a/c compressor

[towelie]

I have a 98 ranger 2.5l manual.

My a/c compressor squeaks. I was wondering how easy can I take it out if at all possible. And will it give me a horsepower gain?

thanx

[bluebug]

Why not just get it fixed? Otherwise maybe just a shorter belt not routed over the compressor pulley.

[2000mudder]

you will get verry minimun gain in power. mabey 1 hp.

[towelie]

I don't care to get it fixed at the moment. Iwas just hoping it would giveme some kind of horsepower gain.