hey just wondering how many of you guys/gals took your ac out? i'm rebuilding my 99gs and and i took mine out, so just want to know if i'm the only nut on this board, thx

I decided to keep mine in when I went turbo because I still need to drive the thing long distances in the summer. Rolled down windows just doesn't cut it for me. Try driving 12 hours to the DSM shootout with no AC...no thanks lol.

Its a preference really and I know plenty on here have yanked theirs out. It does free up some considerable weight and less load on the engine of course.

Jamie-
-AUTOMATIC turbo'd 95 Talon ESI@8psi (stock internals)14.0sec=1/4 mile

-2003 Mitsubishi Evo VIII

Mine is gone as well. Thinking about possibly eliminating P/S this year too.

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

i have no a/c or PS my ac never worked anyways so its no diffrent and ps you cant notice unless your turning sharp at a stop

96 GS - 5 Speed
E-bay Cool Air Intake(Short Ram-Add'd K&N Filter)
High Flow Cat
MSD Coil & Wires - NGK Plugs
E-bay Header and Down Pipe
Metal Shifter Barrings-Energy Shifter bushings
Custom 2 1/2 Cat back
Stage 1 Clutch & Tranny
Front&Rear Sway Bars
S-Afc II
55MM TB
17" Alloy Wheels(Gun Metal)
Metalic grey paint-97-99 Conversion-Turbo spoiler
Custom Painted Interior
Rebuilding Engine as of 8-27-06

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

I was fixing an exhaust leak at my downpipe and the a/c compressor got in the way so I just took it off, along with the lines, bracket, condensor and accumulator. I'm from Las Vegas and I never had a/c when I was growing up so why do I need it now.

P/S: The belt is 40 inches for a 97 GS.

I'll bet you'll find more that took it off than left it on (for those who rebuilt). No AC and no PS here.

Captain Caveman

96 RS Turbo 11.414 @ 119.62 MSNS, Crower 2 NA cams, BW366, 10.5 comp, UDP, 60mm TB, W/A intercooler, 3.55 tranny 567.9whp 430tq
97 RS NA 13.188 @ 103.87 MSnS powered 12.5 comp, Crower 3's and 219.4whp with 175tq
98 RS DD 12.5 comp on stock ECU, LTH, Crower 2's, Koni, GC, Hypercoil, DG hats
99 OZ 5sp Stocker 15.856 @ 85.97
99 GS stocker auto 17.7@77mph!

wiki home page:http://www.2gnt.com/index.php?d=bullettdsm

so does any1 know what belt size do i need to get since i took my ac out , for 99gs thx

-MIKE-

Stroked 2.2L

Advance Auto yeah, also AutoZone

I took out my A/C and P/S. I also live in the south, where it's hot. I enjoy rolling with the windows down, and I try to avoid driving in the rain.

No A/C isn't a big deal. If you're feeling brave you can loose the P/S.

If you remove the P/S, you need to remove the pump, which will make it much easier to turn, since you don't have to force that fluid around.

If you want to be happy, sit down for a minute and think if the benefits will out weight the discomfort.

My Talon also hasn't been my daily driver for the last couple months.

Joel Baldridge, ASE Certified Master Technician, Audi Certified Expert Technician

Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
every time I go on the highway something gets fucked up, llike last year when I hit a truck tire that flew off in front of me

96 GS - 5 Speed
E-bay Cool Air Intake(Short Ram-Add'd K&N Filter)
High Flow Cat
MSD Coil & Wires - NGK Plugs
E-bay Header and Down Pipe
Metal Shifter Barrings-Energy Shifter bushings
Custom 2 1/2 Cat back
Stage 1 Clutch & Tranny
Front&Rear Sway Bars
S-Afc II
55MM TB
17" Alloy Wheels(Gun Metal)
Metalic grey paint-97-99 Conversion-Turbo spoiler
Custom Painted Interior
Rebuilding Engine as of 8-27-06

I dumped the AC also but kept the PS for autocross. I have the best kind of AC 275-AC 2 windows down 75 MPH.

If and when I drag race it I just remove the PS belt. I am really not worried about 10 pounds that give me a much better feel of the steering during autocross.

-Kevin

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95 Eclipse RS - Rolled
96 Eclipse GS - Traded
95 Eclipse GSX- Sold
01 Blazer LS 4.3/5spd dropped and clean DD
88 Camaro RS 361 CID with a 6spd and a bar 10 second street car on motor.

I've wondered this, is the defrost affected at all when the A/C is removed? I am contemplating taking my A/C and PS out because I don't think my A/C works anyways and don't feel like figuring out why.

Mike D
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95 Eclipse RS - Rolled
96 Eclipse GS - Traded
95 Eclipse GSX- Sold
01 Blazer LS 4.3/5spd dropped and clean DD
88 Camaro RS 361 CID with a 6spd and a bar 10 second street car on motor.

Mike D
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'99 Eclipse RS-T (daily beater)
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I live in the south, and I don't have the belts on either ac or ps. I ran into some problems with the defrost at Myrtle Beach though. I just went out and bought some anti fog stuff from Rainex. Works great!