Retrofitting air con - tech sites and .. stuff

**oldcorollas** · 23-01-2009, 03:22 AM

http://www.vintageair.com/catalog.asp
lots of info regarding fitting aircon, and heater units etc etc..
maybe not so useful for those with "new" cars that already have this techanology

**Norminator** · 23-01-2009, 06:10 AM

that gear has been around for like a thousand years, stu. so, what's better in japan today?

**AAAAGZE** · 23-01-2009, 10:00 AM

does it mention anything about these???

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**Joshstix** · 23-01-2009, 10:36 AM

The vintage air guys make some really nice compact air systems. These are very commonly used in the US for muscle car builds etc. I haven't seen an Australian dealer for these yet but it would be interesting to see local pricing.

**Norminator** · 23-01-2009, 10:48 AM

they've been in the rod mags forever... fantastic solution for custom builds.

http://www.vintageair.com/dealers_mf...ntry=AUSTRALIA

Originally Posted by AAAAGZE

does it mention anything about these???

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i don't have the skillz to handle that much old skool style!

**oldcorollas** · 23-01-2009, 12:58 PM

sorry Normy, i don't get any hot rod mags over here

can you link up other sites with good tech? (i realise this site is pretty basic, but a good starter)

**Z2TT** · 24-01-2009, 06:00 PM

I know a few good sites, but they aren't about Vintage air con.

**oldcorollas** · 24-01-2009, 06:06 PM

title changed for you.

**Z2TT** · 26-01-2009, 06:08 AM

http://www.aa1car.com/library/retrofit.htm
http://www.thirdgen.org/retrofitac

Some Good Quotes from these sites.

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The last thing you will need to do is adjust the clutch cycling switch. Located on the accumulator, the switch serves two functions: 1) it cycles the compressor on and off to prevent freeze up during use, and 2) it prevents the compressor from running if the pressure is too low. The switch needs to be set at 21 to 22 psi, to compensate for pressure differences of R-134a. The adjustment screw is located in between the two terminals on the end of the switch. It is typically set at 24-25psi with r-12, so ¼ turn of the switch counterclockwise should be -4 psi (1/4 turn = 4 psi).