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Electric AC, Not pretty |
914forme |
Jan 25 2020, 08:02 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Jegs has done an electric AC system, it is not pretty, but interesting.
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914forme |
Jan 25 2020, 08:12 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Nice to find that the purple paint was not them. Manufacture painted it purple. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Mark Henry |
Jan 25 2020, 08:24 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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OMG zoom in and read the warning label , reads like "if you hear any odd sounds RUN it's a fuching bomb !!!" "immediately get away if you hear sounds of grounding inside the compressor (sizzling, sputtering or popping). Burns from compressor thermal venting with ignition may result." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
FL000 |
Jan 25 2020, 09:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California |
For a solution that many people hope is right around the corner this setup leaves a lot to be desired. Is it even for a car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) looks like a floor mount vent for a trailer.
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Retroracer |
Jan 26 2020, 09:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
One interesting aspect is the electrical current requirement - 31A! For a standard 914, this is 56% of your available alternator output - at high engine revs. At idle, your battery better be in good shape...
Any 914 install would need to be looking at upgrading electrical systems if you want to have other stuff in the car working as well, like maybe headlights and such. - Tony |
76-914 |
Jan 26 2020, 09:53 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice to find that the purple paint was not them. Manufacture painted it purple. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) After reading this I see that the mfg isn't too keen on the 12v models. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) And if they aren't pushing them that's the writing on the wall. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
tygaboy |
Jan 26 2020, 09:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,285 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
One interesting aspect is the electrical current requirement - 31A! For a standard 914, this is 56% of your available alternator output - at high engine revs. At idle, your battery better be in good shape... Any 914 install would need to be looking at upgrading electrical systems if you want to have other stuff in the car working as well, like maybe headlights and such. - Tony But for us V8 powered folks and our 220 A alternators... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I haven't pulled the trigger on the install of the "standard" A/C set up I have. I'll report back should I decide to check into this. |
cary |
Jan 26 2020, 09:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
For a solution that many people hope is right around the corner this setup leaves a lot to be desired. Is it even for a car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) looks like a floor mount vent for a trailer. Wont be long. It's it the nose of the Gunther. I think we've done 3 at Rothsport on 911's. |
Steve |
Jan 26 2020, 10:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,577 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Most of the electric AC car kits are running the benling compressor.
https://benling.coowor.com/shop/product-det...09087VFAMP1.htm |
Retroracer |
Jan 26 2020, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 609 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
RE: "But for us V8 powered folks and our 220 A alternators.."
Chris, I did say "standard" 914? I envision for your build industrial levels of AC cooling, as well as fridge, 120V inverters (passenger and driver), full AV suite with 60" OLED TV, welder, etc. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) - Tony |
914forme |
Jan 26 2020, 10:22 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Those are the ones from the UK Classic Retrofit, the cost is just too hight right now with the exchange rate. @2,995.00 + VAT ~ 4,000.00. But they also released a unit for racers, that is all inclosed can sit in the cab. Fills your race suit with cool goodness. LOL, I could put it in the passenger seat, and let it fill the cabin, or at least my pants leg.
I keep watching and hoping for something to bleed over. I just thought the Jets thing was interesting, also have found no manuals, for it, but I can buy the AN AC lines for it. And yes it looks like a refrigerator unit.\ The Classic Retrofit, shows all the cars that have been done by Gunnar, and Rothsport. In their blog section. On the 914-6 you just use one of their Alternator upgrades, 150Amp. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 26 2020, 10:38 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Not electric but fits our 914's
https://www.classicautoair.com/shop/1974-po...tioning-system/ |
DickSteinkamp |
Jan 26 2020, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
Like electric power steering I would guess electric AC (or AC/Heat), most likely using a heat pump, will take over the OE and aftermarket vehicle HVAC market. Some EVs already use a heat pump. To operate these devices and to save weight (lighter gauge wiring can be used) 24 or higher voltages will become more common.
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Steve |
Jan 26 2020, 10:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,577 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Those are the ones from the UK Classic Retrofit, the cost is just too hight right now with the exchange rate. @2,995.00 + VAT ~ 4,000.00. But they also released a unit for racers, that is all inclosed can sit in the cab. Fills your race suit with cool goodness. LOL, I could put it in the passenger seat, and let it fill the cabin, or at least my pants leg. I keep watching and hoping for something to bleed over. I just thought the Jets thing was interesting, also have found no manuals, for it, but I can buy the AN AC lines for it. And yes it looks like a refrigerator unit.\ The Classic Retrofit, shows all the cars that have been done by Gunnar, and Rothsport. In their blog section. On the 914-6 you just use one of their Alternator upgrades, 150Amp. I picked up the Benling compressors for $600.00. The rest is standard 914 under dash evaporator and trunk condensor. Not rocket science. At the lowest setting the compressor draws 40 amps. No problem for my 3.2 alternator. |
914forme |
Jan 26 2020, 06:35 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
@Steve please spill the beans, not a rocket scientist, but know several. Both my uncles where though. Worked on all the programs up to the Shuttle. I never went that route, I worked on other things that makes rockets look simple, but want to get up to speed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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jim_hoyland |
Jan 26 2020, 06:54 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,272 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Any reason it’s only applicable for a ‘74 ? |
914forme |
Jan 26 2020, 07:02 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
something like this? Seems very straight forward. Would love to see the install.
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Steve |
Jan 26 2020, 08:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,577 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Any reason it’s only applicable for a ‘74 ? I called them up and just bought the under dash evaporator for my 75. The condensor I bought from southern air. I have everything I need to install it, but hectic job, family, etc. so I keep pushing out the install. |
Steve |
Jan 26 2020, 08:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,577 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
@Steve please spill the beans, not a rocket scientist, but know several. Both my uncles where though. Worked on all the programs up to the Shuttle. I never went that route, I worked on other things that makes rockets look simple, but want to get up to speed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I have all the parts, just no time to work on it. I have the front trunk done with the condensor and fan. I just need to install the benling compressor and under dash evaporator. |
Mark Henry |
Jan 26 2020, 09:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Any reason it’s only applicable for a ‘74 ? Likely google bots know I have a '74 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If you go through the menu it lists each year of 914, don't know/think there's any difference in the kits by year. |
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