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> 914-6 air conditioning, Advice on compressor choise
turboman
post Jul 3 2012, 07:56 AM
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Hi, I am in the process to install an original 914 VPC system in my 914-6.
Like all my projects, I work on a budget.
First I bought all the parts about 5 years ago, then I refurbished all parts, (professional cleaning, expansion valve) installed the condenser in the front trunk as designed, temporary installed the evaporator console under the dash, and start the preparation process for the compressor installation.
I want the installation to be as close as possible to a factory one.
For me, is not an option a compressor under the engine, a serpentine belt or similar. I prefer to work extra time, and reach a perfect end product.
I used a double pulley from a 74 911, in order to install the pulley and have space for the dual belts, I have to shave a bit the original engine support and the engine cover (see photo).
I fit a 2.2 or 2.4 bracket. So far no problems, the end result looks very nice
Now I need to choose the compressor.
The York is out of question, due to size and efficiency. My options are a Sanden, a Denso or a Panasonic. Any one fitted with a one groove pulley
Not being familiar with the air conditioner compressors, and the way you need to calculate cooling capacity vs cabin volume, I would like to ask help form all of you.
1. Which compressor will suit my needs the best?
2. Which compressor is the smallest one?
3. The best compromise?
I will keep all of you posted of the progress on the installation and the need or not of a firewall modification.
Thanks
Francisco


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I just saw the McMark installed A/C in a 914-3.2 at Hershey. Owner said it worked well and it looked like a clean install. I thought Mark was going to make kits but then changed his mind.

We've (the shop I work at part time) installed a couple Classic retrofit electric a/c kits in 911's. I've talked to the owner about a 914-6 kit and they have a 914 in the shop to work from. It would work great in a 914 but I think it's low on the priority list for the company. He also has an uprated alternator to retrofit in engines smaller than 3.2 to handle the current needed for the electric compressor. It's $900 and his a/c kits are $4K so it's not for the faint of wallet.

At some point, if the 914 version isn't made, I will buy the 911 version and modify an airbox to work. Call me a wimp but once the heat and humidity get above xxx, I don't want to be in a non-a/c car.


^ Very interesting. Would love to see more of Mark's setup...curious why he abandoned the project, but suspect complexity or similar was a reason?

Truth is, weather is too often the determinant in whether I take my 914 out...and the car is pretty nice with the roof on and windows up. Will be adding Stoddard heater boxes at some point to get heat again, but the thought of A/C means long trips and summer use would be a lot more attractive. Would be curious about weight and complexity. Porsche got it down to 35~ pounds in the 987, but I am guessing that is a pipe dream in this case!


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I would really love AC in my Six.....I just don't see it ever being made so it will never happen. Where we live it gets over 100 in the summer so having A/C would be a dream. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


When you get your car up and running, we gotta grab lunch. We think very, very similarly. And I sure am digging your current build... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

The electric a/c is 30lbs. I've talked to the owner about install and he suggested mounting the compressor under the trunk above the right axle and the condenser in the right rear fender, opposite the oil tank. So unlike a regular a/c install, much of the electric unit is hidden and pretty low in the car. The only sticking point is the custom blower box. I would have to fab one that would fit the 914 and then stuff the insides from the electric 911 unit into the box.

A/C is one of the main reasons I'm doing a Suby swap on another car. It's already hacked up from a previous h20 conversion so adding a/c won't really change much. I just want it to be a driver. Summer, rain, road salt, whatever.

I wonder how many reading this will get understand the value of your statement, Mark? 4-5K for AC! Unless you have a "rare 914" that money won't be coming back. That's about the cost to convert to a nice 2.5 or 3.0 Subie which would come equipped with a rotary compressor. I'm not suggesting anyone yank out the old air sucker and do an H20 conversion just for the pleasure of having AC. Just pointing out that these cars weren't designed with AC in mind. That being said, yes you can add AC to a go-cart if you want but how much are you willing to spend in time and/or $$$. I hadn't planned on AC when I did my conversion but the compressor was part of the Subie package and that made AC an easy option, for me, to implement. As mentioned above, these cars weren't designed for AC so the insulation sucks. On a hot day I turn it on "Full Cold" until the interior is cooled down. Within 10 mins I lower the temp to it's warmest setting as the cabin is so small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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I wonder how many reading this will get understand the value of your statement, Mark? 4-5K for AC! Unless you have a "rare 914" that money won't be coming back.


