Powersteering and airconditioning?

[Zexamericano]

Ok, I drive a 92 Civic LX 1.5. I have no airconditioning, and I'm getting ready to take off the power steering. Does anyone have an estimate on how much HP that frees up?

[ebpda9]

i'd say about 15hp

[blind34_1]

bull crap! no way! id say maybe 1 or 2. 3 at the most!
I would be interested in seeing beofre and after dyno numbers though.

[Zexamericano]

HMM...I'll shoot the middle and believe 8......he...I'll feel a difference if it's more than 10, so I'll take it off and post back. Oh yeah , I forgott, my car isn't running right now. When it is, I will.

[Boosted3g]

3 or 4 horse is about what youll get. The AC really dont sap the power too much because its on a clutch. When your not using it, it spins fairly free.

[Leets]

don't expect a whole lot from removing the ps. I took mine off (cuz the pump's leaking and causing a mess) and didn't notice much except that steering was suddenly more difficult. I plan on swapping out the whole system, but only because it's cheaper than buying a new pump. PS is a nice luxury so if you have any doubt whatsoever, don't do it.