Is it normal for just switching on the compressor to cause a car to feel like it's lost 2 cyls? I mean, a minor loss I could understand, but my poor car just *hates* running the A/C.. and being in AZ this is becoming a pain.

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Mine doesn't feel that bad at all. I can hardly tell it's even on, and it blows 57 degree air Aaahhhhh

 

Long..long ago, when my a/c was charged, it did feel like I was driving a Geo (gutless). So needless to say I didnt use the a/c much. Even in the scorching heat here in AZ.

 

well unless I try to pass someone and need that imediate power I don't notice any henderance in power, but if I do have to pass I downshift an extra gear and ZOOM....

 

Could the pressure of the charge affect how much power is robbed? Were compressors changed between 2.8 and 3.1? Were charge specs changed? What would the effects of having a lb or two of R140 bled off be besides decreased cooling efficiency?

 

well I guess the charge pressure could affect it...It will translate to the compressor having to work harder to spin I quess. I would imagine that the higher cherges was on the 3.1....