Deleting air conditioner pump from 92 mtx

[shocar]

What is the best way to get rid of the air conditioner unit. I want the weight off and horse power gain for track use .. I've seen pulleys on ebay but is there a better way of doing it?

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

Either, gut the compressor and run a shorter belt, or...


Remove the compressor completely, and run a shorter belt.

You will have to fabricate a plate to bolt in place of the compressor though, as it is an integral part to the front motor mount.

 

[lowc]

i was also looking into those pullies and have heard nothin but bad things. one of these days i plan on just making a plate to replace the compresor as stated above for suport of the mounting bracket

 

[LOUDSHO92]

You wont gain any horse power for removing it as it doesn't rob horse power when off. So it will only be for weight loss.

You need to gut the compressor as it is a structural member.

 

[SuperHO]

i gutted mine and the thing weighs less than my water pump now. i'm running belt size 420K6 with the tensioner pushing down on the belt.