Removing A/C = Little weight savings

[Ti Kan]

Richard Hoffman writes:
> This total represents EVERYTHING from the engine-bay side of the A/C system.
> I took off all lines, brackets and fittings from the bumper to the firewall.
> I didn't touch anything under the dash, since thats WAY too much work!!
> ...
> Total 41 lbs, 14.3 oz

The only thing of substance under the dash for the A/C is the evaporator,
and that's not much weight either.  So, that wouldn't have added much
to the savings.

I understand that the CQ has a Nippondenso compressor, which is one
of the lighter factory compressors.  On the early type 44s the
GM-Delco compressor is much heavier, and the full-size York on the
4KQ and Coupes are also fairly substantial.  On those cars there would
be a bit more weight savings.

For someone who still primarily drives on the street and lives in
a warm climate at least part of the year, getting rid of the A/C is
probably not a sensible thing to do.  If you're building a dedicated
track car or a drag racer, on the other hand, then every ounce helps...

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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