Has anyone tried running a XX4 as a 2WD?

[Rocking Donkey]

I remember some time in the mid-90's, when the first lot of mid motor 2wd conversions came out, some people at my club started running 4wd cars as 2wd by taking out the front belts, diff and driveshafts. The cars seemed to handle pretty well, but the increased drag having a belt going to the rear wheels caused them issues lasting with hot motors and 1700's. Now thats not an issue any more I'm going to give it another go, but was wondering if anyone else had tried or had any tips?

Cheers

Ben