adding a/c to 86 944

[944 LT1]

any a/c experts out there? here are my plans and questions:
i have located an 87 944 (engine was pulled 1 month ago and a/c had charge) that i can get the following:
1.evaporator
2.condensor
(i will have both pressure tested)
3.dash controls and relay
4.all lines
price 400.00

i plan to purchase new:
1. compressor
2.resevoir (drier)
3.expansion valve
4.low pressure switch

here are my questions:
1.am i missing anything?
2.i assume all wiring is there. (i can see wires run to relay location) however i can't find wires for compressor?
3.do i need the entire a/c contol brain in the dash (lists for 400.00) or just the outer part which has the buttons (list foe less than 100.00)?

any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[944 LT1]

BTT

[thamlin000]

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[944 LT1]

Help!

[dmac]

Unless you are starting with an especially nice car I would not bother. The market value of 944's are too low to justify this kind of expense. Consider selling your car and buy another one with working A/C.

I bought my 1986 944na with working AC and a bad clutch for $3,000. The clutch parts were $380 from Vertex.

[thamlin000]

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[944 LT1]

dmac, i live in the south so it doesnt matter what the cost is it will be worth every penny. i'm doing a v8 conversion to the car so $7-800 extra for a/c is nothing compared to the $7000+ i'm putting into to car.(thats parts only-i'm doing all the labor) resale wont be an option, i'm holding on to this baby!