hey guys i'm currently stuck driving without PS and AC b/c my PS pump is leaking. i jsut left off the belt unti i can get a replacement pump. I was just wondering how big a difference in power this makes. maybe it's just in my head but it feels like the car pulls a little harder. of course i wouldn't want to drive without PS and AC on a regular basis but i wouldn't mind taking off the belt for a night at the tracks.
anyways just wondering. anyone ever do a couple runs to compare times with and without the belt?
#81941, "RE: hp gains from no PS/AC belt?" In response to Reply # 0
well, my belt popped off halfway down the track, does that count? I think that's happened to most 2gnt's tho'. but yea, the time that the belt popped off was actually my fastest run ever. coincidence?
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#81961, "RE: hp gains from no PS/AC belt?" In response to Reply # 2
Originally posted by DSMRoadster I've been without ps and ac for about 9 months now.
damn
i don't see how people can drive like that... or is it not your daily driver? parking lots are such a PITA and no AC sucks ass in the afternoon rush hour...
#81979, "RE: hp gains from no PS/AC belt?" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by soulcontroller yea ive been without PS and AC for a couple months too. its really not that bad once your used to it. but when you jump behind the wheel of a car with power steering holy cow watch that first turn cause your going to take it pretty sharp haha.
Hahah yes indeed you will. My g/f's grand am is a fine example, when I drive that thing I'm like WHOA hello P/S.
I actually like driving without the P/S. Yeah its a bitch at low speeds, but its not like you can't get used to it.
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#81988, "RE: hp gains from no PS/AC belt?" In response to Reply # 6 Oct-20-04 10:40 AM by VX100
As for power difference, maybe 3 hp or so. That is a rough guess. It should free up SOME power, but I imagine it won't be too much. Maybe enough to see 0.05 to 0.1 sec improvement in the 1/4 mile, maybe...
It's just a guess, but I think it's not too far off (say 2-5 hp, or something like that)
#81998, "RE: hp gains from no PS/AC belt?" In response to Reply # 7 Oct-20-04 01:44 PM by kelvinb1
yea ive been driving without ps/ac for awhile now too. its not really horrible but i do miss ps, with wider tires it grabs alot more. it does free up alot of power though for sure, even more with aftermarket udp
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