does A/C really make you accelerate slower?

nba1341 · July 16th, 2007, 03:44 PM

^^^
if this is true how much slower?

I want to know because I was gonna get A/C but thats not to cool if your slower....

HMUSN · July 16th, 2007, 03:53 PM

yes it does.

it draws power from your motor when your a/c is on.
I have no idea how much but I will look into it.

Murderjetz · July 16th, 2007, 03:54 PM

I've been playing around with this lately...
I tried it once and it did seem to give me a bit more power, but all the other times I didn't notice much, so maybe it was just in my head.

You can always just turn it off anyways. that's what I was doing when I was trying it out to see if it actually is faster, just turned it off, along with my stereo. I THINK it gave more power but I really don't know, it's a very small amount if anything.

You could also get underdrive and alternator pullies at the same time, to free up power from your accessories (such as your AC) and put it to the wheels, so you could put your AC in and actually get an increase in power.

Juggalo_X · July 16th, 2007, 04:09 PM

at WOT the a/c system will be shut off by the PCM to free up the power though.

JASonic · July 16th, 2007, 04:18 PM

everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

HMUSN · July 16th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by ja002gl

everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

that would make a great race for you and the 2.3 then

fogged306 · July 16th, 2007, 04:26 PM

A/C is a parasitic loss on your motor because it is another pulley that has to be spun by the crank. It also adds weight to the car. If you remove it you might not feel it by the seat of your pants but you will see it in ET's and trap speeds a little.

MSO · July 16th, 2007, 06:00 PM

ever run a/c in a 2.3?

it aint pretty

fogged306 · July 16th, 2007, 06:16 PM

ahhh... my favorite avie, back and bigger than ever!

C MY 4D · July 16th, 2007, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Juggalo_X

at WOT the a/c system will be shut off by the PCM to free up the power though.

+1

Ninjawafers! · July 16th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by ja002gl

everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

that is definitely sig material

MSO · July 16th, 2007, 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

Originally Posted by ja002gl

everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

that is definitely sig material

coastie!!!

how's it goin homie?

tsp_2177 · July 16th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

ever run a/c in a 2.3?

it aint pretty

or a 2.5 ranger i use to rather sweat bullets and ride with the a/c off in the summer than run it definitely if there were hills 2.5s and hills don't agree enough as it is

Luis_GT · July 16th, 2007, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie

Originally Posted by ja002gl

everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

that is definitely sig material

done

MSO · July 16th, 2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by tsp_2177

Originally Posted by My'StangOpens

ever run a/c in a 2.3?

it aint pretty

or a 2.5 ranger i use to rather sweat bullets and ride with the a/c off in the summer than run it definitely if there were hills 2.5s and hills don't agree enough as it is

i disagree with that

my friend's '87 2.3 ranger can get up hills like theres no tomorrow

my mustang takes hills like a champ, in fact, i live in a city of hills..

and i never shift above 3k rpms..

tsp_2177 · July 16th, 2007, 11:42 PM

well my 01 ranger was some economic edition crap so it was geared high in 4th & 5th so on a big hill i use to have to take em in 3rd and a 2.5 with a glasspack and duals did'nt sound to pretty at 4k or above had a pretty nice rumble at idle for a 4 cyl tho

87foxbodylx · July 16th, 2007, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by fogged306

A/C is a parasitic loss on your motor because it is another pulley that has to be spun by the crank. It also adds weight to the car. If you remove it you might not feel it by the seat of your pants but you will see it in ET's and trap speeds a little.

even if you take out the a/c you still have to get an eliminator pulley which in turns, is another pully to spin, except its not as heavy.. so its pretty much a waste of money for .1 thousands of a second in the 1/4.....

MSO · July 16th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by tsp_2177

well my 01 ranger was some economic edition crap so it was geared high in 4th & 5th so on a big hill i use to have to take em in 3rd and a 2.5 with a glasspack and duals did'nt sound to pretty at 4k or above had a pretty nice rumble at idle for a 4 cyl tho

well no shit, its a stroker

lol!

i think they sound good above 4k.. with a glasspack is even better!

Tony_90fox · July 16th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Uhhh, no you dont. You can get the kit that moves the P/S pump up or the March Bracket that moves the Alternator over.

fogged306 · July 17th, 2007, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by 87foxbodylx

Originally Posted by fogged306

A/C is a parasitic loss on your motor because it is another pulley that has to be spun by the crank. It also adds weight to the car. If you remove it you might not feel it by the seat of your pants but you will see it in ET's and trap speeds a little.

even if you take out the a/c you still have to get an eliminator pulley which in turns, is another pully to spin, except its not as heavy.. so its pretty much a waste of money for .1 thousands of a second in the 1/4.....

yea, what tony said.... I have the bracket that moves your power steering pump so you dont have to get that stupid pulley.

July 16th, 2007, 03:44 PM	#1
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	does A/C really make you accelerate slower? ^^^ if this is true how much slower? I want to know because I was gonna get A/C but thats not to cool if your slower.... __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

July 16th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	yes it does. it draws power from your motor when your a/c is on. I have no idea how much but I will look into it. __________________

July 16th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#3
Murderjetz Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 1,001 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've been playing around with this lately... I tried it once and it did seem to give me a bit more power, but all the other times I didn't notice much, so maybe it was just in my head. You can always just turn it off anyways. that's what I was doing when I was trying it out to see if it actually is faster, just turned it off, along with my stereo. I THINK it gave more power but I really don't know, it's a very small amount if anything. You could also get underdrive and alternator pullies at the same time, to free up power from your accessories (such as your AC) and put it to the wheels, so you could put your AC in and actually get an increase in power. __________________ Listen to my music \| Visit my garage

July 16th, 2007, 06:00 PM	#8
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,933 iTrader: 0 reviews	ever run a/c in a 2.3? it aint pretty __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]OBEY THE FACE![/FONT][/SIZE] Edited By Moderator. Next time will be a ban.

July 16th, 2007, 11:42 PM	#16
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	well my 01 ranger was some economic edition crap so it was geared high in 4th & 5th so on a big hill i use to have to take em in 3rd and a 2.5 with a glasspack and duals did'nt sound to pretty at 4k or above had a pretty nice rumble at idle for a 4 cyl tho __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

July 16th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#4
Juggalo_X I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang 232/CBR600 14+@Slow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Western Ontario Posts: 6,688 iTrader: 0 reviews	at WOT the a/c system will be shut off by the PCM to free up the power though.

July 16th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#5
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	everything makes my car slower. If I fart in my car on a hot day, it robs like 120 hp.

July 16th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#7
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	A/C is a parasitic loss on your motor because it is another pulley that has to be spun by the crank. It also adds weight to the car. If you remove it you might not feel it by the seat of your pants but you will see it in ET's and trap speeds a little.

July 16th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#9
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	ahhh... my favorite avie, back and bigger than ever!

July 16th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#19
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	Uhhh, no you dont. You can get the kit that moves the P/S pump up or the March Bracket that moves the Alternator over. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

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