AC + Slower
Originally Posted by hypeiv
+1 I heard the 300zx did that I was wondering if the 350Z did it as well...
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Originally Posted by Bran_BranZ33
i notice the power loss.
the AC sucks in the 350z anyways i drive with the windows down most of the time.
the AC sucks in the 350z anyways i drive with the windows down most of the time.
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Originally Posted by 510dat
When my dad was giving me some driving lessons on the freeway, long ago, he showed me that effect in our Ford Aerostar. At 65mph he turned the AC on, and the van slowed down about 3mph, which is 4.6% reduction in speed (and presumably hp to the wheels). Assuming that translates to the Z, that's a 14hp loss. (300 x .954= 286)
So yes, you do lose power when you use your AC. Which is why it reduces your fuel efficiency; we drive the same speed, but need more fuel to maintain that speed and extra power drain.
So yes, you do lose power when you use your AC. Which is why it reduces your fuel efficiency; we drive the same speed, but need more fuel to maintain that speed and extra power drain.
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At peak load, 134A systems (that's the modern refrigerant) require about 2.5 HP per ton of refrigeration (1 ton = 12,000 Btu's) Conventional automotive systems are 2.5 to 4 tons. I would estimate our systems at about 3 tons.
So modern aoto A/C systems can add about a 6-10 HP max load. Our system is probably about 7-8 hp peak load.
And BTW, all modern auto A/C systems have some method of dropping out the compressor under heavy accell or WOT, so when you are calling for power, the A/C shuts down.
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So modern aoto A/C systems can add about a 6-10 HP max load. Our system is probably about 7-8 hp peak load.
And BTW, all modern auto A/C systems have some method of dropping out the compressor under heavy accell or WOT, so when you are calling for power, the A/C shuts down.
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Originally Posted by NISMOdtc
Out of all the cars that ive driven on a regular basis....the Z has, by far, the best AC...very cold.
I never use A/C. Drop the top. I have a roadster.
The Z AC is incredible. I was thinking of getting an underdrive pulley not just because I thought the power would be nice, but because I'll never use the AC to its full potential 
. It's summer here now though, I've been using it a bit more than before 
EDIT I dynoed with the AC on and still ran 233whp, it can't be that much of a pull...?
. It's summer here now though, I've been using it a bit more than before EDIT I dynoed with the AC on and still ran 233whp, it can't be that much of a pull...?
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Originally Posted by iceburns288
EDIT I dynoed with the AC on and still ran 233whp, it can't be that much of a pull...?
As i said..."Our system is probably about 7-8 hp peak load"
And the compressor disengages at WOT.
An underdrive pulley for the A/C compressor is kinda silly, IMO. If you want to reduce the compressor load, just raise the temp setting on the A/C control (or turn it off)
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HAHAHHAHAHA 
Originally Posted by BobaFettm
I can feel the difference changing the AC on to off with 505whp...
you can frigin feel the difference... and keep the stock pulley or go with UR ONLY!!! NO KJR!!! They will eat your crank and cost you at least AT THE LEAST!!! 6k to pull the engine out of the car pretty much...
you can frigin feel the difference... and keep the stock pulley or go with UR ONLY!!! NO KJR!!! They will eat your crank and cost you at least AT THE LEAST!!! 6k to pull the engine out of the car pretty much...
Originally Posted by Hella
exactly when does this happen? Because myself and several hundred others have been running the KJR for a while now.
Are you saying this from your experience?
I also have KJR crank pulley.