gooner 1

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right iv go a v2 with a 23.5 md321 turbo im gonna be looking at about 420/ 450 bhp we are putting all togever at the min and some of my mates are saying to take off the air con can the air con take the power if all its gonna do is give me 5/15 bhp more ill keep the cold air what shd i do

Tazman861

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Doesn't the A/C compressor cut off when the car is on WOT therefore it shouldn't affect the max power?

I'd rather keep the A/C especially for a road car, a track day special is different tho'

gooner 1

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it is gonna be a road car

dean_gti

The last owner of my ver 4 sti saw fit to remove it, and I see no reason to put it back as we only get a few days when I need it tbh.

keef256

the compressor is using very little power when it is not running as you are only turning the pulley. yes with the standard ECU the aircon compressor gets disengaged when you bury the throttle.

BLU

iTrader: (27)

Take it out, you'll get quite the weight saving too

dunx

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What use is a load of power if you are hot and sweaty and lose concentration ?

Keep it for a road car, 400 bhp in a classic isn't going to notice a kg.'s of aircon.

IMHO.

dunx

53

iTrader: (41)

Bin it, never use mine anyway, windows FTW ! Besides you have a roof flap !!!

wazlee

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Wouldn't removing the A/C aid in cooling ?

Just a thought as the A/C condenser sits in front of the coolant rad

Well, that's the reason for me thinking about removing the A/C anyway !