Does anybody have A/C still???? Got a question...

Flyineunos · 10-05-2006, 01:45 AM

Just wondering if any of you guys still have and use your A/C?

If you do, this is for you.

Is there anyway to lessen the parasitic drag from the compressor? Everytime I turn it on it zapps about 50% power according to the butt dyno.

Please don't tell me not to use it.......I only use it when it is crazy hot...But when I do use it, it is a life saver...literally.

Fritch · 10-05-2006, 02:42 AM

nope, just have to deal with it

or install a turbo/supercharger, it seriously helps no joke

Flyineunos · 10-05-2006, 04:15 PM

I got a turbo and it zaps the power too. The turbo helps but I am interested in reducing parasitic drag. Possibly a pully change or Hi Performance compressor if they even make one.

Bryan · 10-05-2006, 04:19 PM

Nope. You really can't do it. Keep in mind, the pulley and belt have to have friction or else the belt will simply slide and you'll have no A/C

Dicker · 10-05-2006, 04:29 PM

well it automaticall disengages the compressor at WOT doesnt it?

roadsternut · 10-05-2006, 04:57 PM

I ran a hillclimb once with aircon on (left on accidently) and off. The difference in time was 1/10th of a second. Under WOT, the aircon compressor clutch disengages. When you need the power, its there. Unless the aircon clutch is knackered (which can happen, but it usually leads to smoking under the bonnet).

a13n0rma1 · 10-07-2006, 04:02 PM

What about squealing just when the AC is on or at start up?

I figure it's a loose belt, but it really only happens when the AC is on. No way am I gonna change the AC compressor at 112K miles either, that can't be right!

10-05-2006, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Flyineunos Speed Tribe OG Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,978	Does anybody have A/C still???? Got a question... Just wondering if any of you guys still have and use your A/C? If you do, this is for you. Is there anyway to lessen the parasitic drag from the compressor? Everytime I turn it on it zapps about 50% power according to the butt dyno. Please don't tell me not to use it.......I only use it when it is crazy hot...But when I do use it, it is a life saver...literally.
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10-05-2006, 02:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fritch Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 339	nope, just have to deal with it or install a turbo/supercharger, it seriously helps no joke
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10-05-2006, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Flyineunos Speed Tribe OG Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,978	Re: Does anybody have A/C still???? Got a question... I got a turbo and it zaps the power too. The turbo helps but I am interested in reducing parasitic drag. Possibly a pully change or Hi Performance compressor if they even make one.
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10-05-2006, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dicker Esteemed Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino Hills CA Posts: 3,413	well it automaticall disengages the compressor at WOT doesnt it?
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10-05-2006, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
roadsternut Esteemed Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,790	Re: Does anybody have A/C still???? Got a question... I ran a hillclimb once with aircon on (left on accidently) and off. The difference in time was 1/10th of a second. Under WOT, the aircon compressor clutch disengages. When you need the power, its there. Unless the aircon clutch is knackered (which can happen, but it usually leads to smoking under the bonnet).

10-07-2006, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
a13n0rma1 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Great Falls, VA Posts: 209	What about squealing just when the AC is on or at start up? I figure it's a loose belt, but it really only happens when the AC is on. No way am I gonna change the AC compressor at 112K miles either, that can't be right!
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