john99gtp Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 5@55 is the way to go We always used to call it "Four-Sixty Air." As in 4 windows down, 60 MPH (or I suppose you could say "Two-Sixty" in a 2-door car...) and that cuts your fuel economy way down too only when your going fast, like 65+, then its better to use AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 My A/C is nice and cold, now! On an 86-degree day, I'm seeing 40-degree vent temps. The V5 compressor is bulletproof. I've heard from A/C guys that the V5 itself never goes bad. There are 2 main problems they have: - Control Valve: Acts like a bad compressor, very easy to change but system needs evacuated, vacuumed, and refilled. - Compressor shaft seal: Leaks from the compressor. A noisy compressor is usually a clutch shaft bearing. If it's cycling too much, that's a low charge. Mine didn't work until I replaced the control valve. I was cheap so I bought a '99 Chevy Malibu compressor for $10.50 off Ebay and swapped the control valve into mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalor Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 My A/C used to work great in the TGP, until I did the fin mod for the intercooler and punctured the condensor. Then I took out the condenser, compressor and all the lines. I haven't missed it yet, but I only drive the car on the weekends when it's nice out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsgrntld187 Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 My car had it, but now it needs to be charged. How many oz. of the R-134 does it hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Ice cold... but rarely use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 5@55 is the way to go We always used to call it "Four-Sixty Air." As in 4 windows down, 60 MPH (or I suppose you could say "Two-Sixty" in a 2-door car...) and that cuts your fuel economy way down too only when your going fast, like 65+, then its better to use AC. actually the results have been 45+ its better to use the AC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john99gtp Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 eh, depends on the coefficent of drag and such, but im sure its not that much of a difference at 55. at 65 it gets to loud to talk to people in the car, which is why they go up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frusciante fan Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 9 times out of 10 when i'm riding by myself i never use it. only when friends are with and the request it. i usually just roll the windows down. cheaper for some reason i just like it more 8) . although i need to make a point though to run it every so often for a while to make sure it does work though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34_nut Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 works on the camaro, michael swears it works on the z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlsp Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 my ac needs a recharge damn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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