When I had my parents' old '89 Corollover, I couldn't accelerate at all if the
A/C was on.
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> Has someone actually Dyno proven the loss? It sure feels more than 4HP when
> it's on.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mike Styer
> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 12:25 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: RE: Engine+Cold air good (idea)
>
> Is that all?!? Hoo boy :) Makes me even more glad i have my electric fan
> :)
>
> Mike S.
>
> Parasitic loss from an AC compressor that uses R134 refrigerant (one of the
> newer ones) is 4 hp. Yep, you heard it right, 4 hp. Your clutch fan is the
> killer, not the AC.
>
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