Welcome to CEG first off. I've never heard of anyone saying they had to get rid of their AC in order to install the Vortech. As for the rest of your questions, I suggest you use the search feature. You should find TONS of information to help answer all of your question. Also FYI, there is a turbo that might be developed as well. So you just might want to hold off a bit if you are interested in a turbo instead of a supercharger.