How much HP does the A/C Rob?
11-21-2008, 04:17 PM
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How much HP does the A/C Rob?
Subject pretty much says it all I know it does something I could feel the difference today on the freeway just wanna know how much it takes away so i have an idea of how much HP it feels like... if that makes sense anyway look forward to your answers oh i was running it at the coldest setting on fasest setting BTW.
11-21-2008, 04:27 PM
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Thats odd I would have assumed more... I could honestly feel it the car was not even close to being as "jerky" as normal but actually must have been a mixture of going from a basically empty tank to a full one just remebered I filled up on the way. haha my bad
11-21-2008, 04:49 PM
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Having never driven a V8 until I got the Mustang I know whats its like to have the A/C stealing power and I can honestly say that when I drive mine with the A/C on I notice no difference in the performance of the car.....
Also what state are you in to still be needing A/C?? I'm in PA and its freaking snowing!!
Also what state are you in to still be needing A/C?? I'm in PA and its freaking snowing!!
11-21-2008, 04:54 PM
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California it was burnin up and the windows being down just wasn't cutting it today. Anyway just a little tidbit I will be cleaning my car and taking it down to the ocean this weekend for some pictures just a random FYI so you can all see it pure sexiness better. haha
11-21-2008, 05:45 PM
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What mods do you have on your car if any?
I ask because here's the thing. The AC on its' own robs very little power but it can make a HUGE difference in performance and here's why...
If it increases your underhood temps, it will effect your IAT's (Intake Air Temps) and if your IAT's go up, the computer pulls timing out of the car. Timing = power so less timing - less power.
I ask because here's the thing. The AC on its' own robs very little power but it can make a HUGE difference in performance and here's why...
If it increases your underhood temps, it will effect your IAT's (Intake Air Temps) and if your IAT's go up, the computer pulls timing out of the car. Timing = power so less timing - less power.