ok im in the middle of a complete overhaul on my ram due to a jumped tooth on timing chain I was curious as to whether I could remove the ac system for the increase in hp, I know its not much but I really don't use it. I just wanted to verify that removal wouldn't interfere with anything else. I researched this on google and got nothing so wanted to ask for a second opinion

 

Just unplug the compressor so it won't engage. That pulley idling doesn't hurt anything.

 

I know I can just unplug it but if its not in use I would like to remove the lines and all the other stuff that would no longer be needed in the engine bay

 

Leave it in, keep it functional

 

You just need a shorter belt. I'm using one for a 95 5.2 grand Cherokee. It's kind of a tight fit. I needed someone to hold the tensioner in so I could use both hands to slide it on when it was new. I also cut off the ac compressor part off the alternator mount so it looks good.

 

You could install an underdrive pulley system. That would keep it functional and net you some power at the wheels.

 

How much gain do you get from unplugging the compressor and how much taking the ac pulley out of the loop?

 

Are you planning on taking that truck off any sweet jumps? Asking for a friend.

 

If you ever plan on reselling it, leave everything in place. Even if you never use AC, ever tried to defog your windows without it?

 

A/C compressor CAN take as much as 14hp to run. Generally it is significantly lower than that though. Usually right around 5hp..... I think the alternator takes more than that....

Removing it all won't give you any better gas mileage, at least, not noticeably..... if it doesn't work, it won't save you any horsepower at all. It takes next to nothing to spin that pulley when the compressor isn't engaged. Removing the weight will help a VERY little bit...... If your big concern was for quarter miles times, I would say "go for it"... but, for mileage? Not worth the effort, or the hit in resale value with it gone.