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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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Default A/C belt elliminator
if i dont use or run A/C can i cut the AC belt off?? maybe free up some ponies
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 03:22 PM
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Sure...or just remove it. The compressor is controlled by a clutch so when its off its drawing basically no power.
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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.2 hp gain.
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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yep. you need the compressor for defrost too
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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you can but you won't gain anything. I've been running my 2002 6.0l without one since i bought it 2 years ago
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 09:18 PM
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if he deletes the ac compressor and bracket it would make frequent cam changes easier. bracket half conceals one timing cover bolt.
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