AC Idea?, Roof mounted AC for those that don't want to cut their car. Options

[ClayPerrine]

Roof mounted AC.

Just mount it to a spare targa top.




It pulls 48 amps, so you will need to put a bigger alternator on the car, but other than that, no mods necessary. Great for those who want to be able to drive in the hot parts of the country, but have an unmolested car.

Weighs 75lbs.


https://www.amazon.com/Douglas-D20-Rooftop-...mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

Clay

[76-914]

I wonder how loud that would be sitting atop a 12 sq ft fiberglass speaker membrane? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know everyone wants an "easy to install" AC system like people in Hell want ice water but an install isn't the hack job it once was. There are a few rotary compressors posted on this site that I've seen mounted and they look pretty good. Or Keith's @914toy and @Steve electric frunk system looks to be a clean install as well. If you have a conversion the compressor is a piece of cake as is the condenser install. And your evaporator should include a heater circuit. The air-cooled guys will retain the stock heaters. Regardless of which of these 3 approaches you go there will be 3 small holes drilled/punched for the evaporator. One for the drain and two for the freon lines. Quite frankly I think the electric compressor is the way to go for the stock 914's. If you have a water cooled conversion then the standard AC system with the factory compressor makes the most sense. When considering AC for your teener think of it like a high end tool purchase. You can go the cheap route and regret that decision later or bite the bullet and buy the more expensive tool and enjoy it for years to come. Plan on $1500-$2000 for parts & materials.
Now here is the good news. This is a job that most of you are capable of doing in a couple of weekends with basic tools. There are a few of us here that have the crimping tools to loan you and you can go to your local mechanic to pull a vacuum on the system then fill with freon if there are no leaks. That runs about $100-$200 depending upon your location. Unless your garage is air conditioned winter is a good time to do one of these installs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Steve]

I wonder how loud that would be sitting atop a 12 sq ft fiberglass speaker membrane? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I know everyone wants an "easy to install" AC system like people in Hell want ice water but an install isn't the hack job it once was. There are a few rotary compressors posted on this site that I've seen mounted and they look pretty good. Or Keith's @914toy and @Steve electric frunk system looks to be a clean install as well. If you have a conversion the compressor is a piece of cake as is the condenser install. And your evaporator should include a heater circuit. The air-cooled guys will retain the stock heaters. Regardless of which of these 3 approaches you go there will be 3 small holes drilled/punched for the evaporator. One for the drain and two for the freon lines. Quite frankly I think the electric compressor is the way to go for the stock 914's. If you have a water cooled conversion then the standard AC system with the factory compressor makes the most sense. When considering AC for your teener think of it like a high end tool purchase. You can go the cheap route and regret that decision later or bite the bullet and buy the more expensive tool and enjoy it for years to come. Plan on $1500-$2000 for parts & materials.
Now here is the good news. This is a job that most of you are capable of doing in a couple of weekends with basic tools. There are a few of us here that have the crimping tools to loan you and you can go to your local mechanic to pull a vacuum on the system then fill with freon if there are no leaks. That runs about $100-$200 depending upon your location. Unless your garage is air conditioned winter is a good time to do one of these installs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I don't get it either. There are 12v electric compressors on the market that you can install in the front trunk. Click on my Blog in my signature for more information (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)