Is your A/C system a 134a or R12? If its a 134a system, you have to remember that the pressure temperature relationship between the two different refrigerants is quite different. For example, on a 134a system, an evaporator pressure of let's say 35-40# will net you a suction temp of40-45 degrees. While an increase to 50# will get your suction temp to approx.54 degrees.
On the other hand, the old r12 has a much better capacity. The same scenarios: 28-32# nets you a 30-35 degree suction temp. At 40#- 45 degrees.
For an indepth look at the real differences go to
www.refrigerants.com/catalog.pdf