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  • A/C and HP question???

    how much HP do you lose, if any, when u have your A/C on?
    i was told like 20 horses, but want to know if that is true??? thanks
    FYI...didnt really know what section to post this in
    \"there are things known, and things unknown, and inbetween are the doors\"-jim morrison<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro</a>

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    Re: A/C and HP question???

    thats pretty close... a/c kills man... my girl wants to use to use that instead of windows down every time it get warm.. drives me crazy

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    • #3
      Re: A/C and HP question???

      20 horses seems a bit on the high side. I'd guess somewhere between 5-10. The engine computer shuts down the AC above 4000 rpm, fwiw.
      \'00 f-bird 3.8 M5 coupe, pewter metallic<br />Torsen LSD, Pro 5.0 shifter, Spec stage 1 clutch, Y87 muffler, aftermarket stereo<br />-more fun than the Oldsmobile it replaced...

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      • #4
        Re: A/C and HP question???

        forgot that i started this threatd until jus now...thanks for the replies....97burnout, my g/f is the same way....drives me crazy, plus it wastes gas......terminalgedree, what is "fwiw"????
        \"there are things known, and things unknown, and inbetween are the doors\"-jim morrison<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/99NBMCamaro</a>

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        • #5
          Re: A/C and HP question???

          "for what its worth"
          2000 Camaro 3800 A4

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          • #6
            Re: A/C and HP question???

            I believe it takes about 10% HP loss.
            -Rick<br /><br />Bright White \'95 Firebird Convertible 3.4L A4 - Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Zexel Torsen Posi-traction, Black Checkered Stripes, Clear Corners, Misc. Appearance Mods.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2077741\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2077741</a> <br /><br />AIM ID: AxSlane

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            • #7
              Re: A/C and HP question???

              do you realize that when you go WOP, the compressor turns off and free wheels?
              2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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              • #8
                Re: A/C and HP question???

                My g/f is just like your alls though. She's like "it blows my hair."

                Bah.

                I dont know about power loss but I saw a test on Car and Driver or something of gas mileage of AC vs. Down windows. These guys ran around a race track in an expedition with the same amount of gas and i'm pretty sure the guy with the windows down ran out of gas first. Dont know why, shocked me.
                1998 Camaro V6 \"Black Mamba\"<br />Y87<br />Whisper Lid w/ K&N filter<br />Flowmaster American Thunder<br />Numerous appearance mods.<br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2154172\" target=\"_blank\">Car Domain</a>

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                • #9
                  Re: A/C and HP question???

                  because of the large drag caused by them being down. an AC compressor by design is not a big drain on your engine.
                  2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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                  • #10
                    Re: A/C and HP question???

                    In one of the recent Motor Trends they were testing a new Z06, and the cabin got really hot because it was like on it's 7th run. So they had to turn the A/C on, and while it was on the Vette ran it's fastest time...... cool.

                    1998 White Camaro 3800, A4, MagnaFlow Cat-Back, Zexel & 3.42's, Jet Chip Stage 2, Whisper Lid, and Ram Air.

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                    • #11
                      Re: A/C and HP question???

                      well like i said, having the AC on will racing or just going WOT, will not effect your engine's output because the module commands it off thus it free wheels. Thats cool it ran it's fastest time but it had nothing to with the AC compressor.
                      2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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