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SE-Rious
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
Has anyone removed there a/c condensor for better air flow, and if so does it work good? I removed my A/C so im gonna try it, I'll post an update and let you guys now if it made a difference .
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sleeper
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
it should help out; basically removing a restriction
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SE-Rious
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
If anyone cares, its worth doing and you lose at least 5-7lbs and way better airflow!
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I love Katamari
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
I'm doing that tonight - don't forget the weight of all that Freon too
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SE-R Nut
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: westchester, ny
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
i took mine out its simple, it's not that big of a difference in hp though. I hated it *** when i had it on going up hills sucked . just make sure to get right belt.
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SouthPaw
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: DC metro area
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
its definately worth it, especially when you have a non breathing car like my NX
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SE-Rious
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
yea its easy guyz, two bolts!!!! if only my temp gauge worked so I can see if it runs cooler
, ohwell tommorow im trying ANOTHER temp sender lol
sum, like your slogan LOL
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I love Katamari
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
2 bolts and a sawzall
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SE-R Nut
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Home Of da Fallen Towers
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
mine is coming out soon, i took out my a/c compressor yesterday,
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SE-R Nut
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: the US.
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
i like to take mine out too but with heat around 90+ degree and driving a black car...im glad i have AC..!!
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Bitter Old Man
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: La Porte, Texas
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
Air flow will improve but that's not a cooling limitation with the Sentra. Weight loss is the major gain here.
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don't forget the weight of all that Freon too
Hah hah! That's pretty funny!
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The road's my slave
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
i'm thining about removing this also but what belts do you guys speak of? i dont know what the belts are needed for
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: AZ
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
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Originally Posted by sum1
i took mine out its simple, it's not that big of a difference in hp though. I hated it *** when i had it on going up hills sucked . just make sure to get right belt.
Condensor not compressor!
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Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
Slao Remove The Passenger Side Fan,without The A/c It Does Nothing!even More Flow Plus 4.5 Pounds Gone
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love the Florida sun!!
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
dont forget the Napa belt when you remove the compressor and bracket. i forgot the part # but do a search and you will find it.....works great and its a 6 rib belt
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Gulfport, MS
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
# 25-060331
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-John-
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
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Originally Posted by Bryan Smith
# 25-060331
Sorry for the revival of the dead thread but I was curious how much your local napa's charged for this belt, after being on hold for 15 minutes they had 1 in stock for $18 which to me seems like a lot for a belt....?
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SE-Rious
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
Checkers charged me $16.....................For a Delco belt I believe........
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I love Katamari
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Minneapolis
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
I paid $28 from NAPA for both the ac-less and ps-less belts - so you're in the same ballpark
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-John-
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Re: A/C Condensor Removal for Better Air Flow.
I was just checking, thanks guys I'll be picking it up this morning
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its definately worth it, especially when you have a non breathing car like my NX
