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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ A/C in a converted 914-6

Posted by: dlee1967 Nov 20 2004, 08:00 PM

I am helping a friend with his conversion of a '73 to a 2.4L six. We are getting very close to the end of the project, but have not yet installed the A/C. (no flames please.....this is Houston, TX) Does anyone have any advice on the best way to mount the compressor on the motor? Pictures would be very helpful. At this time we have not brackets and have not yet bought a compressor. Thank you in advance for your help. David Lee in Houston, TX.

Posted by: Red-Beard Nov 20 2004, 08:24 PM

Reprinted from my e-mail.

Tom, I had a real nice visit with you about your 914-6 Porsche, the
information you wanted is:

Our complete Delux A/C System for the 914-6 is a 16,000 btu unit w/twin
condenser and 8 cubic inch rotor compressor that only pulles 1 1/2
horsepower and it weight 75 lbs and shipped in one box

The cost for this complete A/C System is $2195.00 Plus Tax & Shipping.

Note" If you want us to installed this special system, we will glad to set a
time at your convenience

Thank You and Please Pray for Our Troops

Jerry West
Cooler Air
972-722-3791
www.europeancoolerair.com

Posted by: dlee1967 Nov 21 2004, 08:14 PM

Thanks James, I have talked with Jerry West before when looking for a complete package. In this case we have the entire A/C system but no A/C compressor or bracket. We might end up buying the one from Jerry, but I would rather make my own to keep cost down and then have a pattern for the next project. Pictures anyone???DLee

Posted by: Dave_Darling Nov 21 2004, 08:33 PM

Gord Luy put air conditioning on his Six. Aah, here is the article:
http://www.roadglue.com/docs/main_and_rest/one_cool_9146.htm

--DD

Posted by: Red-Beard Nov 21 2004, 09:54 PM

Clay just posted some pics on his mount.

Do a quick search on my name and A/C

Posted by: Eddie Williams Nov 21 2004, 10:05 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=20365&hl=ac

Posted by: dlee1967 Nov 22 2004, 08:08 AM

That is exactly what I was looking for.....thanks guys......My buddies conversion 6 is going to be cool for summer. DLee

Posted by: Kerrys914 Nov 22 2004, 09:02 AM

Just curious..

Why doesn't the 911 A/C bracket work? <_<

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 22 2004, 09:10 AM

If you take a look at a 914 firewall, you will notice that the /6 fan fits into an indentation in the firewall. On either side are the seatback wells. If you use the 911 compressor mount, it sets the compressor high up on the LH side, directly behind the driver's seat. To get the compressor to mount on the bracket, you have to cut a hole in the firewall for clutch clearance. You also have to beat the living $hit out of the firewall to allow the belt to have clearance. Then you have to limit the rearward travel of the seat to keep the back of the seat from hitting the compressor clutch (or the cover, if you choose to fabricate one). This was done on the 916 that was built and imported into the US for Peter Gregg. The cut the hole in the firewall, and left just a thin layer of leather in front of the clutch. The driver's seat is limited in rearward travel too.

That's why I setup the weird T shaped belt run on my 914/6 compressor mount. The angle of the firewall means that I have to keep the compressor low, and as far rearward as possible. So I use the serpentine belt and the idlers. Mounting the compressor on the right side makes sure that it does not interfere with the oil filter on the oil tank, and the /4 AC install has the compressor mounted in the same general location. So the lines will already reach. The added benefit is that I don't have to have a hole in the firewall to change the belt. I just loosen the tensioner, slip the old one off, and slip the new one over the pulleys. Then turn the tensioner and tighten the nut.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Nov 22 2004, 01:01 PM

That is a nice set-up you have.. Do you still have the part #'s for the pulleys? If you happen to have any other plans, info, photo's off the engine PLEASE send them to me

Thanks and great work

Ch eers

Posted by: ClayPerrine Nov 22 2004, 01:53 PM

The pulleys came from here http://www.clewett.com/products/specialt/specialty.htm

Call them and they will sell you just the pulleys.

The compressor, the mounting bracket I used for parts, and the idlers came from here http://www.iceac.com They are from the Type IV kit they sell.

The belt tenisioner is a timing belt tensioner from a Nissan VG30 engine.

The rest is just fabricated from steel plate.

Posted by: Kerrys914 Nov 24 2004, 07:15 AM

Thanks Clay, I may have to try another route on my car. I call the vendors and the prices for the pieces are WOW

If I can't find another clean install (like yours) without cutting the firewall I will just remove the compressor until I can fund your installation.

I would still like to see more photos of you compressor bracket the next time you remove the compressor.

Ch eers