I was planning on having the AC in my 91 accord EX removed but then i thought i might like to sell the car in the future and removing it would end up lowering the value of the car significantly. so im wondering if i can simply change the EX belt for a DX belt and bypass the AC generator alltogether. is that possible or do i have to remove it. Im just trying to get a little more out of the engine by it not having to turn that generator.

 

an but the improvements are much greater when you remove the entire system..

(It ends up to be a 30lb+ weight reduction to the front end)

 

thats what i did...got a belt for a DX but i removed the whole thing.
whole thing is around 65 lbs

 

Id you remove anything from the interior? If so explain ...

 

does anyone know where i can find detailed walkthrough on removing the whole AC system and installing the DX belt? I'm not a mechanic and I just started working on my car recently. This is my daily driver so it can't be out of commission for more than a day or two at a time.

 

You want to remove the A/C and your in California?
Why would you do that? Its an accord. Not a Ferrari.

 

it never gets that hot here, average temp year around is 78 f. i have 4 windows that open and let in air. conditioned air makes my sinuses dry out. and since ive owned the car, the AC has never worked. its extra weight and draw on the engine having to turn a generator that doesnt work. besides, ferrari's arent that comfortable and my car is just as fast as a ferrari when we are sitting in LA traffic. when i take it out, i'll sell it to you.

 

when the a/c clutch is not engaged then there is not much drag put on the motor.

if it doesnt work doesnt that just put ur resale value idea in the drain?

 

lol......ohh then yank that bish out.
IS it humid out in L.A ?

 

dude, LA is hot as a bitch.

if you go get a haynes or whatever manual, it'll tell you how to take the thing out. it actually is really easy and can be done in half a day at the most.

i took mine out during my engine swap and up here in norcal it doesnt get hawt either. if i need to use a/c, ill drive one of my parent's cars.