So you wanna delete the AC... - Focaljet

**OrangeSVT03** · 04-05-2007, 06:48 PM

So you wanna delete the A/C on your SVT to make more room for important stuff like big fat ass downpipes....

Well here's how to do it and use the STOCK serpentine belt.

1) Remove the A/C compressor

2) take it apart.... you will NOT need the back half of the housing or ANY of the internals

3)The ribbed pully that is on the AC housing is held on by a C clip and thats ALL that holds it on... you do NOT need the shaft or the outer piece of the pully.... the part that fits over the AC shaft with the teeth in it.

4) All you need is a long bolt, 2 washers, and a nut. All this is needed for is insurance.... in case the c clip ever fails the pully wont go flying off and damage the belt.

Here is what it should look like when its done.......

The reason I did all of this is simple.... its a major PITA to find the right sized belt when removing the AC, and a "dummy pully" cost anywhere from $60 to $120 depending on how much your dealer likes you.

**orangeZXT** · 04-05-2007, 06:50 PM

couldn't u just use one for zx3's with out AC

i have teh part # some where

**OrangeSVT03** · 04-05-2007, 06:52 PM

Tried using one of those belts.... it was too long... tried one off of another zetec car... it was too short.. I finally got fed up with it.

**jeeptofocus** · 04-05-2007, 08:14 PM

Thats one way to make it work. I'm sure there's still going to be the drag on the engine, but primarily the weight savings is why people do the a/c delete (in addition to BFDownpipes).

I thought that when you delete the A/C you will have problems with your defrost, or is that just on a regular zetec, or even just a rumor? That is pretty much the only think keeping me from doing the a/c delete on my zx3 because it has already lost the charge and I hope to someday hit your kind of numbers.

**lapp** · 04-05-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSVT03

Tried using one of those belts.... it was too long...

I got the non AC belt from steve FORDSVTPARTS and I thought the same thing at first. Later I found out that the routing is entirely different that with AC, thats why the belt isnt much shorter

**error54** · 04-06-2007, 03:52 AM

Sticky

**Ray** · 04-06-2007, 07:04 AM

Added to references thread

**CatMostFeared** · 04-06-2007, 09:19 AM

now you use to be Kool and your anyway Hott

**focalxplosion** · 04-06-2007, 10:53 PM

So how much was the weight savings?

**OrangeSVT03** · 04-07-2007, 10:57 AM

Compressor guts, lines, evap canister and condensor.... I'd guess 30 pounds maybe more.

**dario14** · 04-08-2007, 05:35 PM

i had same problem with finding right size belt and the non ac one didnt do the trick eather so i had to rout it a litle diferent i belive

not a 100% is been like 2 years since i done it

**dario14** · 04-08-2007, 05:36 PM

could have lost that weight on the treadmill lol j/k

**Tobyboom** · 04-08-2007, 11:18 PM

The non AC belt is the proper one, you just have to route it correctly. HondaHunter and I had a tough time figuring it out on his car as well. But it does indeed work. I"ll see if I can get him to post a pic of the routing.

**CatMostFeared** · 04-09-2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dario14

could have lost that weight on the treadmill lol j/k

I could lose 30lbs

**dario14** · 04-09-2007, 11:47 AM

i will be 15pounds lighter by summer

treadmill

**Honda Hunter** · 04-10-2007, 09:45 AM

lol, your still adding drag to the belt.

Get a shorter belt and stop waisting your time.

**OrangeSVT03** · 04-10-2007, 12:01 PM

With the power level I'm at..... it just doesnt make any difference

**Hocky** · 04-10-2007, 01:56 PM

The added drag would be so little that it will never make any difference. But, the way I see it, you might as well free up the space.

04-05-2007, 06:48 PM	#1
OrangeSVT03 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waverly , Ohio Posts: 4,326	So you wanna delete the AC... So you wanna delete the A/C on your SVT to make more room for important stuff like big fat ass downpipes.... Well here's how to do it and use the STOCK serpentine belt. 1) Remove the A/C compressor 2) take it apart.... you will NOT need the back half of the housing or ANY of the internals 3)The ribbed pully that is on the AC housing is held on by a C clip and thats ALL that holds it on... you do NOT need the shaft or the outer piece of the pully.... the part that fits over the AC shaft with the teeth in it. 4) All you need is a long bolt, 2 washers, and a nut. All this is needed for is insurance.... in case the c clip ever fails the pully wont go flying off and damage the belt. Here is what it should look like when its done....... The reason I did all of this is simple.... its a major PITA to find the right sized belt when removing the AC, and a "dummy pully" cost anywhere from $60 to $120 depending on how much your dealer likes you. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus Comp Orange Euro Package #3474 of 3985 Date of Birth July 31, 03 Turbo,Quaife and a bunch of other crap 362whp/316wtq 22PSI on 93 octane......courtesy of Focus-Power and SuperSnailFab

