A/C compressor

[Wild Bill]

Is there a better- more efficent- uses less hp- compressor that is available on the market for my '90 Ranger 2.9?

 

[Surrey]

AC shouldn't be sucking back a lot of gas unless you are sitting in stop-and-go traffic all the time.

Are you sure the compressor you have is in good working order?

 

[Wild Bill]

A/C

Yes the compressor,and the whole system, works great. I converted it about 5 years ago and since, nothing but cold air. I really was trying to find out if there is a compressor on the market now that uses less HP. I've heard these things use 6-8 HP and with the little 2.9 thats significant. But we can't have our cake and eat it too...- WB

 

[4x4junkie]

I haven't noticed the A/C robbing an excessive amount of power from my 2.9L... Sounds like you could have some other issue going on with your engine or the A/C.

(and no I'm not aware of there being any "high efficiency" replacement compressors)

 

[adsm08]

I haven't found any high efficiency compressors for the 2.9 either.

I do know what you mean though. My A/C is working correctly, and the engine is fairly fesh, beefed up, but you can def feel the difference when the A/C is on.

 

[Wild Bill]

A/c

The truck is a 1990 but the engine was rebuilt recently and has just cracked 1000 miles, compression is great on all cylinders. Anyone tried Redtek as a refridgent? They claim more efficiency (less drag) using their product.- WB

 

[Surrey]

To hell with that damn power-stealing compressor... I just open a window >.>

 

[Wild Bill]

A/C

Hey Surrey, come on down here an' spend some summer time in Jawja! Ya'll l begg fo' Aiah. Wanna give up yo" heater?- WB

 

[Surrey]

Hey Surrey, come on down here an' spend some summer time in Jawja! Ya'll l begg fo' Aiah. Wanna give up yo" heater?- WB

It gets stupid-hot here in the summer too. I remember one summer a few years back, it was 44c for a week straight, while I was outside building a barn. That was absolutely brutal. (thats over 110f)

Dont get me wrong, I understand the joys of AC, I just can't afford anything good enough to have working AC so its just something else taking up space under my hood...

 

[adsm08]

To hell with that damn power-stealing compressor... I just open a window >.>

Cheers to this. I run the AC to get the cab cooled off a bit and get through town. As soon as I get over the bridge and past the last light the AC goes off and the window goes down.

 

[Twister]

Is there a better- more efficent- uses less hp- compressor that is available on the market for my '90 Ranger 2.9?

Wing windows? lol

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[adsm08]

Love wing windows. If you pull the seat forward all the way they direct the air right at your crotch.