#21412, "Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????"
I just wanted to know if anyone has tryed removing the A/C, Power Steering Belt while racing in the 1/4 mile? Wouldn't you gain some HP if you did?
I just thought of this because:
1.) It is very easy to remove and install(less than 5 min)
2.) My friend how has a camaro doesn't even have power steering or A/C or heat, just to get more HP. He only runs an alternator because it is a street car.
I thought you could also remove the alternator belt but it is so hard to get to.
Just thought it might be a good idea. Tell me what you think.
#21413, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 0
Well I have A/C but since I kept shredding belts I got a shorter belt and just bypassed the a/c and really didn't feel any sort of a power gain. I just dont think it would be worth it.
------------------------------------------------ 98 ESi 95 GS
#21414, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 1
Ok I here ya. But what about the UDP. It is by far the best mod for the money. and just thinking of it not having to turn anything makes me think it should make some real HP.
I should just take the hole dam UDP off one time and see what she could run? That should at least add 10HP
#21415, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 2
I dont have AC, i dont know how much hp it added probably like .5, hehe, but its less clutter in the engine bay, less unsprung weight, and southern indiana doesnt got too aweful hot in the summer time anyways... but power steering is something i am not gonna sacrafice, i'll drive the old truck if i feel like fighting with the wheel, hehe.... I did however mis a gear, hit 2nd instead of 4th, bounced past revlimit, shreaded the accesory belts, and still won the race, bmw m3 2 seater...
#21418, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 5
I think it could run. How do you figure it couldn't run? All the UDP does is turn the alternator, power steering, and A/C. All you would need to do is charge up your battery before each run. I have the AFX UDP and it is NOT needed to run the engine.
#21419, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 6
I threw my alt belt and my ac ps belt last weekend and I didn't notice much of a difference. I think the reason that the udp makes a difference is that it's actually the weight of the crank pulley that is the problem not the fact that it is belted to the ac,ps, and alt.
97 Eclipse GS
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#21420, "RE: Anyone try removing A/C, Power Steering Belt when Racing????" In response to Reply # 6
<<<All you would need to do is charge up your battery before each run>>>
u wouldnt be able to do it during regular driving situations (take off both belts).
im sure that when u take off the p/s a/c belt, u free up sum power becasue it lessens the load on the udp/crank... but this isnt fun for daily drivin either...
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