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I have a 2.3 splash rwd and it runs great its my project truck and everyday driver .The problem is that when im not using my ac it runs great but as soon as i turn on the ac i loose the little power that i have especially on the interstate
 


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welcome to the world of having a 4cyl pick up with improper gearing .............
you need to get better rear end gears.....
 
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rear end gears? what kind where can i find them .

what kind where can i find them .
 
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you can swap in an explorer axle that has 4.10's ..........
 

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Rear gears might help you off the line, but I think this is just a matter of the A/C robbing engine power...don't they make a gear or something that helps reduce the power drain from accessories?

You could also consider dark tint on your windows if you're living in a really hot area...

I know places like Houston get above 100* weather quite often and humidity can make that into one brutal affair so running A/C is a must for some people...

Not really many options sometimes, but Turbo charging might help...
 
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Rear gears might help you off the line, but I think this is just a matter of the A/C robbing engine power...don't they make a gear or something that helps reduce the power drain from accessories?

You could also consider dark tint on your windows if you're living in a really hot area...

I know places like Houston get above 100* weather quite often and humidity can make that into one brutal affair so running A/C is a must for some people...

Not really many options sometimes, but Turbo charging might help...
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4.10s will keep his engine operating at enough higher RPM he wont notice the AC compressor cycling.

When I had my 4cyl ranger it had 3.08s and I never used 5th gear ....... I got 27-28 mpg and I used the hell out of the AC in the summer time, never noticed it cycling.
 

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OK...that makes sense...my Tempo had A/C and I couldn't feel a difference in the motor with it running...but it was a totally different animal...only thing I noticed was the gas gauge going down more rapidly...so I'd try cruising a bit slower from say 120 Kmph to 100...evened it out quite a bit...
 
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man thanks guys .. im also wondering how big of a tire i can put on my truck with 15x8 rims i also am lookin for coil springs for my front endim hopin some off a 4x4 ranger will give a lil bit of a lift.and how much of a lift do u think it will give me. once again thanks for all the help im mechanically impaired.
 
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i found these awesome nitto dune grappelers the diameter is 30.47. The tire size is 31x10.50r15 i know i need a lift but will i get by atleast for the mean time with just a leveling kit
 
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yes, you can fit 31 in tires iwth a leveling kit. might rub a bit on lock but not too bad.
 
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I'm not at all convinced that this is normal. The a/c barely makes a dent in power in my '94 with 3.45's, whether I'm on the interstate or anywhere else.
 
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yea i can feel it kick in when im driving i dunno what it can be
 
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what exactly would I have to change to get bigger gears for a manual 2wd 2.3 4 banger.will I need to change my tranny and driveshaft ? I'm lost here oh ya is it gonna be a bitch
 

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fredsranger said:
I have a 2.3 splash rwd and it runs great its my project truck and everyday driver .The problem is that when im not using my ac it runs great but as soon as i turn on the ac i loose the little power that i have especially on the interstate
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My trucks do the same thing. It's normal.
 
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