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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Default How much power loss when A/C on?

When I turn my A/C I feel an amazing power loss. How much power would you say is lost when you turn on the A/C. I've been arguing with my cuzin about it for a little while now.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:19 PM
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15 hp
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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15hp? I feel a lot more loss than 15hp when I turn my AC on, but that could just be my mind. Feels more like 25-30. =\
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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I'd estimate 10-15%.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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It is about 10-15%. The loss felt depends on how strong the motor is. A 350 V8 will barely feel a loss, but a torque-less Honda will feel abit of lag.

David
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 10:46 PM
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i agree with him
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:30 AM
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sounds about right
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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newbies
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 10:00 AM
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newbies
bom you are so cool, im sure because you have been on an internet BB you know so much more then them...

ignorance
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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I raced with my A/C on my first time racing at a strip. I ran 15.47 and with it off had a best time of 15.008 for the night...
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