[Z06] Air Conditioner and H/P?
#2
Le Mans Master
Pro Mechanic
It depends upon engine rpm (how fast you are turning the compressor), but generally around 10 hp +/-. Most vehicles (with computers) have a switch that will turn off the a/c automatically at WOT, so it doesn't affect max hp.
#3
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Thx for the info--I wonder how much the 1/4 mile times would be slower with a/c on?
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#4
Drifting
Negligable I'd imagine since again, it should turn off @ WOT. Mythbusters did a show on this and found that a vehicle is more efficient running w/ the AC on and windows up as opposed to AC off and windows down, now - AC off and windows up would probably be the most ideal, but then again in a Z06 at the track you'd be sweating your *** off....can't run the 1/4 w/ the windows down though can ya?
#6
Melting Slicks
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Negligable I'd imagine since again, it should turn off @ WOT. Mythbusters did a show on this and found that a vehicle is more efficient running w/ the AC on and windows up as opposed to AC off and windows down, now - AC off and windows up would probably be the most ideal, but then again in a Z06 at the track you'd be sweating your *** off....can't run the 1/4 w/ the windows down though can ya?
#7
Drifting
Auto crossing it will cost you .02 on avg.
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#10
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I just read an article--2008 Z06 505 h/p--lost 18 ponies-with all acc. on the dyno -peak h/p--im thinking c5 z05 would be down 14 h/p with air on-yes all acc. on take power--ac being the most-
#11
Racer
I can notice the difference. Mostly because the engine decelerates faster than with the A/C compressor off. I have to change the timing of my shifts to compensate.
#12
Racer
Actually, they found Going less than 50 mph it is more efficient to leave the windows down, but going greater than 50 mph it is more efficient to use the A/C.
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#18
Burning Brakes
It wouldn't be problem if only one car was doing it, since the amount of water would barely amount to droplets at speed... but a whole road course full of cars running their air conditioning certainly could catch somebody a bit off guard when they catch a slick spot mid-corner
Drag strip... maybe.