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12-19-2008, 11:52 AM
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AC Mod?
Haven't seen much talk about removing power from the belt to get your HP return. Anyone done this? I bought a set of Lightweight pulleys plan on installing them as well. I never use my AC anyway so I figured id get the signifigant HP return from it instead.
Anyone seen the results on a rx-8? Should put roughly 30% more power to the wheels.
Anyone seen the results on a rx-8? Should put roughly 30% more power to the wheels.
12-19-2008, 01:09 PM
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A/C should sap about 7hp from the engine crank - when it is on!
When the a/c is off, or under full throttle, the parasitic loss from the belt / clutch is negligible.
You'd do way better by reducing unsprung weight.
Or, taking your golfclubs and such out of the trunk.
When the a/c is off, or under full throttle, the parasitic loss from the belt / clutch is negligible.
You'd do way better by reducing unsprung weight.
Or, taking your golfclubs and such out of the trunk.
12-19-2008, 02:18 PM
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according to jeff, the AC takes 20hp to run. but as you said, you dont notice it because when you hit the throttle it turns off. above 65% throttle position it cuts off.
take out all the seats except the drivers seat for a more noticeable gain in acceleration.
take out all the seats except the drivers seat for a more noticeable gain in acceleration.
12-19-2008, 02:27 PM
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you're not getting anywhere near that much hp by disabling the A/C. Good idea but it's just not realistic, sorry.
12-19-2008, 02:53 PM
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reminds me of a taxi cab driver I had once down deep in the interior of Mexico. It was probably 11PM at night and we were going a good 120 kph winding through mountain passes and he kept turning off the headlights.
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
12-19-2008, 04:00 PM
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I guess I don't understand what "removing power from the belt" means. If the AC is off, the pulley turns freely.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
12-19-2008, 10:08 PM
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reminds me of a taxi cab driver I had once down deep in the interior of Mexico. It was probably 11PM at night and we were going a good 120 kph winding through mountain passes and he kept turning off the headlights.
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
Listen, this car is new to me. Im a SuperBike rider normally. I came here seeking advice so I didn't make any lame mistakes. And I was going off somthing I heard from sombody. I got the answer I was looking from Silver
( ty silver )
Tnx to everyone that replied with somthing constructive to say.
12-21-2008, 08:01 AM
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I guess I don't understand what "removing power from the belt" means. If the AC is off, the pulley turns freely.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
12-21-2008, 11:56 AM
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Ok, not very constuctive reply...
Listen, this car is new to me. Im a SuperBike rider normally. I came here seeking advice so I didn't make any lame mistakes. And I was going off somthing I heard from sombody. I got the answer I was looking from Silver
( ty silver )
Tnx to everyone that replied with somthing constructive to say.
Listen, this car is new to me. Im a SuperBike rider normally. I came here seeking advice so I didn't make any lame mistakes. And I was going off somthing I heard from sombody. I got the answer I was looking from Silver
( ty silver )
Tnx to everyone that replied with somthing constructive to say.
12-21-2008, 05:11 PM
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Ok, not very constuctive reply...
Listen, this car is new to me. Im a SuperBike rider normally. I came here seeking advice so I didn't make any lame mistakes. And I was going off somthing I heard from sombody. I got the answer I was looking from Silver
( ty silver )
Tnx to everyone that replied with somthing constructive to say.
Listen, this car is new to me. Im a SuperBike rider normally. I came here seeking advice so I didn't make any lame mistakes. And I was going off somthing I heard from sombody. I got the answer I was looking from Silver
( ty silver )
Tnx to everyone that replied with somthing constructive to say.
12-21-2008, 05:28 PM
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I guess I don't understand what "removing power from the belt" means. If the AC is off, the pulley turns freely.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
One thing to keep in mind is that despite the indicator lights, the AC will ALWAYS be on with the blower, EXCEPT when the blower is in full-face mode. So, that is the way to turn it off without pulling a fuse.
When AC is not on you are not loosing any power because the wheel is disengaged from the unit and spins freely without any resistance.
With AC on you loos 5-7whp ... we had civic dynoed to see the differance .
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12-21-2008, 06:26 PM
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12-21-2008, 06:51 PM
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Haven't seen much talk about removing power from the belt to get your HP return. Anyone done this? I bought a set of Lightweight pulleys plan on installing them as well. I never use my AC anyway so I figured id get the signifigant HP return from it instead.
Anyone seen the results on a rx-8? Should put roughly 30% more power to the wheels.
Anyone seen the results on a rx-8? Should put roughly 30% more power to the wheels.
12-22-2008, 09:09 PM
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reminds me of a taxi cab driver I had once down deep in the interior of Mexico. It was probably 11PM at night and we were going a good 120 kph winding through mountain passes and he kept turning off the headlights.
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
After about 20 minutes I finally asked him WTF he was doing and he informed me that he was saving gas...
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