A/C Delete Mod
#1
A/C Delete Mod
So, a while back I accidentally poked a hole in my A/C condenser. Whoops. Oh well, I never use it anyway. And I needed a new serpentine belt... Hang on a second, lets try an A/C delete!
Ok, so super simple. It took about 8 belts worth of trial and error slowly working our way down the sizes, but I finally got the right one to bypass the A/C and that now extra unnecessary pulley. I got a Duralast 700K7 which is CONSIDERABLY shorter than stock. It fits perfectly. I don't know if I will see any difference in gas mileage, I finished this literally 30 minutes ago. I'll update after a couple of tanks and we'll see one way or the other.
EDIT: looks like I never updated. Whoops. Anyway, results are in. As far as I remember there was no measurable difference in MPGs.
Ok, so super simple. It took about 8 belts worth of trial and error slowly working our way down the sizes, but I finally got the right one to bypass the A/C and that now extra unnecessary pulley. I got a Duralast 700K7 which is CONSIDERABLY shorter than stock. It fits perfectly. I don't know if I will see any difference in gas mileage, I finished this literally 30 minutes ago. I'll update after a couple of tanks and we'll see one way or the other.
EDIT: looks like I never updated. Whoops. Anyway, results are in. As far as I remember there was no measurable difference in MPGs.
Last edited by Alex_M; 09-13-2017 at 05:05 PM.
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OverRover (10-09-2015)
#4
Ah, forgot to say. This is without ACE. Just looking at the diagrams, I'd almost say that you could use the standard without ACE length and remove the pulley that doesn't do anything much. I did a diagram, I'd try re-routing following where I've drawn blue. Even if it's not the right length (should be really close), it will give you a good point to start at and work your way where you need to be for it to work.
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Last edited by Alex_M; 10-08-2015 at 04:30 PM.
#9
Hello, I'm about to replace my belt and my AC and condenser fans are both done so.....why the hell not?!
I wanted to double check the part# and make sure it actually fits properly. Also Any idea what vehicle that belt is for? Just in case I can't find that brand and reference the part #. Thanks for your help.
I wanted to double check the part# and make sure it actually fits properly. Also Any idea what vehicle that belt is for? Just in case I can't find that brand and reference the part #. Thanks for your help.