Datfish Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I am probly getting one of these for my 620 unless it's a bad idea.http://www.ebay.com/itm/122267241218? OEM units are almost unobtainable down here, and I am willing to fab the underhood needs. My L16 had an a/c comp. bracket on it still, but that's all. I will weld/rig some kind of compressor. What do you folks think? About what size condenser would I use? 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Typically, you want the largest condenser and largest evaporator you can get away with. KA a/c bracket may work on an L series. And I think it's worth trying. 1 Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Looks like it won't be hard to find a universal one.. Man, it would be nice to be chillin this summer. I haven't had air in my daily since I boosted my Civic probly 8 years. Quote Link to comment
EastBay521 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I was going to give this a try in my 521 when I get the important shit finished. Id like to see how well it works Quote Link to comment
KoHeartsGPA Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Very interesting! Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I know of a stock unit in Utah. My dad has it in a truck he will likely just scrap. Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Im all in on this as well. and is on my "to do" list. I was eyeing this one on Summit. It's $650, but it includes everything except the compressor. I figure since I have a KA, I could get a compressor off a 240SX. Please post your findings. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mch-p6015/overview/ Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Looks like it won't be hard to find a universal one.. Man, it would be nice to be chillin this summer. I haven't had air in my daily since I boosted my Civic probly 8 years. I personally would not trust a site that asked me to "White back to us" to find out if their unit would fit! Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 See if you can "borrow" an AC parts catalog from your local auto parts store. I once retrofit an AC system into a classic car, and was able to use a Town and Country van condenser core in it - which only cost $50 new. The catalog lists dimensions and fitting locations. Or use this online version: http://www.pageturnpro.com/Four-Seasons/20811-2011-Illustrated-Guide/index.html#58 You need a standard "hotrod" compressor - small - but you want a big evaporator, as that's what sheds heat. You can only utilize a condenser equal to the size of the radiator opening. Quote Link to comment
DaBlist Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 You need a standard "Sanden 508" compressor - small - but you want a big condenser, as that's what sheds heat. You can only utilize an condenser equal to the size of the radiator opening. Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Yeah, condenser is in front, dude, evap is in the inside unit....unless you were trying to say it needs to be balanced with the size of the condenser? Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I know of a stock unit in Utah. My dad has it in a truck he will likely just scrap. Fnd out how much to box it and ship to 76711....would love to have it. Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 http://www.ebay.com/itm/161986089799?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true compressor Damnit, I only have SU's for induction, I bet the compressor won't fit? Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Sorry - yes condenser unit up front. Evap inside. You think I'd remember that after spending 10 years as an A/C service tech... Brain fart. If you run a TXV, the size difference between the tow is unimportant. If that Chinese unit does not include a TXV, one can be fitted easily. It simply monitors line temp and opens when the suction line cools close to freezing temp to prevent evaporator core icing. As small as a truck interior is, it shouldn't be difficult to get it down to about 45 degrees in there in August, provided you get a big condenser and have a big interior fan. Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 it shouldn't be difficult to get it down to about 45 degrees in there in August, provided you get a big condenser and have a big interior fan. From your lips to God's ears, brother! expansion valve :thumbup: Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 They have complete kits on Ebay that include the evap w/TXV, condenser, compressor, hoses and fittings for $500. All I would need is some 134a http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-KIT-UNIVERSAL-UNDER-DASH-EVAPORATOR-COMPRESSOR-KIT-AIR-CONDITIONER-432-1-12V-/282293652130?hash=item41ba034aa2:g:q-wAAOxyGxxSH~VQ&vxp=mtr Looks like the smaller Evap/indoor blower unit is onlyabout 12" deep...i'll keep that in mind and try to measure this weekend. Dont want to block the heater output. Im going to give one of these a try this summer if I get everything else done. I was an A/C tech for 15 years. I think I could do this. Kicking myself because I gave away my vacuum pump 6 mos ago...."im never gonna need this" ....Sheesh. :blush: 1 Quote Link to comment
distributorguy Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I modified a hose to use my vacuum pump to power bleed brakes. It has 1000 uses. Get another! CL is full of them around here! Quote Link to comment
Datfish Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'm telling myself I can buy separate for closer to $300...they don't have anything extra there to warrant the 500, imo A little hose and some fittings? 1 Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 I modified a hose to use my vacuum pump to power bleed brakes. It has 1000 uses. Get another! CL is full of them around here! Yeah. I saw one at Harbor Freight for $89...this project would be the "excuse".. . Quote Link to comment
Dguy210 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 You can rent a decent quality vac pump from autozone for free. Just buy some vac pump oil and replace what ever dirty crap is in there. 1 Quote Link to comment
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