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AC Idea?, Roof mounted AC for those that don't want to cut their car. |
ClayPerrine |
Aug 8 2021, 08:35 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,503 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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 |
Aug 9 2021, 05:49 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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 |
Aug 9 2021, 07:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,606 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
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) |
ClayPerrine |
Aug 10 2021, 08:29 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,503 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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) I have a factory six that has never been cut for AC. There are no good compressor mounts for a six, and I don't want to alter the chassis to accommodate an AC condenser or evaporator. My idea would make it completely removable in minutes, and no visible alterations at all. I am modifying my six conversion to add AC. I am using an electric compressor. But that method is not going to work on an unmolested factory six. Clay |
76-914 |
Aug 10 2021, 09:54 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
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) I have a factory six that has never been cut for AC. There are no good compressor mounts for a six, and I don't want to alter the chassis to accommodate an AC condenser or evaporator. My idea would make it completely removable in minutes, and no visible alterations at all. I am modifying my six conversion to add AC. I am using an electric compressor. But that method is not going to work on an unmolested factory six. Clay If you have AC on the modified 6 you won't need AC on the factory 6. You can only drive one at a time. Do the electric compressor on Betty's car then you'll both have AC. You definitely need AC in TX. No if's, ands or buts about that. Go ahead and do the roof AC then report back how well it works. Might as well light the thing up and put "Pizza Delivery" on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) JK. If someone goes this route, removing/installing the top it will not be a one man job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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