A/C on a 3.2 Conversion, Building an A/C system Options

[McMark]

We're doing an A/C install on a 3.2 project car and I though ya'll might like to see how it goes.

First I made a rough mockup of the location to test fit the setup in the car. This is just a TINY bit too high. I need to move it down and outwards a bit to clear things.




Once I had the general location I started making paper templates of the mount. It's a bit like putting together a puzzle, but instead of finding where pieces go, you just make your own as you go along. This will be made out of 1/8" plate most likely. The three circles you see will be bolts. The mount will be two pieces -- one underneath the tin and one on top. The tin will be sandwiched in between the two.





Oh man. How do I STILL not have a CNC plasma cutter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

[Dave_Darling]

Mark, I recall some concern about the mounting locations for other similar setups on 911 engines in the past. Specifically that the chain housing studs may not have been up to the stress and vibration of the compressor in the long run. Do you think that the extension of the mount that goes all the way to the motor mount will take enough of the load for that to not be an issue?

--DD

[McMark]

Mark, I recall some concern about the mounting locations for other similar setups on 911 engines in the past. Specifically that the chain housing studs may not have been up to the stress and vibration of the compressor in the long run. Do you think that the extension of the mount that goes all the way to the motor mount will take enough of the load for that to not be an issue?

--DD

Yeah, I learned from those setups. This attaches to the motor mount, and that's it. The first three pictures in the thread are just a mockup mount. I needed to confirm the location would work without hitting the body. The real one (paper mockup) doesn't touch the chain housings, cam towers, etc. I won't know if it's rigid enough until I make it, but that's the next phase.