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Post by 74se on Aug 18, 2014 18:26:46 GMT -5
Has anyone tried an aftermarket a/c unit, complete outfit, on a 318 ?
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Post by odzking on Aug 18, 2014 19:50:12 GMT -5
I did the under hood conversion kit from Classic Auto Air. Other than the fact the instructions were awful, it works great.
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Post by JimmyB on Aug 19, 2014 7:54:13 GMT -5
Similar experience with the kit from autoacsolutions.com - easy install despite the poor instructions. Works really well.
They also do a complete system with under-dash vents for cars that didn't have a/c from the factory. It's not cheap though.
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Post by 1ol74charger4me on Aug 20, 2014 19:31:25 GMT -5
I did the under hood conversion kit from Classic Auto Air. Other than the fact the instructions were awful, it works great. Have put The Classic Auto Air stuff on 3 cars and ditto what he says. After you get it figured out, it is the ultimate set up to swap out that behemouth old cast iron unit. And all new parts from the getgo. |
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Post by 74se on Aug 24, 2014 10:51:36 GMT -5
This system will fit right in on a 74 318 that came with factory air?
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Post by JimmyB on Aug 24, 2014 11:50:12 GMT -5
Mine was very nearly bolt-on, although being a later 360 I had to use a secondary belt to drive the alternator. I imagine the install on a 318 would be similar.  |
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Post by 1ol74charger4me on Aug 27, 2014 19:34:50 GMT -5
Thanks! Now you've got me wondering if I want to rebuild my compressor or box it and go with a new one. Probably cheaper and free up some HP......... Here we go!
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Post by odzking on Aug 28, 2014 9:56:14 GMT -5
Depends on if you want original and/or if all the parts are there.
If all the parts are still there and nothing leaks, I'd say have the original compressor refitted for R134 and go that way. If the condenser or any parts are missing or bad, do the under hood kit.
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