2001 Cobra A/c Drag

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IvanP

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I have an 01 Cobra, 81k miles. Mods are Offroad H pipe, flowmaster 40s, K&N intake and steeda springs. I feel a very noticeable difference in performance when I have the A/C turned on (usally for the GF). Ive heard 5-10 hp drain, but somtimes it feels more like 30hp. I mean it feels like I've got a trailer hooked to me at times. Any ideas on what could cause this or how I can go about fixing it, or if this is considered normal for the new edge cobras. I know its a drastically more noticeable power loss on my cobra than any other car ive owned. Thanks for your time.

 

Mustang5L5

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When I had my 2003GT (purchased brand new), the power loss when the A/C clicked on was HUGE. It felt like I lost 50HP when I turned it on, and affected how I drove the car.

Amazing how far A/C compressor tech has come, because I've owned two new cars since then, and you can't feel the compressor at all. But it always amazed me at how much of a different the a/c on in my 03GT made in terms of power loss

 

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IvanP said:

I feel a very noticeable difference in performance when I have the A/C turned on (usally for the GF).

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You could consider the GF mod.

 

Neuron

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It shuts off at WOT so..........

 

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Nater_Potater

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My new-to-me '01 GT 4.6 feels like it's lost a couple of cylinder when out on the freeway on cruise control. The c/c picks it back up, the compressor drops off, and the car lurches forward as if those missing cylinders jumped back on line. Annoying!

 

robertsa

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Maybe I have an oddball. I don't really notice.

 

Neuron

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My '02 GT doesn't do that, heck even my '99 ZX2 4 banger doesn't do that. Kinda sounds like the engine is dropping out when under the load of the A/C Compressor. First thing I always do upon purchase is do a tuneup, change air and gas filters just to get a base line and peace of mind. No CEL or codes in memory?