It has a 305 small block.
2006-11-19 14:00:18 · 11 answers · asked by Connor 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
they have a freewheeling clutch so there is a minimum drain on hp, maybe 2 or 3 most , but when you turn it on it can go up to 8 or 10 :(
2006-11-19 15:07:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You people who gave hillary a thumbs up are morons. How would using a shorter belt make the accessories run faster? Did the pulleys magically change sizes because of that? You will not really gain any horsepower. The biggest draw on the engine is your water pump, alternator, and power steering pump. The AC compressor won't take any power unless you have the AC or defroster on. If you don't turn on the AC in the summer, it will be pretty much just as good.
2006-11-20 06:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by sethle99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
0 HP....
The only time Horsepower is used up is when the compressor is "engaged" or ON . Sure there is a fractional loss of spinning the pulley bearing but it isn't worth measuring.
If you need HP just make sure A/C or compressor is in off mode. Also defrost mode runs compressor as well.
Vent mode does NOT use compressor.
2006-11-19 18:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shell Answer Man 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will gain NOTHING, as the compressor only is a drag when in use for A/C or defrost.
You will notice the defrost doesn't work very well at all either. The A/C system de-humidifies the hot air blowing and clears the windshield faster.
2006-11-19 15:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not that much. 5 hp? my buddy runs a chevy motor in his dirt track racecar, and he rufuses to run an alternator, because of HP loss. The HP loss is minimal, yet it will give you just that much extra. Besides, it's winter, and, you don't need A/C anyway. What are you out? 5-10 bucks for a new belt? try it!
2006-11-19 14:06:36 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. And the guy that said you will get better mpg is wrong. If the belt you have is in good shape, don't replace it. Using a shorter belt will make the other components (i.e. power steering, alternator, smog pump) run much faster than what they are designed for. If your A/C is not working and you don't want to fix it, don't worry about it. Keep the proper belt on the car.
2006-11-19 14:22:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i always take them of my cars your 305 you probly wont no any differnce in power you will get more power on smaller moters like 4 cylnders you notice a differenss big differeness in low end off the line every littel bit of power adds up
2006-11-19 16:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by Brandy A hungry c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and you wont gain enough to even notice,and you wont get no more gas mileage on it either you need to do a lot of work to this car before you,d notice a big differencee in the gas mileage on it,and the power they have a pretty peppy little engine in them anyway ,but you wont see no difference in what your going to do,,good luck,i hope this help,s
2006-11-19 15:51:27 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none but you will get better gas mileage
2006-11-19 14:04:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
none, i suggest keeping your a/c
2006-11-19 14:04:10 · answer #10 · answered by steve l 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