04-05-2007, 06:50 PM	#2
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04-05-2007, 06:52 PM	#3
OrangeSVT03 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waverly , Ohio Posts: 4,326	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... Tried using one of those belts.... it was too long... tried one off of another zetec car... it was too short.. I finally got fed up with it. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus Comp Orange Euro Package #3474 of 3985 Date of Birth July 31, 03 Turbo,Quaife and a bunch of other crap 362whp/316wtq 22PSI on 93 octane......courtesy of Focus-Power and SuperSnailFab

04-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
jeeptofocus TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 210	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... Thats one way to make it work. I'm sure there's still going to be the drag on the engine, but primarily the weight savings is why people do the a/c delete (in addition to BFDownpipes). I thought that when you delete the A/C you will have problems with your defrost, or is that just on a regular zetec, or even just a rumor? That is pretty much the only think keeping me from doing the a/c delete on my zx3 because it has already lost the charge and I hope to someday hit your kind of numbers. __________________ 2001 Amazon Green ZX3 - the list of parts on the car that are stock is getting small 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 650R - the new toy

04-06-2007, 03:52 AM	#6
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04-06-2007, 09:19 AM	#8
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04-06-2007, 10:53 PM	#9
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04-07-2007, 10:57 AM	#10
OrangeSVT03 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waverly , Ohio Posts: 4,326	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... Compressor guts, lines, evap canister and condensor.... I'd guess 30 pounds maybe more. __________________ 2003 SVT Focus Comp Orange Euro Package #3474 of 3985 Date of Birth July 31, 03 Turbo,Quaife and a bunch of other crap 362whp/316wtq 22PSI on 93 octane......courtesy of Focus-Power and SuperSnailFab

04-08-2007, 05:35 PM	#11
dario14 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: syracuse ny Posts: 253	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... i had same problem with finding right size belt and the non ac one didnt do the trick eather so i had to rout it a litle diferent i belive not a 100% is been like 2 years since i done it

04-08-2007, 05:36 PM	#12
dario14 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: syracuse ny Posts: 253	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... could have lost that weight on the treadmill lol j/k

04-08-2007, 11:18 PM	#13
Tobyboom Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 3,861	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... The non AC belt is the proper one, you just have to route it correctly. HondaHunter and I had a tough time figuring it out on his car as well. But it does indeed work. I"ll see if I can get him to post a pic of the routing. __________________ 2008.5 True Red MazdaSPEED3 (stock for now...) 2009 White Mitsubishi Lancer GTS (hers) 2000 Black ZX3 with a Custom Focus-Power Intake System TIMES: 1/4: 12.557 @ 112mph (new time) POWER: 302.25 HP 278.66 TQ RIP Nazar Kitch (nazthug) 1983 - 2006

04-09-2007, 11:47 AM	#15
dario14 TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: syracuse ny Posts: 253	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... i will be 15pounds lighter by summer treadmill

04-10-2007, 09:45 AM	#16
Honda Hunter Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fabulous South Florida Posts: 4,857	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... lol, your still adding drag to the belt. Get a shorter belt and stop waisting your time. __________________ -Nick NaRdone

04-10-2007, 12:01 PM	#17
OrangeSVT03 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Waverly , Ohio Posts: 4,326	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... With the power level I'm at..... it just doesnt make any difference __________________ 2003 SVT Focus Comp Orange Euro Package #3474 of 3985 Date of Birth July 31, 03 Turbo,Quaife and a bunch of other crap 362whp/316wtq 22PSI on 93 octane......courtesy of Focus-Power and SuperSnailFab

04-10-2007, 01:56 PM	#18
Hocky Dyno Queen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 6,769	Re: So you wanna delete the AC... The added drag would be so little that it will never make any difference. But, the way I see it, you might as well free up the space. __________________ Holier than thou.

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