A/C delete...how-to?

[J.Fro986]

Has anyone removed their A/C assembly? I'd like to know what's involved in removal, specifically: how to drain the coolant, which belt to use, what happens to the climate control unit, and how much weight did you lose???
cheers, folks,
Jeffro

[KenJ]

If you don't have this, it's worth having.  Lots of info.    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=porsche+boxster+service+manual

Weight....  ~ 40lbs? for complete removal.

The SpecBoxster group also go to a reduced pulley or "underdrive" pulley when doing this work and use an associated smaller belt.

good luck,

kj

[Lightning]

While I don't have one installed, I have to add a "+1" to the underdrive pulley. My car has melted a PS tank, worn out a water pump, and burned through a set of alternator brushes, and I think all of these issues could at least have been mitigated by underdriving the engine accessories during track events.