AC Removal on a 4.6

[underdog225]

I have a 96 GT that I would like to take the AC out. I have used it maybe twice since I bought the car and dont really need it. Anybody got any input or suggestions on this, or has anybody done this?

 

[mogs01gt]

its easy. just a few bolts but you will have to get a shorter belt made or buy an AC delete kit. I just cut the lines at lead into the firewall.

The AC condensor may be difficult.

 

[underdog225]

its easy. just a few bolts but you will have to get a shorter belt made or buy an AC delete kit. I just cut the lines at lead into the firewall.

The AC condensor may be difficult.

So beside just getting a shortet belt, the only thing I need to do is just remove all the AC components and lines? I know that on the 5.0 motors there was talk about making sure that the water pump was still spinning the right way, is this true for the 4.6 too?

 

[mogs01gt]

So beside just getting a shortet belt, the only thing I need to do is just remove all the AC components and lines? I know that on the 5.0 motors there was talk about making sure that the water pump was still spinning the right way, is this true for the 4.6 too?

no, nothing should effect the water pump. I would recommend just buying the AC delete kit. Summit carriers them for a cheap price.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Just leave it in there

The next owner will be glad you did and so will you the next time you need to defog or defrost your windows...

 

[mogs01gt]

Just leave it in there

The next owner will be glad you did and so will you the next time you need to defog or defrost your windows...

its its a sin to sell your stang.

 

[timeless2]

Just leave it in there

The next owner will be glad you did and so will you the next time you need to defog or defrost your windows...

Unless....you are seeking drastic weight reduction measures.

You could seek out a shorter serpentine belt to bypass the compressor pulley as another option.

 

[sgarlic]

A/C Deletes =

A/C deletes are like vasectomy's.. there's a chance it can be reversed, but don't count on it.

 

[kovacs22]

I need an A/C for may car, dont listen to these buffoons..PM me a price. BTW just get a fuel line diconnect tool to release the lines, and 4 bolts hold the A/C compressor on the block.

Ryan

 

[ADRENLN]

i had it done also. buy the kit, thats what i got. it works great. i just had ford pull the a/c compresser and lines for me. im taking out the blower/ heater this summer. mines not a dd though, if you are you might want to think about it harder.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Unless....you are seeking drastic weight reduction measures.

It's not even that much of a reduction. Maybe 20-25 pounds or so.


I did delete the A/C off my 5.0, but it wasn't working and the car is not a daily driver anyway.

I could never yank the A/C off my GT though. Besides 100 degree days, i need it to defrost the window more than anything else.

 

[timeless2]

It's not even that much of a reduction. Maybe 20-25 pounds or so.


I did delete the A/C off my 5.0, but it wasn't working and the car is not a daily driver anyway.

I could never yank the A/C off my GT though. Besides 100 degree days, i need it to defrost the window more than anything else.

Yeah, the operative word being drastic.

I don't see the point, really, unless the vehicle is going to be a complete track horse.

 

[mogs01gt]

dont listen to these buffoons..PM me a price.

what in teh hell is that suppose to mean?

 

[BlackenedSVT]

to the OP. you *do* know that having AC does not rob any horsepower unless you have it turned on...right? And ALL of the A/C components only weigh about a total of 30lbs...so its realy not worth taking out...