Power gains from A/C delete?

[1990LXDropTop]

My A/C works fine, but I hardly use it as my top is always down. Is it worth it to delete it? Will I feel a SOTP increase? Would deleting it shave a few pounds off my front end?

 

[MeanMussy]

you won't see any HP gain at WOT (where it counts).
The A/C clutch disengages at WOT.
The only gains you'll see are at part throttle (which, who cares) and in a little weight reduction.
Unless you're building a 2500lbs drag Mustang, might as well just leave it in there.

 

[1EVIL88VERT]

he might get 1 hp from not spinning the pulley.

 

[z2o_what]

since it works............keep it

IMO, id rather ride around with the top and widows up with the a/c crankin than have the hot sun beating down me

 

[Michael Yount]

It takes virtually no power to spin the pulley - it freewheels when the a/c is off. The only gain you'll see is from the reduction of weight.

 

[5.0 con-vert]

Mine was empty and I've got a vert so I yanked it out. I can't say that I felt to much with that move. However, I pulled the clutch fan and smog at the same time and felt at least a mental 10hp jump

 

[1990LXDropTop]

I think I'll keep it in there then. Maybe I'll remove it when it dies someday.

 

[nidyanazo]

Don't forget about the improved airflow to the rad. you get when removing the ac condensor....