Originally posted by Auto-X Fil:
It's pretty minimal. Maybe a couple hp. You'll get just as good mileage with the AC on vs. windows down (better at higher speeds), so that says it's not huge.



Actually the A/C unit on our car SUCKS ASS. When running it robs about 20-30 TQ and the subsequent HP based on rpm. It's a steaming pile of inefficiency.

When it's not running is uses zero power.


2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.