Adding a/c to my Suby Conversion- Options, Not a huge fan of the big under dash unit in some 914's |
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Adding a/c to my Suby Conversion- Options, Not a huge fan of the big under dash unit in some 914's |
JRust |
Jun 23 2014, 10:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so I'm looking for some options for adding Air Conditioning to my 914. I have heat in the fresh air box now. Just want to have A/C for those long drives. I don't love the windows down all the time when it's hot out. Not to mention I tend to hit some of the out of town events. which usually are in some hot area's. So yes I want a little more comfort on those longer drives.
So let's keep the flames out of this if possible. I don't care if you don't like the idea. I'm looking for some options on adding aftermarket a/c. I'd still like to retain the 914 interior if possible. Not opposed to a little customization though. A fresh air box that could house both the a/c & heater would be great. I'm not a big fan of the under dash unit that came with the dealer add ons in 914's. What idea's do you guys have. Cost is a factor of course. I have my car at Original Customs now for some work. It will most likely be McMark doing the install. Just trying to get the creative juices flowing. This is for my water cooled Subaru conversion. So this isn't some stock car I would be ruining (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
JRust |
Jun 29 2014, 11:19 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So possibly this unit in the fresh air box spot? a/c unit . Looks like this unit could just run hoses to the current vents. So you wouldn't even know it was there. Unitl you felt that sweet cool air coming out. It would be nice to have in the fresh air box location. Much quieter that way as the fan wouldn't be in the cab itself. Be pretty easy to incorporate the fan controls in the dash. Could probably use some stock 914 knobs. Maybe a rear window defrost knob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . Or I'm sure there would be a way to hook up the current cables too
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mgp4591 |
Jun 30 2014, 03:54 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,370 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
So possibly this unit in the fresh air box spot? a/c unit . Looks like this unit could just run hoses to the current vents. So you wouldn't even know it was there. Unitl you felt that sweet cool air coming out. It would be nice to have in the fresh air box location. Much quieter that way as the fan wouldn't be in the cab itself. Be pretty easy to incorporate the fan controls in the dash. Could probably use some stock 914 knobs. Maybe a rear window defrost knob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . Or I'm sure there would be a way to hook up the current cables too I'm a little confused on the Southern Air unit- it says it's a heater/ac unit but the description only says it includes the evaporator case. Is that accurate or does it have everything in one housing? It's not very clear... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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