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Thread: Removing A/C belt add any HP?
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07-01-2010, 07:11 PM #1
Removing A/C belt add any HP?
I know when it's not in use it probably only takes a few more ponies to turn that motor, maybe 1-2, what do you guys think?
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07-02-2010, 01:39 AM #2
Not worth the effort.
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07-02-2010, 02:18 AM #3
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07-02-2010, 04:21 AM #4
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blacker than wesleysnipes- 98' trans am
i run without mine. clutch went bad........i dont notice shit, but the hot ass air when i am driving
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07-02-2010, 05:15 AM #5
I put a new belt on last night. I don't think I could tell a difference, still runs like a raped ape.
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07-04-2010, 06:54 PM #6
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07-06-2010, 04:28 AM #7
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07-06-2010, 06:04 AM #8
We used to do something similar back when these cars were new,,,but I don't hear much about it anymore.
We would remove the A/C belt because that was a freeby. But we also installed a shorter main drive belt that would bypass the power steering pump as well. It would pick the car up about 2 tenths. We did both at the same time so I can't vouch for the effectiveness of one or the other. But I would venture to say the power steering was the biggest change.
Keep in mind this was back when there wasn't any aftermarket for these cars yet, and people were finding ways to sneak all they could.
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07-06-2010, 10:38 AM #9
Is there a belt that bypasses the A/C and power steering? Link?
Just curious. I doubt it would add much power, but you say .2?
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07-06-2010, 10:50 AM #10
The AC is a seperate belt. So that's a freeby.
But yes there is a belt that bypasses the power steering pump, and a certain way to route it through the pulleys. I don't even know if I have that belt laying around anymore or not.
We were experimenting with this back when my buddy bought his 98 WS6 brand new in late 97. I think there were barely headers on the market at that time. So we were looking at doing alot of easy mods that have been proven for many years, one of which was bypassing accessories.
Ya the car picked up something like 2 tenths. It was easy to switch in the pits, and then put the stock belt back on for the drive home. I haven't heard or seen anything about it in 10 years or more on these LS1's, but maybe if I search around on the net I might still be able to find something about it.
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07-06-2010, 01:38 PM #11
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Black- 2000 WS6 6spd Hooker LT
Wow 2 tenths just to bypass the PS. Need to do this mod before my next drag strip....
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07-06-2010, 02:09 PM #12
It was something like that. Can't remember the exact numbers but it was a worth while switch on his car.
Everyone probably won't see the same results, but it's so easy and cheap to do that it's worth a shot anyway.
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07-06-2010, 02:35 PM #13
A/C belt is pretty easy too, just gotta get the jack under there. I need a quick pump jack, speaking of...
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07-06-2010, 02:43 PM #14
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2002 Z28 A4 NBM- Sadly now demodded :(
The compressor is shut off by the PCM at WOT so why bother.
As for the PS pump: You ever try to turn the wheel with rack and pinion, the car not moving and the PS pump out? With 245mm wide tires it's more than difficult, it's damn near impossible.
I'd leave well enough alone.67 Camaro: K-K + 797-z (look it up), 454/Th400/4.10 12-bolt = 6mpg, PS/PDB/PW tilt, tach, gauges...
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Carbon footprint? CLOWN SHOE!
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07-06-2010, 02:45 PM #15
51.5" 6 rib belt is required to bypass PS. Good for 3-4hp...they say...
http://books.google.com/books?id=kL8...20belt&f=false
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07-06-2010, 02:47 PM #16
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07-06-2010, 03:12 PM #17
I've heard one tenth for the short belt. Haven't tried myself.
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07-06-2010, 03:31 PM #18
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blacker than wesleysnipes- 98' trans am
This is kind of true....but it is a well documented issue with ac compressors getting screwed because they didn't shut down in time as I am pretty sure it is shutdown according to rpm. Also the small amount of turning at the track shouldn't be to bad...but once again I am a young buck
Must be a geezer thing..sure you don't have the gzr rpo code for 2 power steering pumps and the extra large gauges and steering wheel??
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07-06-2010, 04:58 PM #19
Yup I do it everytime at the track. I have always called it short belting. IIRC on mine I saw a .3 drop in et. If the car is barley moving it can be tough. But once you have a little speed not bad. I did it with 245mm wide tires. But once you go to skinnies it is not bad also.
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07-06-2010, 06:52 PM #20
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