Finally got around to taking out the a/c, an extremely easy job, although with the limited space the spring release fittings at the firewall can be a pita. Removed a little over 30lbs. and now running a 74.5'' belt...
Now just need to get some rubber plugs to plug the a/c lines at the firewall, I'm gonna leave everything thats in the dash on the chance the system gets put back in down the road. The pic is everything minus the silver line that runs below the pass. head. I also removed the fuses for the a/c, no need for power and in hopes no codes will be thrown.

 

If I lived in a place where I didn't need it, I would get rid of it too.

 

I've had the car almost 4 yrs now and never used it, so I figured it was time.

 

Maybe I'll pull mine out today.

 

man i hate florida my a/c doesn't work and i keep fixing it but another part leaks and then i end up having no a/c so now i've gone about 4months with no a/c. i wish i could just take it out and it not be 38497294082180 degrees outside.

did you notice a touch of power increase or atleast throttle response?

 

Right now im having clutch issues, so no difference has been felt yet.

 

I was also able to bypass two idler pulleys, which is mainly what dropped the belt length so much. I also had to get a grooved pulley for the tensioner.