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.
2001 Cobra A/c Drag
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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
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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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?
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