QuentinRice

Ok so when I drive me car with the windows down, or no AC on everything feels normal. As soon as I turn my AC on my engine feels unresponsive and slow. The air is still nice and cold, but I dont know what the deal is..

Any suggestions.

SG81

iTrader: (1)

that's pretty normal with most, if not all cars. some cars (mostly lower powered engines) feel it more

Blazin Si

It takes some effort for the engine to turn the a/c pump.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

well your AC takes about 3hp from you. mine has been doing that for awhile now. it actually lowers its revs almost dying when at a stoplight.

Anhedonia

Wait, your car feels powerful with your AC off?

hybridnrg

iTrader: (4)

he means in reference to it being on

Anhedonia

oh ok, i was gonna say....

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

AC Compressor robs 25-30% of total horse power

acura_honda_30cl

i know..its sucks....does putting a lighter pully help in any kind of way?....

subbuzz

all 10+ of my car's, even my cl was like this and even now with a brand new type-s that "even if you floor it with the ac on it will give you full power" with the ac on l feel the lack of power/drag......

subbuzz

get a tune up if she "sputtering". drive and be cool literally lol

subbuzz

get a tune up if she "sputtering". drive and be cool literally

WineRed2.2CL

it might be you have a Bad IACV.....Try cleaning the throttle body and map sensor with a carb cleaner.