Electric Air conditioning - any good?
10-04-2023, 05:49 PM
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Electric Air conditioning - any good?
I have a Restomod based on a ‘79 911 SC and I would like to install electric air conditioning. Do any forum members have experience with electric air?
I know there are a number of alternatives on the market, do they work well enough, which is best?
thanks
I know there are a number of alternatives on the market, do they work well enough, which is best?
thanks
10-13-2023, 06:02 PM
#2
Pro
I installed electric air in my 87. I can't say I am completely happy with it, nor that I am unhappy.
The good is it saves a bit of weight as it gets rid of the giant compressor, a lot of refrigerant lines and the big condenser in the rear. I also removed the front condenser, which I think was mistake. I have it on my to-do list to reinstall that condenser to improve the performance, as it it stands now with the supplied condenser it is not up to the task for a hot Georgia day (also my car is triple black and that surely does not help).
To install the condenser they supply you need to remove the left fog light and windshield fluid bottle. I never use the fogs, so it was not a big deal, but some people might not like that. They make a little kit to replace the water bottle that uses a 996 bottle relocated under the gas cap in the fender well. Another project that I have never gotten around to completing.
The installation is a bit fussy, but completely doable if you have a garage. Figure that it will take a good bit of time to get it done. I don't know how much time I had into it, but it consumed a few weekend days and several evenings.
I also installed their higher capacity alternator, I don't know if you have to do that, but that is separate job. My engine was out for a rebuild so my engine builder did it, he said it was a little fussy as the wire size is larger than original.
If I was to do it again would I? IDK, I would seriously consider a Griffiths or other aftermarket system to preserve the OEM character. I do like that it is lighter and cleans up the engine bay though, so 50/50 on that.
The good is it saves a bit of weight as it gets rid of the giant compressor, a lot of refrigerant lines and the big condenser in the rear. I also removed the front condenser, which I think was mistake. I have it on my to-do list to reinstall that condenser to improve the performance, as it it stands now with the supplied condenser it is not up to the task for a hot Georgia day (also my car is triple black and that surely does not help).
To install the condenser they supply you need to remove the left fog light and windshield fluid bottle. I never use the fogs, so it was not a big deal, but some people might not like that. They make a little kit to replace the water bottle that uses a 996 bottle relocated under the gas cap in the fender well. Another project that I have never gotten around to completing.
The installation is a bit fussy, but completely doable if you have a garage. Figure that it will take a good bit of time to get it done. I don't know how much time I had into it, but it consumed a few weekend days and several evenings.
I also installed their higher capacity alternator, I don't know if you have to do that, but that is separate job. My engine was out for a rebuild so my engine builder did it, he said it was a little fussy as the wire size is larger than original.
If I was to do it again would I? IDK, I would seriously consider a Griffiths or other aftermarket system to preserve the OEM character. I do like that it is lighter and cleans up the engine bay though, so 50/50 on that.
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Rico (10-14-2023)
10-17-2023, 04:12 PM
#4
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I think it will solve the issue for me, but probably won't freeze anyone out. Blows about the same
you can see pictures of my install here
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ac-thread.html
you can see pictures of my install here
https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ac-thread.html