I think you're applying logic to a fundamentally emotional decision, here... While you do have a point, this is a situation where that point very often doesn't matter. If we all made rational car-buying decisions we likely wouldn't have sports cars in the first place. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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turboman   914-6 air conditioning   Jul 3 2012, 07:56 AM
JawjaPorsche   I thought it did not get hot enough in France to n...   Jul 3 2012, 09:50 AM
Al Meredith   George Hussey at Auto Atlanta has Peter Greg's...   Jul 3 2012, 09:57 AM
mepstein   George Hussey at Auto Atlanta has Peter Greg...   Jul 3 2012, 10:11 AM
racerbvd   George Hussey at Auto Atlanta has Peter Greg...   Aug 1 2013, 08:23 PM
9146986   Hopefully Clay Perrine will chime in here. He...   Jul 3 2012, 01:06 PM
mepstein   Hopefully Clay Perrine will chime in here. He...   Jul 3 2012, 01:17 PM
veltror   Hello, talk to michale at mittelmotor, they have...   Jul 3 2012, 01:19 PM
Larry Hubby   I used a Sanden 505 compressor because it was the ...   Jul 3 2012, 09:47 PM
rgalla9146   I used a Sanden 505 compressor because it was the...   Jul 4 2012, 12:16 PM
ClayPerrine   I actually solved the AC bracket problem. When I b...   Jul 4 2012, 11:54 AM
GeorgeRud   I don't think the layshaft arrangement would w...   Jul 4 2012, 12:49 PM
ThePaintedMan   I always wondered if there would be a way to driv...   Jul 5 2012, 07:12 AM
Larry Hubby   The other accessory drive on my engine is for powe...   Jul 5 2012, 12:33 AM
turboman   Hi, thanks to all of you that share your ideas wit...   Jul 5 2012, 07:54 AM
veltror   Hi, thanks to all of you that share your ideas wi...   Jul 7 2012, 03:13 AM
pcar916   On running an axle pulley as a power take-off. It...   Jul 5 2012, 08:08 AM
ClayPerrine   an RV / AC box on the roof!? Wouldn't t...   Jul 5 2012, 01:21 PM
pcar916   And keep an eye on your steering wheel. Hey...   Jul 5 2012, 02:05 PM
turboman   As I mentioned I got in contact with Michael at Mi...   Jul 7 2012, 02:36 AM
turboman   Mikael used a DELPHI SP10 compressor.   Jul 7 2012, 02:37 AM
turboman   Look at the modification on the engine support and...   Jul 7 2012, 02:41 AM
patssle   Has anybody researched electric compressors? That ...   Jul 7 2012, 09:34 AM
david63   Would like to follow up on the Mittelmotor bracket...   Aug 1 2013, 07:46 PM
bcheney   That Mittlemotor set up looks first class. The bra...   Aug 1 2013, 08:09 PM
david63   I understand no factory AC only dealer installs an...   Aug 1 2013, 09:49 PM
Cairo94507   Why can't we go with one of the small-ish elec...   Aug 3 2013, 07:44 AM
GeorgeRud   As the cabin is fairly small in a 914, the interio...   Aug 3 2013, 08:45 AM
horizontally-opposed   Would love to hear updates from those working on t...   Apr 20 2019, 05:05 PM
mepstein   Would love to hear updates from those working on ...   Apr 20 2019, 05:59 PM
horizontally-opposed   I just saw the McMark installed A/C in a 914-3.2...   Apr 20 2019, 08:10 PM
mepstein   I just saw the McMark installed A/C in a 914-3....   Apr 20 2019, 08:42 PM
horizontally-opposed   The electric a/c is 30lbs. I've talked to th...   Apr 20 2019, 08:55 PM
mepstein   The electric a/c is 30lbs. I've talked to t...   Apr 20 2019, 09:25 PM
horizontally-opposed   ^ Does this system also do heat? Cost for the p...   Apr 20 2019, 10:06 PM
mepstein   [quote name='mepstein' post='2707269' date='Apr 2...   Apr 20 2019, 10:22 PM
Cairo94507   I would really love AC in my Six.....I just don...   Apr 20 2019, 06:11 PM
Steve   I bought an electric compressor for under $10...   Apr 21 2019, 07:49 AM
mepstein   I bought an electric compressor for under $1...   Apr 21 2019, 09:16 AM
horizontally-opposed   Well I sure would like to see what our doing. If ...   Apr 21 2019, 09:32 AM
rgalla9146   This is the ultimate AC compressor install....at l...   Apr 21 2019, 08:59 AM
76-914   @Steve Give me a holler when you get ready to plu...   Apr 21 2019, 09:08 AM
Steve   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?show...   Apr 21 2019, 09:33 AM
76-914   [quote name='76-914' post='2707379' date='Ap...   Apr 21 2019, 09:55 AM
76-914   [quote name='mepstein' post='2707222' date='Apr ...   Apr 21 2019, 09:52 AM
mepstein   [quote name='mepstein' post='2707263' date='Apr 2...   Apr 21 2019, 10:12 AM
Dave_Darling   I wonder how many reading this will get understan...   Apr 21 2019, 12:48 PM
horizontally-opposed   I wonder how many reading this will get understa...   Apr 21 2019, 10:02 AM
swalshaw   VPC A/C unit adapted to 914-6...38 degrees at the ...   May 1 2019, 04:59 PM
914forme   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu...   Aug 9 2020, 06:17 AM


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