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IMPREZvWRX · 12-24-2006, 06:44 PM

OK, I'm working on a project here, and I ran into two problems.

1) My stock A/C pump doesn't fit anymore.

2) The other A/C pump I have fits the motor, but the lines on the car don't fit.

Now, Ralph says he's got a bracket to fit my A/C pump to the motor, but I'm not sure it will work.

There's only one line that doesn't fit the new pump, and I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but at this time, I'm not really interested in spending money that isn't necessary to spend, since I don't really have any to spend to begin with.

Then, there's the obvious option of pulling everything A/C related out of the car. Now I know this seems a bit crazy, but I have other cars to drive on really hot days, and it'd be pretty cool to drop some 'extra weight.' Will I regret it? If so, will I feel like putting all that crap back in? Who knows.

What would you do?

sesolcSTI · 12-24-2006, 07:49 PM

First thing i would do is post pics of the buildup........and throw the AC in the can. Doesnt get too too hot here. I have AC and i barely ever run it.

teh DIRT · 12-24-2006, 07:51 PM

screw AC! roof vent!

sesolcSTI · 12-24-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teh DIRT

screw AC! roof vent!

YES YES YES! Roof vent for teh win!!!!!!!!! That is hands down what i would do!

Erik · 12-24-2006, 08:05 PM

dude, you have windows man, thats all you need. If your driving fast, what the hells the point of an AC?

a roof vent kicks ass as well.

IMPREZvWRX · 12-25-2006, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by letsRACE

dude, you have windows man, thats all you need. If your driving fast, what the hells the point of an AC?

a roof vent kicks ass as well.

Well, I live in NJ, so there is no driving fast...you can only go as fast as the 36,000 cars in front of you.

IMPREZvWRX · 12-25-2006, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sesolcSTI

First thing i would do is post pics of the buildup........

It's not much to look at. A bunch of used parts mixed together.

Renegade_ · 12-25-2006, 12:13 AM

I would drop the AC - Are you doing a swap? I know the AC mounting bracket doesn't fit on JDM motors so you gotta get one made or use the JDM one. I say screw AC - Just open the windows and enjoy the weather.

D Money · 12-25-2006, 12:37 AM

Roof vents are hot. I am about to buy one.

MPowerKai · 12-25-2006, 12:46 AM

My A/C is never off so you know what my answer is.

IMPREZvWRX · 12-25-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renegade_

I know the AC mounting bracket doesn't fit on JDM motors so you gotta get one made or use the JDM one.

The block is different? Hmm...this might seal the deal for the A/C.

Renegade_ · 12-25-2006, 01:30 AM

Ill find a link on RS25 - give me a couple of minutes

ho1ywars · 12-25-2006, 01:56 AM

i took mine out of both of my cars.

IMPREZvWRX · 12-28-2006, 03:04 AM

OK, got the stock pump to fit with a WRX A/C bracket....thanks, Ralph.

View Poll Results: What should I do with the A/C?
Take it all out.	14	93.33%
Leave the pump out for now, put the smaller one in when I have money for the new line.	1	6.67%
Try to make the stock pump fit.	0	0%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

12-24-2006, 06:44 PM	#1
IMPREZvWRX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Member #164 iTrader: (3)	Need your input on A/C OK, I'm working on a project here, and I ran into two problems. 1) My stock A/C pump doesn't fit anymore. 2) The other A/C pump I have fits the motor, but the lines on the car don't fit. Now, Ralph says he's got a bracket to fit my A/C pump to the motor, but I'm not sure it will work. There's only one line that doesn't fit the new pump, and I'm not sure how much it'd cost, but at this time, I'm not really interested in spending money that isn't necessary to spend, since I don't really have any to spend to begin with. Then, there's the obvious option of pulling everything A/C related out of the car. Now I know this seems a bit crazy, but I have other cars to drive on really hot days, and it'd be pretty cool to drop some 'extra weight.' Will I regret it? If so, will I feel like putting all that crap back in? Who knows. What would you do?

12-24-2006, 07:49 PM	#2
sesolcSTI Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jersey Member #40 My Ride: 2004 WRB WRX STi iTrader: (1)	First thing i would do is post pics of the buildup........and throw the AC in the can. Doesnt get too too hot here. I have AC and i barely ever run it. __________________ -2004 WRB WRX STi/ Cobb Stage 2/ 292awhp/304tq TST #40 / HP #009 / Blobeye Syndicate #99 GO PITTSBURGH!

12-24-2006, 08:05 PM	#5
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	dude, you have windows man, thats all you need. If your driving fast, what the hells the point of an AC? a roof vent kicks ass as well. __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods

12-25-2006, 12:13 AM	#8
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	I would drop the AC - Are you doing a swap? I know the AC mounting bracket doesn't fit on JDM motors so you gotta get one made or use the JDM one. I say screw AC - Just open the windows and enjoy the weather. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-25-2006, 01:30 AM	#12
Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	Ill find a link on RS25 - give me a couple of minutes __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-25-2006, 01:56 AM	#13
ho1ywars Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ewing, New Jersey Member #282 My Ride: S14, EF, 600RR iTrader: (2)	i took mine out of both of my cars.

12-28-2006, 03:04 AM	#14
IMPREZvWRX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Member #164 iTrader: (3)	OK, got the stock pump to fit with a WRX A/C bracket....thanks, Ralph.

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