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I've been searching for an aftermarket A/C kit to replace the Behr system in my car.  The constraint is the size of the in-dash evaporator.  Most of them will not fit.  Just ran across this today:  https://www.southernrods.com/a-c-and-heat-components/all-new-mini-kooler-complete-kit.html  At 10.5" x 8.5" x 4.5", that is the smallest unit yet.  

 

Anyone with experience with this kit?  Comments?  Words of wisdom?

 

TIA

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Novel solution, Ryan... how's it ducted?  Compressor lines run under car or thru cabin?

 

It's already warming up around CenTex... I'm exploring options for the 2000CS and I'd rather not have an ugly console, if possible. Ray sent me an interesting solution yesterday as well; I'm waiting for him to chime in with his findings.

 

Ed

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'71 Manila..such a great car

'67 Granada 2000CS...way cool

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Have vents that can blow directly at your face as this will bring instant refreshment even though it will take a while to bring the interior temps down.

 

Run the largest condenser you can fit.

 

Know your options for refrigerant are controlled by corporate patents and profits and have nothing to do with your or the environments safety

 

OK, so I had to rant a little at the end there but the above is still good advise

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Check Red Tek R12a.

Works in R12 or R134 systems. Propane based. Even better environmentally works more efficiently and at a lower pressure. Saves wear and tear on fittings and compressor. 

Be sure to check if it is OK to use in your state. 

Once mine is in, I will give an update. 

 

Cheers!

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+1 on the hydrocarbon based refrigerant. Way more efficient for old car A/C though you run into one of those tales of corporate greed, protectionism and skulduggery when you hear about its marketing and competition with inert gasses. 

rtheriaque wrote:

Carbs: They're necessary and barely controlled fuel leaks that sometimes match the air passing through them.

My build blog:http://www.bmw2002faq.com/blog/163-simeons-blog/

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Obviously, do whatever feels right to you, but keep in mind that the more valuable our little boxy Teutonic sedans become, the more the market will reward setups that look stock, and punish ones that look like they beamed in from the set of Futurama.

 

For most people:

 

--The Behr evaporator assembly, cleaned and with a new expansion valve, and its stock console

 

--The largest parallel flow condenser that'll fit in the nose (I believe that's 11x19 without cutting the horn supports)

 

--The biggest fan you can mount on the condenser

 

--The Hobiedave bracket

 

--A Sanden 508 or equivalent

 

--A new receiver dryer

 

--All new hoses

 

will give very good results, even with R134a.

 

Whatever evaporator assembly you use, you still need to do all of the other steps, so why not use the one that looks stock?

 

Note that if someone identifies an actual climate control box that does heat, a/c, and fresh air, with a single temperature knob, that fits easily under the dash and can be contained inside a stock Behr console, I'll take it all back.

 

--Rob

 

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I was thinking about getting a dash mounted fan to blow in my face. Normally the 4H solution works for me but traffic can be a problem when it's over 35 degrees C and you are standing still. 

rtheriaque wrote:

Carbs: They're necessary and barely controlled fuel leaks that sometimes match the air passing through them.

My build blog:http://www.bmw2002faq.com/blog/163-simeons-blog/

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