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Old 02-21-2009, 05:35 PM   #12 (permalink)
Clev
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I figured that the added load of A/C would be minimal at higher throttle inputs, since the engine runs more efficiently there than at idle. The vacuum gauge drops noticeably (1.5 in. hg.) with the A/C running at idle, and somewhat less while cruising at 60, but while accelerating, it doesn't make a noticeable change at all.
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