AC pump and belt
02-02-2004, 01:30 AM
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AC pump and belt
Ive got no AC.. Ive taken everything out except the actual pump driven by the belt and I'm wondering I theres any reason to leave it in....</P>
Will I gain any power by getting rid of the pump and getting a shorter belt? Also, What size belt will I need if and when I get rid of the AC pump?</P>
02-02-2004, 04:41 AM
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the easiest belt to get is tie a string around all of the pullies and measure it , make sure you have the tensioner loaded like if there was a belt there , have a friend help, go to a pep boys (i hate them ) and they have generic belts of all sizes, find a row with the 6 rib ones and get a bet acording to your mesurement, even if your wrong you may make 1-3 trips at most . and there will prob be a small gain , prob un felt
02-02-2004, 11:40 AM
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you lose about 10 lbs from the pump being taken off, and i recommend the ford racing eliminator and also if your going to be buying a shorter belt dont forget to bypass the smog pump
02-02-2004, 11:57 AM
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why not just gut the pump and leave it on..
if you looking to lighten up the front put that battery in the back over the rr tire..<edited><editID>vfast</editID><editDate>38019.4155671296</editDate></edited>
if you looking to lighten up the front put that battery in the back over the rr tire..<edited><editID>vfast</editID><editDate>38019.4155671296</editDate></edited>
02-02-2004, 02:28 PM
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Ive got everything out except the pump.. I just think its pointless to be powering it when nothing is hooked up to it. Why would I want to keep it on?</P>
The battery I may do, I have to replace the carpet ion the back and i want to make the spare tire well the spot for my battery if its possible. </P>
02-02-2004, 02:51 PM
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remove the pump. and you dont need to measure with no string. stangs came stock without AC. so take yourself to the store and tell them you need a belt for a AC delete stang 5.0. this is waht i did. and works like stock. but you will need the FRPP ac delete kit. with this belt<edited><editID>ohsoquik02</editID><editDate>38019.5363888889</editDate></edited>
02-02-2004, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mkspeed26
just get the ac eliminater kit