318 a/c delete

[davedart73]

I want to pull the a/c on my '73 Dart with a stock 318 and power steering. Does anybody have the part #'s for non-a/c pulleys (crank, alt., wp, ps)? Will my current water pump be usable w/o the a/c? The interior unit is an underdash mount. It shouldn't have any bearing on the interior heat ducting.
thanks

 

[moparPW200guy]

dude if its original and in good shape LEAVE IT!!!!! just disconnect the power to it. if ithe car is in as good of shape as you say i would do whatever it takes to keep it "looking" stock. build the motor and whatever to make it fun but leave it looking stock. thats what i am doing with my 72 scamp.

 

[davedart73]

dude if its original and in good shape LEAVE IT!!!!! just disconnect the power to it. if ithe car is in as good of shape as you say i would do whatever it takes to keep it "looking" stock. build the motor and whatever to make it fun but leave it looking stock. thats what i am doing with my 72 scamp.

Advice taken. Compressor does look like a big wart on top of the motor though.

 

[GotDart]

Compressor does look like a big wart on top of the motor though.

My '71 has a/c with that big V2 compressor too. Not sure how much that thing weighs, but I am sure it's a bunch. Mine is going to get 'replaced' someday with a polished Sanden compressor and the condenser will be changed out to a parallel flow for better efficiency with r134a. Down here in SE Texas a/c is a must for a street car that gets driven with any regularity. But hopefully I can improve the functionality as well as lighten up the front end and beautify the engine compartment all at the same time. :glasses7:

 

[Orionsax7]

Down here in SE Texas a/c is a must for a street car that gets driven with any regularity.

Yeah, down here in SE Texas...........I wish I had A/C in my Demon.

 

[moparPW200guy]

yeah and plus if ya wanna go on a trip down south just plug the AC back in

 

[318scamp]

I just removed my a/c unit last week, the compressor is weight about 35-40 lbs, I would guess.