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This I could see, but using the A/C system in any sort of active way would not increase performance. I'm sure someone has an equation to describe it, but the Law of Thermodynamics tells us there is no free lunch... The energy required to operate the a/c compressor is pulled from the engine, so whatever bonuses cooler air in the intake gets you, that energy is sapped right back out by the a/c compressor's drag. If everything was completely mechanically efficient, you might see no loss, but as we build things today, there would be a quantifiable loss of power involved.
-Justin
Posts in this Thread:
- Here's something theoretical I was thinking about...., Trevor B., Sun, 25 Mar 2001 02:12:35
- it can be done but do you have the money?, dave n, Tue, 27 Mar 2001 13:23:53
- you guys are all sick....i know this because.....>>, chrystobal, Mon, 26 Mar 2001 12:10:02
- I've read of that thoery which includes using the, Talladega900, Mon, 26 Mar 2001 02:25:30
- Oh well........, Trevor B., Sun, 25 Mar 2001 21:38:13
- Re: Here's something theoretical I was thinking about...., John N, Sun, 25 Mar 2001 16:17:16
- Re: Here's something theoretical I was thinking about...., Aeronaut, Sun, 25 Mar 2001 15:38:39
- A/C has been used as an intercooler..., cutic, Sun, 25 Mar 2001 14:03:46
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