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2.4 liter power with A/C on

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My car has a serious lack of power with the A/C running. I have the 4 speed trans. It seems like I almost have to floor it from a stop sometimes just to get it going. Is it just the nature of this engine/trans combo?

I haven't driven a 6 speed 4 cylinder. Is it any better? Anyone here with a LS 4 cylinder/4 speed have this issue?

With the A/C off it runs much better so I'm thinking that if I complain to the dealer, they won't or can't do anything about it.

Any thoughts?
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I feel my 4 cyl A6 isnt necassarily underpowered, but shifts out of 1st way too quick, takes a weekend to downshift, and seems to "hunt" for the right gear if you let off the throttle for a few seconds and slow down, then get back on the throttle (like taking a corner at speed or something). When you hammer on it, it moves decent for a 3700# car, its just the trans programming (or lack there-of) that really hurts this car. Good thing theres a manual mode, right? :)
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