The slight performance difference from removing the a/c system is greatly outweighed by not sweating in the car on a extremely hot day.
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Cruising
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From: K-town
I agree. I would never remove mine unless I was making an all out track car. My days of riding around in a car with no ac is long past. The ac comes on and off automatically in the climate controlled cars. In an earlier post I asked if it would throw codes if removed, because it seems every system is monitored by the computer.