[Flyineunos]

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]

nope, just have to deal with it

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

 

[Flyineunos]

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]

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]

well it automaticall disengages the compressor at WOT doesnt it?

 

[roadsternut]

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]

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!