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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Worth removing ac?

I just bought a project 91 Camaro, and let's face it it needs work. I only plan on driving this car during the summer months, and since it has t tops, I'm thinking of selling the air conditioning components for some money towards the engine, sheet metal and paint needed. I'm not sure how much I could get for the entire system, or if there is even a demand. Hell, I don't know if the system works. But assuming it's in working condition, any idea what the parts are worth? I'm not trying to sell anything in this thread, just trying to find out if this would be worth it, and howmuch money I could potentially raise for my project. Also, are these parts compatible with any other gm vehicles? Thanks a ton

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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Haha damn so I guess it'd be more worth it for freeing up some power than making money. Unless you still want to throw down that 500 yen!! Haha, thanks for the response
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Keep the A/C, you'll be glad you have it when your stuck in traffic on a hot day.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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The AC doesnt use up any power unless its actually turned on. You get the same results from just turning the switch off, as you do from removing it.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Re: Worth removing ac?

Originally Posted by bradley23150
The AC doesnt use up any power unless its actually turned on. You get the same results from just turning the switch off, as you do from removing it.
Yea, I don't know what planet I was on but I wasnt thinking about compressor clutches at the time haha. Well, I better hope that the ac works then! If not, I'm not going to bother fixing it. Thanks for the input guys
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Yea, I don't know what planet I was on but I wasnt thinking about compressor clutches at the time haha. Well, I better hope that the ac works then! If not, I'm not going to bother fixing it. Thanks for the input guys
Well if it doesn't work, and you truly don't want or need to fix it, it really does wonders in de-cluttering your engine bay when removed.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Good call Bradley. I bet itll look great. But the lines, compressor and condenser look to be in good shape, so maybe there's a chance
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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i had a/c for a bit im not going to lie it was great but i only kept it cause it worked but then it needed a little money here a little money there i was like the hell with it i would rather spend the money on other parts so i took it out and ever since then i didnt look back and i was living in Las Vegas yea talk about some hot days the engine bay looks great without it though
i removed all and found a a/c delete heater box and a a/c delete pulley
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Thanks for the input rockyd. definitely looks cleaner in the engine bay, and I like that. Next time I fire that thing up I'll have to see if it blows cold. If not it's going in the trash with my tbi setup haha
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