[RESOLVED] Has anyone done A/C & P/S delete?

[oldman420]

I am in the midst of getting rid of my power steering and putting in a 1.8 laser manual steering rack. I also have a punishment racing FMIC and have got rid of my A/C. Has anyone else done both these things and if so what was required?

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[Gamble97]

Lots of people have done this. Pull out your a/c stuff, discharge your a/c the proper way. Swap steering racks and be done.

 

[oldman420]

I'm talking about belts and pullys, do i need to put an idler where the P/S pully was? how long of a belt do i use?

 

[JusMX141]

I'm talking about belts and pullys, do i need to put an idler where the P/S pully was? how long of a belt do i use?

Remove the pulleys from the water pump using the (4) mounting bolts, discard the rear (V-groove) pulley, and reinstall the larger front 4-groove serpentine pulley by itself.

You'll only have one belt- it will be the 39" 4-groove serpentine (Dayco part number 5040390) and it will run from the crank drive the water pump and alternator.

 

[rstchris]

This was done on my car before I got it and they just filled the rack, cut the lines and brazed them shut. It steers fine, I can't feel any bubbles or anything. I would like to have ac though, it's not putting drag on the engine like ps does.

 

[boostedorbusted]

popular weight savings. the rack should be straight forward , as for the ac pull it all out condensor and all then get the belt from the above post. you just shaved probally 75-100lbs. good luck partner.

 

[hubz91talontsi]

I have it done. Driving with 16x8's are quite a workout. I will put in a manual rack next time the motor is out.
Ps: Justin is the man.

 

[EnvyMyGsx]

Ya I just took the a/c out as for the power steering id cut the line fill the rack and loop the hose atleast there will be some type of lubactaion in there. Works great for me but still regret pulling the a/c.

Jim

 

[oldman420]

Well i'm putting in the laser rack so i won't have to loop the lines.
Thanks guys.

 

[EnvyMyGsx]

Is there an option for the 2g awd model? Anyone know if we can put a diffrant rack in and from what car?

Thanks Jim

P.s. not trying to steal your thread, pm me please.

 

[dsmusmc]

I wasnt getting rid of my A/C so when i had my eprom chipped mine cuts out at 5K WOT until RPMs go back down.

 

[UGOT8UP]

Is there an option for the 2g awd model? Anyone know if we can put a diffrant rack in and from what car?

Thanks Jim

P.s. not trying to steal your thread, pm me please.

No manual rack for a 2g. unless you go custom fabrication.

 

[EnvyMyGsx]

No manual rack for a 2g. unless you go custom fabrication.

Cool thanks alot just check. Looping the stock line works just fine but wanted to check anyways.

Thanks Jim

 

[AOsipower]

Is this type of thing worth the weight savings? Seems like it would be a pain to daily drive a car with no ps. Do you guys who do this mostly race your cars?

 

[EnvyMyGsx]

Is this type of thing worth the weight savings? Seems like it would be a pain to daily drive a car with no ps. Do you guys who do this mostly race your cars?

My last car I drove for a whole year with the same fluid w/ the lines looped and had no problems at all even at a stand still turning the wheel isnt hard at all. We are men to turn a wheel should be nothing .

Jim

 

[AOsipower]

My last car I drove for a whole year with the same fluid w/ the lines looped and had no problems at all even at a stand still turning the wheel isnt hard at all. We are men to turn a wheel should be nothing .

Jim

Haha I guess your right, It just seems like a lot of extra effort IF the car is a daily driver.

 

[k2crasher]

My last car I drove for a whole year with the same fluid w/ the lines looped and had no problems at all even at a stand still turning the wheel isnt hard at all. We are men to turn a wheel should be nothing .

Jim

hahaha very true

 

[tkelly27]

It's worth it just for getting at the exhaust manifold nut. Take the belt off and drive around for a while, you'll like it. At least, you won't mind it.

 

[AOsipower]

It's worth it just for getting at the exhaust manifold nut. Take the belt off and drive around for a while, you'll like it. At least, you won't mind it.

Hmm, thats interesting, I have driven cars with failing ps pumps before and it was a very unpleasant experience, maybe they just had more weight in the front.