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Old 07-14-2010, 07:18 PM
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Default 4.0, A/C, Acceleration, and Noise

Ok, finally got hot enough here in Alabama to run the a/c in the truck. I've noticed that under acceleration there is a louder than normal sound and sluggish take off/overdrive shift. I guess the closest thing I can compare it to is the roaring sound when my fan clutch went out. Sounds like the engine is drawing MASSIVE amounts of air. I understand the added strain on the engine with the a/c running, but should I be getting this sound and a big decrease in torque? I'm leaning toward compressor, maybe. Advice welcomed.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:50 PM
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Default Re: 4.0, A/C, Acceleration, and Noise

Lol mine does that too, it's normal for an engine to be severely affected when you use the a/c.

I like the sound it makes, sounds like a v8, rawr.
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Old 07-14-2010, 09:57 PM
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Default Re: 4.0, A/C, Acceleration, and Noise

same problem, i had a bad compressor and accumulator.. 490 from ford to do it...
not shabby.
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Old 07-14-2010, 10:05 PM
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Thanks guys. I guess I'll run it til it quits.
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Old 07-15-2010, 03:40 AM
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Mine make a high pitch whistle. Sounds like a supercharger or turbo
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Old 07-15-2010, 12:14 PM
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Mine make a high pitch whistle. Sounds like a supercharger or turbo
BINGO!!!!! I take it that it's not about to nuclear then. Just doesn't sound right to me.
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