AC delete question

[0-60N4]

Been thinking abou removing the AC. Any comments on pros and cons?

When I use my AC now, I get a check engine code. What would cause this?

 

[CKEITH]

Re: AC delete question

pro's... cleaner engine bay... makes wrenching easier,removes weight,bla,bla...

cons... s.c. summers are hot and humid.....if you drive it regularly keep the a.c. :tup:

 

[midnightbluS10]

Re: AC delete question

Been thinking abou removing the AC. Any comments on pros and cons?

When I use my AC now, I get a check engine code. What would cause this?

what's the code?

 

[NOJIMMY]

Re: AC delete question

Been thinking abou removing the AC. Any comments on pros and cons?

When I use my AC now, I get a check engine code. What would cause this?

Pros:
-cleaner engine compartment, easier access, space for larger turbos, and if you
routinely show (or as a business owner promote items shown on your truck)
passerbys arent confused but what they are looking at (neither are judges)
-perhaps some weight savings
-can run "cool" stuff like electric water pump, march pulley system and such with A/C lines
-for race vehicles, you dont have condensation dripping on track (if you did use it)
-hard to clean engine compartment to make things "sparkle"
-if you like a/c look at vintage air systems (like syborg - Marty's)

Cons:
-your A/C controls are still displayed on your dash
-with Global Climate Warming, I doubt there is anywhere that wont be getting 100 degree summers
-with a black vehicle, studies show that the inside temps get even more "toaster"
-hot front seats are a mans worst enemy in the summer with shorts/swim trunks
-once taken off, very rarely does one put back, and then there is the "charging" issue
with freon/newer coolants
-removing weight seems a bit "odd" if you have stereo system, heavy battery,
and a ton of other more weighty items (for racing) and the diff between 2tons and 3800 (lets say) is minor
-resale value (since all came with a/c)
-even hp vehicles (vipers, z06s, etc) come with a/c (so buyers kinda expect it)
-dont know how well the 'vent' system works without it (and there is no sliding
rear windows, vent windows, or rear hatch that stays open for cross air flow
-if you drive long distances, dress up, or have bugs, opening windows
lets dirty stuff insided (and dimishes gas mileage)
-Typhoons typically are passenger vehicles (so its not just you that suffers);
Sys are a bit different (cargo rarely cares)

-Larry

 

[91blazins10]

Re: AC delete question

I would get rid of it, I only used my a/c once last summer(main reason for me deciding to take it out) Its alot easier to work on things under the hood now, only issue is I get alot of dust on back seats b/c the windows are always open but that really doesnt bother me.

 

[Black Knight]

Re: AC delete question

Cons:
-your A/C controls are still displayed on your dash
-Larry

Not if you grab the Non-A/C switch out of the same truck you just got the Non-A/C heater box from