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| carcus |
 Aug 28 2016, 11:39 PM
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I see they make several kits and I know they made some for the VW bug also back in the day. Do these things actually cool the car down or just slow it down and are a waste of money? I see the kits are kind of expensive and I am sure the install costs some money also. I would think I could get an engine rebuilt or the syncros in the transaxle rebuilt for about the same price. I have never been in a 914 or seen one with AC in it. What are your opinions on getting one installed? If they do not really cool the car with cold air or bog the engine down......or just waste of money. This is for a future project.
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| Amphicar770 |
Aug 29 2016, 07:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,191 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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The "real feel" temp around here was well over 100 for many days this summer. I would not have been driving the 914 on those days if mine did not have air.
I have the dpd system but replaced compressor with a rotary and hoses with modern barrier hose. Kept it R12. It gets ice cold fast on hottest days. With the rotary compressor, the horsepower loss is negligible. |
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