Air Conditioning Options

[00SEVEN]

What would be a fair $ on a complete used dealer installed A/C system, minus the dry rotted lines? Looked all over the net & Evil Bay couldn't really find anything as to a fair current market value.

[GeorgeRud]

After years of searching, I've come to the conclusion that there is no easy fix. Clay Perrine's setup looked promising, but the forces are too much for the available bolt locations.

Perhaps someone could come up with a way to turn the compressor from a CV joint (obviously would only work when moving), but otherwise there seems to be no good way without cutting the firewall and limiting the driver's seat travel.

The early 911 AC brackets attached to the timing cover 6mm bolts, and also caused problems. These engines were not really engineered for AC back in the day.

A V8 or Subaru conversion is probably the best way to AC a 914!

[pcar916]

Perhaps someone could come up with a way to turn the compressor from a CV joint (obviously would only work when moving)

The addition of a pulley between the CV and the trans-flange works fine for pumps of various sorts... transaxle oil in particular and racecar alternators that run off of the battery when the car is still.

I ran a v-belt pulley (unused) under a borrowed axle for years (came on there and it kept me from losing it) and wondered if the AC compressor would be a good fit there. Despite some naysayers I still think it's a good thing. Fitting would have to be in the trunk or under it very near the exhaust pipes, but it's workable. Certainly easy enough to cut off the compressor when at rest.