I have an 89 305 TBI, and the freon has of course completely leaked out. However it is
a t-top, so instead of upgrading to the newer
AC stuff, I want to just pull the AC entirely, so I can save myself from parasitic power loss. However, I am not a genius mechanic. (I'm working on it). What would be invovled in removing the AC from my engine? Do I just remove the belt, unscrew the huge pump, and install a shorter belt? Up until now the largest thing I've done on my own is replace the thermostat and install a faster chip, so if you decide to help me out, please keep it simple.

Thanx,
Henry

 

Yeah, just pull all of the stuff out. You can loose a good deal of weight too by taking out all of the stuff, not just the compressor. Most autoparts stores sell belts for cars w/o AC, just go down there and buy one, it shouldn't be too hard to install.

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission
Borg Warner 7.75" 9 Bolt Rear End with 2.77:1 Gears.

Current Mods: LT4 HOT Cam, Comp Cams 1.52:1 Roller Rocker Arms, Accel High Flow TPI Baseplate, Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Catco 3" High-Flow Catalytic Converter, Hooker 3" Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Transgo Shift Kit, Performance Resource Chip, Accel Ignition, K&N Filters, Jet TPI Air Foil, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET: 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

 

im not sure about the serpentine system...but for starters i assume that it is very likely you will need a different length belt with the A/C gone...unless you get some sort of AC delete pully...second on the vbelt systems the power steering pump is partially dependant on the ac bracket for support, and so when i did what you are doing i need an ac delete bracket...just a few thoughts

 

You WILL need the A/C delete pulley if you have a 89. Check Jim Pace, thats where I got mine.

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Convertible, L98, Mini-ram, ZZ9 cam, Comp Cams 1.6/1.52 steel roller rockers, Trick Flow 23* heads, K&N's with chopped airboxes, March underdive pulleys, Edelbrock ceramic coated TES, Flowmaster cat-back exhaust, Dynomax high flow converter, Accel 300+ box & coil, Taylor 409 wires, Fastchips custom chip, MAC sub frame connecters, Lakewood LCA & Adj. Panhard rod, SLP 2500 stall, 3.42 rear gears, 1LE aluminum driveshaft, white face gagues, and NOS!