Bigfoot Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Is it normal in C5's to have the AC cut down/"turn off" under hard acceleration; then when back to neutral throttle it comes back up to normal operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICULUKN Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 There is a clutch on the AC to disengage when the engine is under WOT. This allows the AC unit to spin freely and reduce the parasitic load on the engine; free hp... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intmd8r Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 There is a clutch on the AC to disengage when the engine is under WOT. This allows the AC unit to spin freely and reduce the parasitic load on the engine; free hp... Gotta love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 With Corvettes there is no such thing as "free HP". It all costs big $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thanks guys...had a hunch but just wanted to make sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Pedal Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Guess we know how you're driving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Who me? Not a chance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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