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bc. · 07-04-2011, 11:36 AM

I could have kept the A/C with my SR swap, but it is a really heavy system and my car is heavy enough as is. Also, not having A/C in a vert is not a big deal, having sunscreen is probably more important.

codyace · 07-04-2011, 04:40 PM

Mike,

The big thing with your E chassis is that you need to get EVERYTHING from a DOHC car to make it work, lines/condensor/compressor etc.

Luckily the wiring is via chassis harness, so if the people doing the conversion wire wise (I know you did, just saying in general for those curious to it) do it correctly, it all works just like OEM

For reference, my brackets also don't require any custom lines;they were designed to work with the KA lines and to plug/play just like OEM. Some cars do require you to inbolt the one gromet on the firewall behind the head for some clearnence room around dump tubes and stuff, and other cars don't (which leads me to believe Nissan changed line suppliers at some time). The pulleys also line up perfectly.

Another thing to look into, is to make sure you compare what parts you have with my guide, as there are instances (albiet rare) where S13 cars will have the newer S14 parts on them (mid year 93/94 seem to be back and forth). Why Nissan did that is beyond me.

Funny irony of it all: I don't have AC on my car, I need to make custom lines on the passenger side (from the drier to the firewall) to clear my oil cooler stuff. as I wanted to isntall it using existing holes in the frame rail. Go figure the guy who sells the kits doesn't even have a working system on his car huh?!?! haha.

usdm180sx · 07-04-2011, 09:13 PM

I have an sr w/fully functional a/c and digital climate control hit up ken flores he can hook it up =) I'll post pics later

rebornS14 · 07-18-2011, 10:56 PM

you should have added KA with AC =)

Exiled 240 · 07-19-2011, 01:20 PM

i have a ka without AC. its not needed, we have windows!!!

92SEric240sx · 07-31-2011, 08:26 PM

CodyAce kit for the win!!!!

Trinidrift3 · 08-11-2011, 05:37 PM

i have no ac and i dd it. ac's for pussies!!! lol just kidding, but even when i drive cars with it i never turn it on. i like the windows down

s13Kurt · 08-15-2011, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinidrift3

i have no ac and i dd it. ac's for pussies!!! lol just kidding, but even when i drive cars with it i never turn it on. i like the windows down

Lol I was hardcore when I was 18 too.........then I figured I was tired of stepping out of my car with sweaty back. You'll learn soon.

usdm180sx · 08-15-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinidrift3

i have no ac and i dd it. ac's for pussies!!! lol just kidding, but even when i drive cars with it i never turn it on. i like the windows down

LOL no ac w/ gf in car = NOT COOL

Trinidrift3 · 08-15-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s13Kurt

Lol I was hardcore when I was 18 too.........then I figured I was tired of stepping out of my car with sweaty back. You'll learn soon.

haha yeah your probably right. but i dont sweat unless its over 100 degrees which happens rarely in NY so its all good. im from the caribbean so ny heat is nothing incomparision

Trinidrift3 · 08-15-2011, 10:23 PM

[QUOTE=usdm180sx;4201487]LOL no ac w/ gf in car = NOT COOL[QUOTE]

forget girls; spend the money on the car. if she loves me, she'd do the same..............lol

codyace · 08-15-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinidrift3

haha yeah your probably right. but i dont sweat unless its over 100 degrees which happens rarely in NY so its all good. im from the caribbean so ny heat is nothing incomparision

I tell quite a few kits to that area, you must be a tough one! haah. j/k!

FWIW: I have sold 3 kits to Tobago....close enough no?

Trinidrift3 · 08-15-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

I tell quite a few kits to that area, you must be a tough one! haah. j/k!

FWIW: I have sold 3 kits to Tobago....close enough no?

haha yeah. Tobago is beautiful. i havent been in trini in 6 years though. i miss it

codyace · 08-15-2011, 10:48 PM

I always offer free kits if someone flies me there, no one takes me up on it. Off topic: One of the prettiest girls I know is from Trinidad, yum yum.

Imarvin240 · 08-17-2011, 07:00 AM

no A/C for the new car build (sr powered vehicle). but i do have A/C in my DD (non sr) hah

simmode1 · 08-18-2011, 05:28 PM

I wanna know if anyone has figured out how to retain your A/C with the PBM HMIC... I live in Texas! I want the HMIC, but I don't wanna die!

tricky_ab · 08-27-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simmode1

I wanna know if anyone has figured out how to retain your A/C with the PBM HMIC... I live in Texas! I want the HMIC, but I don't wanna die!

I'd also like to know as well (I'd like to use their kit). I haven't found anyone who has though

spirit · 08-29-2011, 12:53 PM

My first 240 w/ SR had A/C but it was a expensive to keep working right. Needed to swap the turbo, shop doing it didn't have an evacuater so had to pay $200 later to get it re-filled. Car didn't idle up when it was on, so often I had to reach over turn it off when coming to a stop. The last straw was one morning (didn't use the A/C for the 50mile drive) parked, got out of the car, started to walk away, then BAM, one of the lines busted and put a nice freon fog in the underground parken lot. Sold that car some time ago (to buy a house). Now I have another sr 240, with OEM A/C delete, less weight, less problems, more fun.

