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16-08-2011, 10:38 AM
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Hi all,
I am just wondering if it is at all possible to fully remove all A/C components in an AU V8 and have it still have the cooling system run correctly, I want to remove the A/C to lighten the load for track racing. How would I go about such a thing? Any help is greatly appreciated. Brett
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16-08-2011, 06:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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you could do it but you would have to either leave the compressor in or rig up an idler pully to take it's place
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17-08-2011, 05:54 PM
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AUII XR8
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I'd be happy to leave in the idler pulley system, I just want to get rid of the A/C unit and compressor lines to free up room in the engine bay and weight inside the car.
I was wondering on how to go about it as there are lines everywhere and some of them have coolant from the engine in them, so if I remove the system which lines have to go where so the coolant system still does it's job like normal.
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17-08-2011, 06:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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the ones with coolant are heater hoses and there will be 2 of them coming from the engine just run a short hose between the 2 points on the engine where the are now. in one of the heater hoses there will be a vacum operated tap just block the vacum line
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18-08-2011, 10:05 AM
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AUII XR8
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Thanks for the info, I will give it a try.
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