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| slowrodent |
 May 20 2025, 11:37 AM
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OK..I've read a bunch of semi-recent articles online regarding electric air conditioning kits in cars. One was a 911 that is employing a rather pricey euro-kit and the owner seemed pleased... Most articles focus on the large current draw and the overall (in)efficiency of the kits on the whole. Yet, I can't help but feel that the 914 (tiny car) is a perfect application for such a kit - particularly if your engine can push a larger alternator. (Mine is a v6 and would have no problem doing so).. Allows you to frunk-mount the compressor and simplify the overall install (yes, big gauge wires are required, but in my case at least.. no interior exists so no worries)
Plus relatively cheap kits are waaay-abundant. So thoughts, insights, experience? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| ClayPerrine |
May 20 2025, 08:40 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,353 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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On Elwood (the original six) I have considered upgrading the alternator, and adding a small 12v RV rooftop AC unit to a spare targa top. Drop the wiring down to the battery, and you get cold air in the car without cutting up the front trunk.
Yea, it would look a bit silly, but it could be easily removed and replaced with the stock, unaltered top. And it Texas, AC is not a luxury. It is a necessity. But I have to get this idea by the co-owner of the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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| Shivers |
May 20 2025, 09:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 3,013 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ May 20 2025, 07:40 PM)  On Elwood (the original six) I have considered upgrading the alternator, and adding a small 12v RV rooftop AC unit to a spare targa top. Drop the wiring down to the battery, and you get cold air in the car without cutting up the front trunk. Yea, it would look a bit silly, but it could be easily removed and replaced with the stock, unaltered top. And it Texas, AC is not a luxury. It is a necessity. But I have to get this idea by the co-owner of the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) You know, that is not a bad idea. Find an old junk top. I still need to figure out how to power it. |
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slowrodent Electric A/C anyone? May 20 2025, 11:37 AM
76-914 Keith @914Toy did it and loved it before he sold... May 20 2025, 11:44 AM VaccaRabite As long as your alternator can push the power, its... May 20 2025, 02:42 PM
mepstein
As long as your alternator can push the power, it... May 20 2025, 05:26 PM
Spoke
I'm not up enough on /6 stuff to know about t... May 21 2025, 08:47 AM VaccaRabite
I'm not up enough on /6 stuff to know about ... May 22 2025, 06:25 AM ClayPerrine Mine is in process. I have the compressor kit, and... May 20 2025, 03:07 PM Chris914n6 On a car the size of a 914 the compressor won... May 20 2025, 04:23 PM mepstein
On a car the size of a 914 the compressor won... May 20 2025, 05:30 PM Montreal914 Regardless of cabin size, using a stock 3.2 altern... May 21 2025, 07:50 AM ClayPerrine
[quote name='mepstein' post='3206454' date='May 2... May 21 2025, 08:06 AM Chris914n6
[quote name='mepstein' post='3206454' date='May ... May 22 2025, 12:14 PM mepstein
[quote name='mepstein' post='3206454' date='May ... May 22 2025, 01:03 PM Shivers Has anyone here had success swapping to a GM or ot... May 20 2025, 06:51 PM burton73
On Elwood (the original six) I have considered up... May 21 2025, 12:16 PM Superhawk996 Problem solved May 20 2025, 10:04 PM mate914
Problem solved
That's pet mode. I like it. ... May 21 2025, 06:02 AM Montreal914 @Steve :popcorn: May 20 2025, 11:11 PM Shivers @Superhawk996
That’s funny Phil :D
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