Bypassing AC unit

[xaaronx]

i'm looking to get a smaller belt to bypass my AC. do i just buy a 90-93 accord belt meant for one without the AC option?

[4U2H8ME]

I did this, what you need to do is get 1 of those measuring tape that seamstress use and wrap it around the pulleys excluding the ac pulley. go to the auto parts store with the measurement and how many ribs on the belt and they can match 1 for you.

[lucid]

Yay, time to play guess the belt! Keep in mind that a single belt will have a listed size, and a different actual size. You need to know how many ribs and how long- then you have to be lucky. I always end up going back at least once and having to adjust length after fitting it. Getting one for a CB w/o A/C (they make those, right?) will probably work.

which should be this: 90 accord dx
BANDO Part # 5PK955B {Alternator Drive Belt
Alternator Belt, wo/A.C. #31110PT0004}

$8.78 $0.00 $8.78

[C91BLX7]

i'm looking to get a smaller belt to bypass my AC. do i just buy a 90-93 accord belt meant for one without the AC option?

Why, the a/c clutch puts no drag on the engine at all when off.

[lucid]

Why, the a/c clutch puts no drag on the engine at all when off.

It takes some energy just to move a longer belt and an extra pulley even if the full load isn't on it.

[teglovinvtec]

they sell the belt without ac i got mine at advanceauto forget the belt size tho sorry u could prolly look it up on the website

[carcollectorkid]

i just got a 91 dx non a/c belt for my H. works fine.

[foamypirate]

It takes some energy just to move a longer belt and an extra pulley even if the full load isn't on it.

So you gain a whopping 0.0001 HP?

[lucid]

I posted the Bando part number and price.
An autoparts store can order it for your "dx w/o A/C", or can cross-reference the Bando # with theirs. 5PK955B

[xaaronx]

So you gain a whopping 0.0001 HP?

wouldn't hurt if you're not using the feature. what's to complain about? lol

and thanks for the help, guys.