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89chevsj · 07-11-2011, 01:42 AM

so when i bought my truck the AC compressore was gone, i still have most of the plumbing. but was just curious if there is a performance advantage to removing the AC? if not I'm thinkin Mr. PO decided to not fix it when/if it went bad.

Restrorob · 07-11-2011, 07:50 AM

I don't think there's enough difference on a street truck, Least not in my case Hehe !!!

I don't drive/ride in anything without air, But that's me.....

scotts62 · 07-11-2011, 01:34 PM

Just leave it off and that's the same as taking it off, least it wont take value away from a good truck. Just my opinion.

the compressors are kinda spendy so he probably just didn't fix it.

89chevsj · 07-11-2011, 03:20 PM

ok i was just curious, he took the horn out too, and disconnected the cruise control.

scotts62 · 07-11-2011, 08:08 PM

Ya taking the horn off frees up a ton of weight and will be better at the track

mountie · 07-11-2011, 09:20 PM

Funny..... One isn't in a hurry to re-install the A/C compressor ( Alaska)

The other will never run without it ( Florida)

A tough one to figure out.....

I'm in Southern California..... ( kinda in the middle)... But my compressor blew up in 110 degree heat in Bakersfield, driving down Hwy. 99. I thought a tire blew out...... I waited for the "funny feel" and it never happened. Then no A/C.

I have yet to replace it. I am going to replace the entire system under the hood. I put an adapter in the place of the compressor. The sticker above the grille show's a serpentine running "W/O Air". It is impossible. I then realized you had to get the wheel to replace where the compressor was.

Looking at that photo, I need to replace those wire harness wraps!!

scotts62 · 07-11-2011, 10:21 PM

Been like 20 something days over 100 degrees and ill run ac whether its on a daily or a cruiser

89chevsj · 07-13-2011, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Ya taking the horn off frees up a ton of weight and will be better at the track

i knew it! of course its 4wd, not sure why he built it for the track. (hhich he actually did btw)

even though I'm in Alaska, I do like having AC im not in a huge hurry because I've never had it in a truck. I've only had power windows in a truck once. my other 2 cars are loaded though, except leather. (leather cracks when sat in during extreme cold)

speedygonzales · 07-13-2011, 06:29 AM

I have a wholesale account with
http://www.autosupplyhouse.com/
Just ordered a new compressor for my wife's Durango yesterday. $144 for a new one not reman. All 3 parts came to $170.

I too am not living without A/C.
For those without access to vac and recharge equipment, it can get expensive.

ChevLoRay · 07-13-2011, 11:55 AM

To AC or not to AC, that is the question.

I once bought a '64 Bonneville convertible, from the guy who ordered it new in Michigan. It was Honduras maroon, with a black leather interior. The top was black. I was determined to get a ragtop, knowing I was heading to AZ. While out there, I happened to get the bug for a new VW. The dealership wouldn't talk about a trade-in, if it didn't have air. I was told that in AZ, junkyards made you pay to leave a car there that didn't have AC. That was in '70.

Fast forward....it wasn't until '79 that I had a car with AC. Then, the ex-wife took it. Dang, no AC. My '67 Impala had air, but it didn't work. Neither did my '67 Skylark. It wasn't until my wife and I got married in '81, that I had a car with air, and it was her car. But, since then....haven't been without AC in a vehicle.

My '69 had air as does my '96. But, I'll drive w/o the air if I'm going to be out in the weather. I don't like the cold/hot/cold/hot, so I'd rather sweat like a pregnant nun at confession, than go thru the change. Roll the windows down and drive like you stole it....air moving on sweaty skin will cool you down....

TURFKING · 07-13-2011, 07:35 PM

Living in Alaska I might want to be able to keep cool while keeping those monster skeeter bugs out of the cab. Refit it and use when neede. SPEEDY I live across the james from you and I agree climate is needed.

89chevsj · 07-15-2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TURFKING

Living in Alaska I might want to be able to keep cool while keeping those monster skeeter bugs out of the cab. Refit it and use when neede.

