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> Do you have AC installed in the 914?
GaroldShaffer
post Oct 3 2007, 11:47 AM
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How many here have working AC in their 914? What's your pro's & con's with it? I am somewhat trying to sell my 88 944, I waffle everytime I drive it if I really should or not.

Anyway, if I do sell it then I want to replace it with another car. Something with better gas mileage than my Dodge Ram truck (19 mpg on a good day). Been thinking of another 914 as my around town driver & sunny day car and keep my other 914 as my dedicated AX car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Thing is I'm getting older, it gets hot & muggy here in the summer, and well dang it I like having AC. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I know there is another thread here on which system is better and I guess this thread goes somewhat along with that one. My other concern is even finding a solid 914 with working AC, I guess they are out there. OK, I'm rambling now........

Your thoughts?
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post Oct 3 2007, 01:40 PM
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Garold,

I too have AC in my 74 and it does a decent job as well. With such a small cabin to cool, I just need to keep it shaded when sitting out all day. I made, and you can buy from others, a cockpit cover that covers just the glass area - it helps a lot.

If you do a search either here or over at Pelican I have a complete write-up about my system with a schematic for getting it wired up correctly.

THe only real draw-back to the dealer systems is the blower fan. Even on high it just doesn't move a lot of air. Its almost equivalent to speed-2 on your 944. I've been watching for a more modern fan motor replacement but haven't seen one yet.

Stay cool!
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Garold Shaffer   Do you have AC installed in the 914?   Oct 3 2007, 11:47 AM
Brando   As far as I can recall -- the AC system installed ...   Oct 3 2007, 12:30 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   mine works perfectly VPC system. Ice cold with R-...   Oct 3 2007, 12:32 PM
914sBaby!   mine works perfectly VPC system. Ice cold with R...   Oct 4 2007, 01:01 AM
dr914@autoatlanta.com   mine works perfectly VPC system. Ice cold with ...   Oct 4 2007, 05:19 PM
RoninEclipse2G   [quote name='914sBaby!' post='953225' date='O...   Oct 4 2007, 06:57 PM
ClayPerrine   Betty's 914 has a DPD system that I converted ...   Oct 3 2007, 12:42 PM
3d914   Garold, I too have AC in my 74 and it does a dece...   Oct 3 2007, 01:40 PM
Brando   You could always get 2 that 'heater blower...   Oct 3 2007, 04:32 PM
orthobiz   Steve's Sahara Beige car has 914. Bet it's...   Oct 4 2007, 03:54 PM
Dr Evil   I have a bunch of old stock systems if anyone want...   Oct 4 2007, 07:02 PM
charliew   I have a bunch of old stock systems if anyone wan...   Oct 4 2007, 10:47 PM
andys   I have a bunch of old stock systems if anyone wan...   Oct 5 2007, 11:48 AM
914sBaby!   I have a bunch of old stock systems if anyone wan...   Oct 5 2007, 10:58 PM
Ga Dan   I also am interested in A/C, I currently have a 1....   Oct 5 2007, 11:11 PM
Dr Evil   Wow, I have gotten a lot of interest in the under ...   Oct 6 2007, 09:59 AM
Ga Dan   Wow, I have gotten a lot of interest in the under...   Oct 7 2007, 06:10 PM
joeav8tor   Steve Gagliones Sahara Beige 914 blows cold and is...   Oct 7 2007, 10:06 AM
Brando   What's involved? Cutting, running lines, fabb...   Oct 7 2007, 06:13 PM


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