What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davidh · 08-23-2006, 10:01 PM

I see the thread where we are talking about AC on L6's. What I would like to know is how much it slows down these motors? Anyone have insight who had one from the factory this way or added on what did it do for power?

ThatOneBlue67 · 08-24-2006, 02:01 AM

Well, look at it this way... there's not much power to be taken away in the first place

Sorry. That was mean and I have a 250

**Palf70Step** · 08-24-2006, 05:41 AM

Not our years, but I had an 82 C10 with 250/ Turbo350, A/C, pwr ster/pwr brakes. You noticed the difference off the line some, but the 6 is a torger, so it has the grunt to handle it. You might notice it some at top end, but the 82 would cruise easily at 75 with the AC and not miss a lick. It still had more to go to, just ask my daughter and the cop that pulled her over.

You won't be winning any drag races, but it'll do just fine with AC.

**special-K** · 08-24-2006, 06:06 AM

No more taken than power steering,probably less.It doesn`t take that much to run a/c.And,these inlines have torque.I wouldn`t hesitate to run a/c with a 250.You didn`t see many that way because of demographics(?),a new word since that time.Back then,not many people wanted a 6 to save gas.They wanted it to not spend more on options.You figure there`s 4cyls all over the place with a/c these days,even 3 cyls.Even if it did hog power,it`s just a flick of a switch when you need full-power.

jacobs · 08-24-2006, 07:18 AM

My old Subaru REALLY bogs down when I turn on the AC but even a 230 isn't near the dog an old Subaru is. No question, you'll be able to tell the difference but I'm sure it will be acceptable.

08-23-2006, 10:01 PM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? I see the thread where we are talking about AC on L6's. What I would like to know is how much it slows down these motors? Anyone have insight who had one from the factory this way or added on what did it do for power?

08-24-2006, 02:01 AM	#2
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? Well, look at it this way... there's not much power to be taken away in the first place Sorry. That was mean and I have a 250 __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

08-24-2006, 05:41 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? Not our years, but I had an 82 C10 with 250/ Turbo350, A/C, pwr ster/pwr brakes. You noticed the difference off the line some, but the 6 is a torger, so it has the grunt to handle it. You might notice it some at top end, but the 82 would cruise easily at 75 with the AC and not miss a lick. It still had more to go to, just ask my daughter and the cop that pulled her over. You won't be winning any drag races, but it'll do just fine with AC. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-24-2006, 06:06 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? No more taken than power steering,probably less.It doesn`t take that much to run a/c.And,these inlines have torque.I wouldn`t hesitate to run a/c with a 250.You didn`t see many that way because of demographics(?),a new word since that time.Back then,not many people wanted a 6 to save gas.They wanted it to not spend more on options.You figure there`s 4cyls all over the place with a/c these days,even 3 cyls.Even if it did hog power,it`s just a flick of a switch when you need full-power. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-24-2006 at 06:09 AM. Reason: spelling

08-24-2006, 07:18 AM	#5
jacobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 9000' Mountain Man Posts: 326	Re: What affect on 6cyl pwr does AC have? My old Subaru REALLY bogs down when I turn on the AC but even a 230 isn't near the dog an old Subaru is. No question, you'll be able to tell the difference but I'm sure it will be acceptable.



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