AC delete bracket

[DavidEwers]

I am going to remove my ac system and I am not sure what ac delete bracket to use

Its down to these two I think. One is the standard dorman I can get anywhere. The billet one is on ebay, any good or bad on this piece

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[skunk21]

instead of using a pulley I would go with the Ford a/c delete kit. It is a factory delete that is used on the non-a/c cars and relocates the P/S pump into the same position has the non a/c cars for a cleaner look and you would just use the same belt for non a/c cars. I did this when I removed my a/c, the install is very easy and one less pulley to worry about failing.

1985-93 Mustang 5.0L Ford Racing Air Conditioner (A/C Delete) Eliminator Bracket, M-8511-A50 at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[stykthyn]

Go with the delete kit. Both of those pulleys look like they will burn through some bearings.

 

[capri debris]

The only people who are suckered into buying "dummy" pulleys when they remove the smog pump or AC compressor are people who are too lazy to figure out a new belt size.

Do it the right way and install the AC delete kit, take a piece of wire and route it around the pulleys to get a belt measurement, then go to the parts store and get a new belt.... a very simple, clean and proper way to do a delete.

 

[Stever89]

The only people who are suckered into buying "dummy" pulleys when they remove the smog pump or AC compressor are people who are too lazy to figure out a new belt size.

Do it the right way and install the AC delete kit, take a piece of wire and route it around the pulleys to get a belt measurement, then go to the parts store and get a new belt.... a very simple, clean and proper way to do a delete.

Or if you're like me, you're planning on going back to AC one day and just want that ugly compressor off until then.

I know I'm in the minority, but I don't like the PS pump up there with that 6" dipstick tube sticking up like a smokestack.

To the OP, I'm running the one in the top pic, and it's been fine for over a year now. So far, so good.

 

[DavidEwers]

actually I plan on losing the PS pump too, I am going to a manual rack later, this car will have 3.5" skinnies up front. A local mustang club member is using the ford kit I really do not like the PS pump that high. In a year or two I may move this car registration to NM where I will not hit by smog checks and remove the smog pump too.

 

[Maryland Stang]

Just get the March P/S bracket then. I don't care for the P/S pump all up on top of the engine either.

 

[capri debris]

I don't care for the P/S pump all up on top of the engine either.

Can't get any cleaner or more symmetrical than the stock factory set up.
A pic of my engine for example.

 

[Stever89]

Can't get any cleaner or more symmetrical than the stock factory set up.
A pic of my engine for example.

That is effin nice, dude. I'd almost hate to put it in the car, just leave it on the stand in the living room

 

[shakermach]

I just installed a delete bracket and pulley like you have in your top picture, I do plan on going back with AC at some point so I just opted for this option....I do like the factory AC delete look though iF you plan on doing away with AC for good this would be the way to go

 

[Maryland Stang]

Can't get any cleaner or more symmetrical than the stock factory set up.
A pic of my engine for example.

I'd prefer not to have to see that ugly P/S tube sticking up. It's just a preference. The truth is the Ford engine with a factory style upper intake is about as butt ugly as they get.

The Chevy is a much better looking engine.

 

[wythors]

I've been running the top one from ASP for years with no issues.

I'm also in the "no ugly power steering pump up top" camp.

 

[keesor]

Go with the March or Trick Flow bracket. It will also work when you remove the power steering.

The Trick Flow is the same as the March, but cheaper, here's a link to Summit:

Trick Flow Specialties TFS-51500600 - Trick Flow® Air Conditioning Eliminator Brackets - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Here's a few pics:

Here it is with the PS:

Here is how you run the belt without PS:

Here's a few pics of mine w/o PS, but sorry engine is filthy and I haven't gotten the belt on yet:

 

[DavidEwers]

thanks that looks perfect aand I will only have to buy it once or until I go to a electric water pump