Just got a better MPG idea....

[Paul Bruchal]

Delete AC and Power Steering and replace with electronic power steering.

 

2 less pulleys

 

How much MPG do you think I'd gain?

 

Just curious

[Paul Bruchal]

i know it takes around 30 hp when the ac is turned on. That has to take up some mpg

[Comanchemodder]

i know it takes around 30 hp when the ac is turned on. That has to take up some mpg

 

I think that is too high. A home A/C unit (60k BTU is around 5 HP compressor motor). A car unit produces far less BTU.

[mvusse]

On top of that, unless it's running with the fan on full blast, not recirculating the air and it's 100 degrees out, it will not run continuously but rather cycle on and off.

 

On newer cars with better aerodynamics supposedly the AC uses less gas on the highway than the increased drag from having your windows open.

[mountainman]

Yeah for many people the AC is never on anyways, and your power steering doesnt draw much HP when your on the freeway going straight.

It only loads the motor when your turning.

 

I'm getting between 21 and 23 mpg on the freeway loaded down with the AC ON and averaging 80 mph.

 

can't wait for my next camping trip which will be very lightly loaded and NO ac the whole way. See what kind of mpg i can knock down. :)

[HOrnbrod]

Put one of these caps on and you'll get maybe 45 MPG. AFTER doing a little bodywork. :yes:

 

[Paul Bruchal]

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