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AC Delete on TBI?

Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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AC Delete on TBI?

Hi guys,
I've tried searching for an ac delete thread but everything seems to be about tpi cars. My ac doesn't work, I've got t-tops, it doesn't get too hot here, so I might as well get rid of it and free up a pony or two. But I can't seem to find a delete pulley for tbi. The one Hawks has says it's for TPI cars. I'm assuming this is because you couldn't delete ac on TBI from the factory. So am I stuck with it?
Thanks guys
Alex
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Re: AC Delete on TBI?

If the compressor hasn't locked on, seized up, etc - it's pretty much just a pulley on it's own!

There's no real parasitic draw from it just sitting there.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Re: AC Delete on TBI?

The one for TPI will fit. You can find them cheap on ebay.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Transmission: 700r4, 700r4w/vette servos
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Open, 3.42 Open
Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Thanks for the info, it's making a lot of noise and seems to be on it's way out. Plus I'd like a cleaner engine bay, even if I have to rewire the cooling fan circuit. Thanks again
Alex
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Just did a TBI a/c delete on my car. Check it out. If you have any questions for me feel free to ask.

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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Car: 90 Formula WS6, 86 Sport Coupe
Engine: 305 TBI, 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4w/vette servos
Axle/Gears: 2.73 Open, 3.42 Open
Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Looking good

What did you need to finish it? I plan on buying the delete pulley, heater core, box and blower, ac delete dash, controls, and cables, and wiring harness. Am I missing anything?
Thanks
Alex
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Originally Posted by CBR1000RR
The one for TPI will fit. You can find them cheap on ebay.
I did it on my old 92 RS.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Originally Posted by novafirebirdguy
Looking good

What did you need to finish it? I plan on buying the delete pulley, heater core, box and blower, ac delete dash, controls, and cables, and wiring harness. Am I missing anything?
Thanks
Alex
The bare minimum that you need, which is what I did, is the ac delete pulley and the heater box. The heater core, dash, controls, cables, and wiring harness can all stay.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Axle/Gears: 2.73 Open, 3.42 Open
Re: AC Delete on TBI?

Sweet, thanks!
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