DinoMan · 09-19-2011, 07:17 PM

nismolvr did everything just bolt up with your setup? the redtop bracket, ka24de compressor, and the belt all lined up fine with no issues?

rwtf · 03-20-2013, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricky_ab

I'd also like to know as well (I'd like to use their kit). I haven't found anyone who has though

I know this thread is kinda old, but I've looking in to trying to get a/c with the HMIC.

codyace · 03-29-2013, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwtf

I know this thread is kinda old, but I've looking in to trying to get a/c with the HMIC.

It probably won't work with the HMIC due to it taking the place of the condensor. With that said, you could easily get custom lines to work for your application too.

Either way, if you are using an SR20 with a KA24 you will need to use one of my adapter kits to help you out

rwtf · 03-29-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

It probably won't work with the HMIC due to it taking the place of the condensor. With that said, you could easily get custom lines to work for your application too.

Either way, if you are using an SR20 with a KA24 you will need to use one of my adapter kits to help you out

naw its s13 with s14 notch top, I thought about getting a small condenser like this Crown Automotive A/C Condenser 83505641 - Crown Automotive Parts & Accessories

and mount it in front of the latch support but behind the bash support.

I emailed them asking about the Dimensions of the condenser and fab something up. I really want to get it figured out and help other people with my situation

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07-04-2011, 04:40 PM	#32
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 36 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Mike, The big thing with your E chassis is that you need to get EVERYTHING from a DOHC car to make it work, lines/condensor/compressor etc. Luckily the wiring is via chassis harness, so if the people doing the conversion wire wise (I know you did, just saying in general for those curious to it) do it correctly, it all works just like OEM For reference, my brackets also don't require any custom lines;they were designed to work with the KA lines and to plug/play just like OEM. Some cars do require you to inbolt the one gromet on the firewall behind the head for some clearnence room around dump tubes and stuff, and other cars don't (which leads me to believe Nissan changed line suppliers at some time). The pulleys also line up perfectly. Another thing to look into, is to make sure you compare what parts you have with my guide, as there are instances (albiet rare) where S13 cars will have the newer S14 parts on them (mid year 93/94 seem to be back and forth). Why Nissan did that is beyond me. Funny irony of it all: I don't have AC on my car, I need to make custom lines on the passenger side (from the drier to the firewall) to clear my oil cooler stuff. as I wanted to isntall it using existing holes in the frame rail. Go figure the guy who sells the kits doesn't even have a working system on his car huh?!?! haha. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

07-04-2011, 09:13 PM	#33
usdm180sx Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 562 Posts: 4,807 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: usdm180sx Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have an sr w/fully functional a/c and digital climate control hit up ken flores he can hook it up =) I'll post pics later __________________ -Norm!

07-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#34
rebornS14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cerritos, CA Posts: 1,358 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	you should have added KA with AC =) __________________

07-31-2011, 08:26 PM	#36
92SEric240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The VA Posts: 620 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	CodyAce kit for the win!!!! __________________ RELAX BRO!!!!

07-04-2011, 11:36 AM	#31
bc. Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I could have kept the A/C with my SR swap, but it is a really heavy system and my car is heavy enough as is. Also, not having A/C in a vert is not a big deal, having sunscreen is probably more important.

07-19-2011, 01:20 PM	#35
Exiled 240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 30 Posts: 321 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i have a ka without AC. its not needed, we have windows!!!

08-11-2011, 05:37 PM	#37
Trinidrift3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY (845) Age: 28 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i have no ac and i dd it. ac's for pussies!!! lol just kidding, but even when i drive cars with it i never turn it on. i like the windows down __________________

08-15-2011, 10:23 PM	#41
Trinidrift3 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY (845) Age: 28 Posts: 951 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	[QUOTE=usdm180sx;4201487]LOL no ac w/ gf in car = NOT COOL[QUOTE] forget girls; spend the money on the car. if she loves me, she'd do the same..............lol __________________

08-15-2011, 10:48 PM	#44
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 36 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I always offer free kits if someone flies me there, no one takes me up on it. Off topic: One of the prettiest girls I know is from Trinidad, yum yum. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

08-17-2011, 07:00 AM	#45
Imarvin240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: king of prussia, PA! Posts: 1,721 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	no A/C for the new car build (sr powered vehicle). but i do have A/C in my DD (non sr) hah __________________ https://instagram.com/eck_matthew/

08-18-2011, 05:28 PM	#46
simmode1 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Addison, TX Posts: 5,526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wanna know if anyone has figured out how to retain your A/C with the PBM HMIC... I live in Texas! I want the HMIC, but I don't wanna die!

08-29-2011, 12:53 PM	#48
spirit Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: california Posts: 272 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My first 240 w/ SR had A/C but it was a expensive to keep working right. Needed to swap the turbo, shop doing it didn't have an evacuater so had to pay $200 later to get it re-filled. Car didn't idle up when it was on, so often I had to reach over turn it off when coming to a stop. The last straw was one morning (didn't use the A/C for the 50mile drive) parked, got out of the car, started to walk away, then BAM, one of the lines busted and put a nice freon fog in the underground parken lot. Sold that car some time ago (to buy a house). Now I have another sr 240, with OEM A/C delete, less weight, less problems, more fun. __________________

09-19-2011, 07:17 PM	#49
DinoMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola Fl Age: 26 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	nismolvr did everything just bolt up with your setup? the redtop bracket, ka24de compressor, and the belt all lined up fine with no issues?

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