I'd love to see one of those keep up with my truck. haha people would be dodging 70mph skeeters. thats two things people think i'm crazy for not having. power windows/AC. thanks for the help guys.

07-11-2011, 01:42 AM	#1
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	another AC question, but this one is easy! so when i bought my truck the AC compressore was gone, i still have most of the plumbing. but was just curious if there is a performance advantage to removing the AC? if not I'm thinkin Mr. PO decided to not fix it when/if it went bad. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

07-11-2011, 07:50 AM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! I don't think there's enough difference on a street truck, Least not in my case Hehe !!! I don't drive/ride in anything without air, But that's me..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

07-11-2011, 01:34 PM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! Just leave it off and that's the same as taking it off, least it wont take value away from a good truck. Just my opinion. the compressors are kinda spendy so he probably just didn't fix it. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

07-11-2011, 03:20 PM	#4
89chevsj error 404 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: soldotna alaska Posts: 1,252	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! ok i was just curious, he took the horn out too, and disconnected the cruise control. __________________ 89 Chevy swb 350 "SJ" DD turned parts truck. SOLD 90 Chevy ext cab loooongbed. "storm trooper" Rust In Peace. 06 Kia sorento wife's car 06 charger srt8 "lucifer" my toy '12 Kia optima

07-11-2011, 08:08 PM	#5
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! Ya taking the horn off frees up a ton of weight and will be better at the track __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

07-11-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
mountie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bradenton, Fla. Posts: 1,100	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! Funny..... One isn't in a hurry to re-install the A/C compressor ( Alaska) The other will never run without it ( Florida) A tough one to figure out..... I'm in Southern California..... ( kinda in the middle)... But my compressor blew up in 110 degree heat in Bakersfield, driving down Hwy. 99. I thought a tire blew out...... I waited for the "funny feel" and it never happened. Then no A/C. I have yet to replace it. I am going to replace the entire system under the hood. I put an adapter in the place of the compressor. The sticker above the grille show's a serpentine running "W/O Air". It is impossible. I then realized you had to get the wheel to replace where the compressor was. Looking at that photo, I need to replace those wire harness wraps!! Attached Images

07-11-2011, 10:21 PM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! Been like 20 something days over 100 degrees and ill run ac whether its on a daily or a cruiser __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

07-13-2011, 06:29 AM	#9
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! I have a wholesale account with http://www.autosupplyhouse.com/ Just ordered a new compressor for my wife's Durango yesterday. $144 for a new one not reman. All 3 parts came to $170. I too am not living without A/C. For those without access to vac and recharge equipment, it can get expensive. __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy

07-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! To AC or not to AC, that is the question. I once bought a '64 Bonneville convertible, from the guy who ordered it new in Michigan. It was Honduras maroon, with a black leather interior. The top was black. I was determined to get a ragtop, knowing I was heading to AZ. While out there, I happened to get the bug for a new VW. The dealership wouldn't talk about a trade-in, if it didn't have air. I was told that in AZ, junkyards made you pay to leave a car there that didn't have AC. That was in '70. Fast forward....it wasn't until '79 that I had a car with AC. Then, the ex-wife took it. Dang, no AC. My '67 Impala had air, but it didn't work. Neither did my '67 Skylark. It wasn't until my wife and I got married in '81, that I had a car with air, and it was her car. But, since then....haven't been without AC in a vehicle. My '69 had air as does my '96. But, I'll drive w/o the air if I'm going to be out in the weather. I don't like the cold/hot/cold/hot, so I'd rather sweat like a pregnant nun at confession, than go thru the change. Roll the windows down and drive like you stole it....air moving on sweaty skin will cool you down.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#11
TURFKING Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: williamsburg,virginia Posts: 55	Re: another AC question, but this one is easy! Living in Alaska I might want to be able to keep cool while keeping those monster skeeter bugs out of the cab. Refit it and use when neede. SPEEDY I live across the james from you and I agree climate is needed.



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