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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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How much horse power does the air conditioner compressor use?
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How much horse power does the air conditioner compressor use?
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Not sure, but it shuts off during WOT so it doesn't affect any real acceleration.

But remember that the SAE Net HP Rating already takes the compressor into account.


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What I want to know is how much horsepower does the compressor actually use when it is running.


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What I want to know is how much horsepower does the compressor actually use when it is running.
I'd guess around 15-20 or so.
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These new rotary type compressors are very efficient. Not much drag at all.
Couple that with the ECM which shuts the compressor off during WOT and you have a very effective setup.
I remember the older GM style compressors. long and round with I think 5 pistons.. now that was a drag on HP.
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These new rotary type compressors are very efficient. Not much drag at all.
Couple that with the ECM which shuts the compressor off during WOT and you have a very effective setup.
I remember the older GM style compressors. long and round with I think 5 pistons.. now that was a drag on HP.
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You're right. It's probably more like 5-15.
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