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| Roy |
 Mar 15 2009, 04:24 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 5,083 Region Association: None  |
Hiya fellas, I've got the unique opportunity of having two parts cars both with full A/C. One car has the VPC system and the other a DPD. Both systems look ok but I will likely send them out for refurbishment. So overall I'm wondering which system to go with? This will be in to a '73 2.0. I don't mind cutting up the car to fit the system as I will go about it much more gingerly than the dealers originally did and I will make sure to rust-proof my cuts. Are the differences mostly aesthetic? Does one system give more luggage space than the other? Does one cool better? Does one have a nicer install or require less cutting? Is one more 'correct' for a '73? This is not a question of whether I should or should not. My mind is made up and I have read enough posts to know that when in good working condition a 914 A/C system can make my girlfriend's important bits look 'perky' so please don't try to dissuade me. I am aware of the high horsepower consumption of the system and the availability of newer, more modern systems. I want a period correct, close to stock A/C system with the least possible modern upgrades for usefulness. A/C enthusiasts please reply!
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| TJB/914 |
Mar 15 2009, 09:03 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,479 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Hi Roy,
AC in your 914 is a great project. I've collected everthing for a future installation when I move to a warm place. Here's some photo's of brackets, etc you will need. I strongly recommend you do not use the old style "york" compressor. Check out a small rotary type Sanden brand compressor to eliminate cutting into the sheet metal. Check the Street Rod magazines for installation informatin on these modern compressors. I believe everything else is ok. BTY: This has been discussed many times. Do a search on AC for more details. I have the manual in my archives, but it's too large to post on this forum. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Tom Attached image(s)  
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Roy 35 Years Later: VPC or DPD A/C? Mar 15 2009, 04:24 PM
southernmost914 Lots of posts :agree: The DPD condesor allows for... Mar 17 2009, 04:17 PM rfuerst911sc The York compressor is good as a boat anchor and t... Mar 17 2009, 06:36 PM charliew There is an adapter that goes on the york bracket ... Mar 19 2009, 12:28 AM Roy Alright, since no one is expressing an overwhelmin... Mar 27 2009, 04:53 PM southernmost914 My copy of the DPD owners Operating Instructions i... Mar 27 2009, 05:25 PM 3d914 Roy,
If you do a search for A/C and my member nam... Mar 27 2009, 07:24 PM
mtndawg How ironic that you're putting one in. I'm... Mar 27 2009, 07:46 PM
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Roy,
If you do a search for A/C and my member na... Mar 28 2009, 02:38 PM 904svo There is nothing that goes on there. It was only u... Mar 27 2009, 08:55 PM charliew I'm not sure which under dash unit I have but ... Mar 27 2009, 10:10 PM Tom_T
Hiya fellas, I've got the unique opportunity ... Mar 31 2009, 01:08 AM Tom_T
Hiya fellas, I've got the unique opportunity ... Mar 31 2009, 01:11 AM Tom_T
Hiya fellas, I've got the unique opportunity ... Mar 31 2009, 01:38 AM Roy Very Nice! Thanks Tom! Mar 31 2009, 12:43 PM |
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