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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ value of complete VPC AC system

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 15 2011, 09:41 AM

Hey gang while surfing craigslist I came across a complete VPC AC system for a 914. I plan to add AC to my 74 2.0 project when the time comes (not this year) so what is the going rate for a complete system?

I know about the power drain on the motor and blah blah blah....... The car is going to be a driver as I still have my 70 for AXing.

Posted by: Steve Jun 15 2011, 07:41 PM

I have bought and sold them for around $200.00. The problem is your buying something that is up to 41 years old. Lots of rust, etc. I would purchase a new system. If you do a search you will find the original manufacturer is now selling them again. AA also sells this new up to date system.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 15 2011, 09:02 PM

Well you learn something new every day. I had no idea you could buy new systems. Thanks for the info.

Posted by: Tom_T Jun 15 2011, 09:55 PM

Aside from being new - 3 or more advantages include the new & cheaper R134 Freon used in them, the more efficient rotary compressor for more efficiency in cooling, and the resultant much lower hp loss, etc.

http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.php?PartNumber=RAA030S&serial_number=184681

http://www.autoatlanta.com/detail.php?PartNumber=RAA030D&serial_number=184680

IMHO - even if you want the CW look, I'd transplant this new unit into the under dash & condensor coils of the DPD unit. IMHO the DPD was better than VPC, cuz it allowed you to mount the spare inverted over the conical condensor coil housing & not loose any trunk space (VPC was rectangular with the spare on top & the floor board up several inches). Both were designed by the same guy, with the DPD being his 2nd & more improved version.