removing AC (?)
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From: Portland, OR
Car: '86 Z28
Engine: LB9 (305 TPI)
Transmission: 700R4 w/kit
removing AC (?)
Ok, i'm not sure if this is the board to ask this on, so if not, feel free to move it.
I was wondering how much removing the AC actually helps performance... not sure if it will make a difference, but car is in sig.
I was wondering how much removing the AC actually helps performance... not sure if it will make a difference, but car is in sig.
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From: Flowery Branch, GA
Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 1 BA 305 TPI
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4 - 2800 Stall Midwest
Axle/Gears: 3.42
It won't help performance any but it will make it a lot easier to work on the car. Removing the AC compressor may give you a couple of HP because you will have one less pulley to turn. You will gain a little on weight reduction but not enough to notice. At the track a good rule of thumb is .1 for every 100 lbs. If your AC isn't working and you can live without it, remove it. It will make installing headers easier. 
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