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Belt makes minimal difference
Posted by BillJ [Email] (more from BillJ) on Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:13:34
In Reply to: Take out AC, Rich, Thu, 28 Nov 2002 21:16:39
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At least on the later 9000s (not sure about early 2.0T), the AC compressor is disengaged on full throttle. The drag of the belt and disengaged clutch is probably negligible with the power output of the 9000 engine. Hence the out-dragging of Ferraris on the track on a typically wet English autumn day while the AC helps to keep the windscreen de-misted. 120mph with no visibility is an uncomfortable experience.
I think Zeke has the condenser/intercooler part of the question well covered.
I'll be installing the KJ intercooler on my Aero in the not-too-distant future. If I can beat the Ferraris on the straight by a big enough margin, then it won't matter how much better they are on the corners :)
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