All Electric Car A/C Systems Now Available (Page 1/2)
Dennis LaGrua JUL 06, 02:56 PM
Electric A/C system kits for classic cars are now available. They work using an electric powered compressor and the system also contains an evaporator, a condenser and the lines. Most of these systems are under the dash units that may require some creative fitting but the advantage is that no belts or pulleys are required. If you run an alternator capable of 105 amps or more this installation should work.
The electric system seems like an easy system to install as you're not running pulleys to run the compressor off of the engine crankshaft. While I run the traditional GM air conditioning systems on my Fieros this new technology seems very interesting especially on Pontiac Fieros that never had factory AC .
cvxjet JUL 06, 03:07 PM
My plan for the last 30 years was to retire and then move up to Weaverville....small town in N. Ca, and build a house I designed- but now I have Lupus so can't be exposed to sunlight, and the temps in Weaverville used to be 90-105 for the whole summer- now it is usually 100-115......So, obviously, I can't move up there.

My plan for my >>Non-AC<< 85 SE V6 Fiero was to install an AC system- but go with one of the new electric-powered compressors so the compressor could be mounted up front A) No lines running fore and aft, and B) Better weight distribution....
Raydar JUL 06, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by cvxjet:

My plan for the last 30 years was to retire and then move up to Weaverville....small town in N. Ca, and build a house I designed- but now I have Lupus so can't be exposed to sunlight, and the temps in Weaverville used to be 90-105 for the whole summer- now it is usually 100-115......So, obviously, I can't move up there.

My plan for my >>Non-AC<< 85 SE V6 Fiero was to install an AC system- but go with one of the new electric-powered compressors so the compressor could be mounted up front A) No lines running fore and aft, and B) Better weight distribution....



Sounds like a no-brainer if you have a front mounted battery.
cyrus88 JUL 06, 06:30 PM
Do you have a link to a kit that you could post?
Dennis LaGrua JUL 07, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by cyrus88:

Do you have a link to a kit that you could post?



Those 12V A/C vehicle A/C systems are all over eBay for about $425 complete, . Links are too long to snip and paste here. This is an excellent economic solution to add A/C to Fieros that never had A/C. The only thing extra that may be needed is a higher output alternator.

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Patrick JUL 07, 03:51 AM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

Those 12V A/C vehicle A/C systems are all over eBay for about $425 complete.



I don't know much about A/C. What do those ones have that this $100 unit doesn't have? Seems like an amazing price if it actually works!
Dennis LaGrua JUL 07, 08:42 AM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

I don't know much about A/C. What do those ones have that this $100 unit doesn't have? Seems like an amazing price if it actually works!




This item is just a conventional (not electric) aftermarket A/C evaporator. To get this working you would need to add a half dozen extra parts that includes a compressor., mounting brackets, accumulator, pulleys, hoses, condenser, fan etc.

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

82-T/A [At Work] JUL 07, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

Electric A/C system kits for classic cars are now available. They work using an electric powered compressor and the system also contains an evaporator, a condenser and the lines. Most of these systems are under the dash units that may require some creative fitting but the advantage is that no belts or pulleys are required. If you run an alternator capable of 105 amps or more this installation should work.
The electric system seems like an easy system to install as you're not running pulleys to run the compressor off of the engine crankshaft. While I run the traditional GM air conditioning systems on my Fieros this new technology seems very interesting especially on Pontiac Fieros that never had factory AC .




I guess that makes perfect sense. I was driving a 4xe Jeep Cherokee something or other a couple of weeks ago, and with the engine off, the air conditioning was still working. With all these electric cars out there now, it would make perfect sense that these kinds of systems would be available. Are there any in particular that you've been looking at? Where are you seeing them for sale?
Dennis LaGrua JUL 07, 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
I guess that makes perfect sense. I was driving a 4xe Jeep Cherokee something or other a couple of weeks ago, and with the engine off, the air conditioning was still working. With all these electric cars out there now, it would make perfect sense that these kinds of systems would be available. Are there any in particular that you've been looking at? Where are you seeing them for sale?



There is a a whole bunch of the electric A/C units on eBay. IIRC AJ's Fiero might not have A/C. Such being the case an electric A/C unit may make sense. You may have to remove the heater A/C box to get it in but in Florida the heater is little used,

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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "

Patrick JUL 07, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

This item is just a conventional (not electric) aftermarket A/C evaporator. To get this working you would need to add a half dozen extra parts that includes a compressor., mounting brackets, accumulator, pulleys, hoses, condenser, fan etc.



Ah, I understand. Okay, how about This kit for $395 then? Still a great price for adding A/C... if it works!