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can you add a/c to a non a/c car
I have a 1976 Carrera 3.0 that never had a/c.
does anyone makes an a/c unit for my car and has anyone added a/c on their car? it is very hot in Alabama and even though I had the car for 10 years now,i am starting to think a/c.
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06-15-2013, 10:58 AM
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The answer is yes to both questions. Look at the search function and you will find a lot of info on what and how to do this.
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It is probably possible. It will take some work and money, however.
Talk to Charlie at Griffiths Tech about your options on this. He goes by the handle "Kuehl" here. You can shop around a little for components, but installing it into your car is going to require verification that the appropriate fixtures are already in the car. Like the holes where the hoses pass from the engine bay to the underpan area. The area under the nose for the front condenser. Etc. |
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All other factory components in place. But. Conversion to R-134a is assumed to be a given. Install a trinary pressure sensnor/switch to control and protect the compressor, the extra function to power the new fan 24/7. Have the fan run even with the ignition off but only as/when needed. If a single aftermarket condensor/fan assembly, "as-built" assembly, is not adequate in your climate then first be sure you have the BEST blower/fan that you can buy at a sensible price. If that still doesn't suffice then do as others have done and add a second condensor/fan assembly. Here's why you should NOT use the factory rear engine lid condensor, read tech note AB349. 4 Seasons - Tech Tips 
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06-15-2013, 03:42 PM
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ZIMS alone is not going to be adequate in Alabama. Its a good unit. I have it. But you will need more than just that... its not that large. Smaller than a standard carrera oil cooler.
It is possible.... but will be $$$ Quote:
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06-15-2013, 03:59 PM
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You might take a look at this - Porsche 911/930 (No A/C) Full Air Conditioning Kit
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I did it to my '75, it was a lot of work, but personally I think it was worth it. I just drove down to visit my mom, a fairly warm and sunny day, previously it would have been hot and noisy with the windows down, now it was cool, somewhat noisy as 911's are, but quite comfortable.
I have the Retroaire kit, nicely done, reasonably priced and generally quite Ok, but you need to be able to do some fabrication and figuring out yourself or have a good mechanic. I would say it would be somewhere around 20 hours of work on your own.... I would do it again in a heartbeat.... Dennis |
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06-15-2013, 09:09 PM
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06-16-2013, 05:42 AM
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