Removing A/C = Little weight savings

[Brian Devlin]

> 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 savin

Out of curiosity I just weighed the York sitting in my
garage- only 24lbs with a big double-belt pulley on
it. I always thought it was heavier. I'm pretty sure
the Delco compressors are heavier- I used to have one
of those sitting around in my garage too.
-Brian


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