i got a 89 305 camaro and i was woundering if i take off my a/c how much it would help me out because i want to do evey thing i can to help my littel 305

 

Not a whole lot, the compressor weighs maybe 5 lbs, if you remove the condensor you'll free up a lot of airflow to the radiator, which would help keep the car slightly cooler.

As long as the air isn't on then it isn't exactly hurting your performance. Without engaging the magnetic a/c clutch the pulley is on bearings and freewheels with ease. Every little bit helps, but thats kinda like blowing against a hurricane.

 

k thanks

 

If your A/C works properly, I personally wouldn't touch it. The gains you may net are outweighed by that "creature comfort", In my opinion.

 

I pulled my functioning A/C a few years ago. Like stated, no real gain. Been missin that A/C on these 100+ summer days.

 

well i live in Texas and it gets pritty hot but i steal think im going to take it off becase it just takes up so much room under the hood

 

what about talking my smog pump off will that help me out any

 

If you don't have visual emmisons in your area, I don't see any real consequenses.

If you try to sell it one day, the lack of stuff may cause a problem.

 

well i can get the hook up on inspection stickers so i dont care about emmisions so would taking off my smog pump help me out any???

 

I would like to delete my a/c along with my smog pump but I can't figure out how to keep the tensioner or even how I would route the belt any help?

 

u can buy a a/c delete on ebay so u wouldent even have to do any thing with the belt

 

thanks, is it just another pulley?

 

Trust me, you will regret removing the a/c. In case you didn't notice it is HOT outside. Hopefully I will be moving north soon, and I will STILL have a/c!

 

I don't drive it all that much seeings how saying it gets 12 miles a gallon is generous. Besides, I've cut, burned, and pinched myself too many times because of lack of room. If you roll down the windows and haul a** it cools right off inside.

 

Not in Texas. I've had 2 cars with no a/c, man that sucked. I'm temporarily in Georgia and my a/c is a little weak in the Firebird so it still kinda sucks.