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harv8
Martyn Harvey
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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10/23/2007 10:09PM

Main British Car:
MGB Rover V8, TVR Chevy V8, MGB GT Ford V8

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Air Con
Posted by: harv8
Date: March 20, 2009 09:35AM

I've been thinking about the air conditioning components I will be needing for my BGT V8 project. I've been to the Vintage Air website but I'm wondering if anyone who has been down this road would have a record of all the parts required. If anyone has fitted an air con system to their B that has worked well for them I would really appreciate any advice or help.

Thanks,

Martyn


mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
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10/17/2007 09:36PM

Main British Car:
1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: mowog1
Date: March 20, 2009 03:31PM

I found a site that had a lot of what is needed....I'll look it up and post it.

I'm most likely doing the same with my GT.


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
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10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: Moderator
Date: March 20, 2009 05:25PM

Here's a start: Jim Stuart's Tech Session on Installing Air Conditioning
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mowog1
Rick Ingram
Central Illinois
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1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: mowog1
Date: March 20, 2009 11:31PM

[www.nostalgicairparts.com]


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 21, 2009 10:08AM

Rick, when did you come across that? Looks like that evap box is designed to fit behind the dash w/o modifications... wish I'd have seen it before I did all the mods for the VintageAir unit!


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: March 21, 2009 10:23AM

Very interesting. Is there a place where we can get more info about that evap unit? Dimensions and views from all sides would really be helpful, as would a photo of it installed and notes on any necessary modifications to make it fit. For instance, does it fit behind the center of the dash? Does it tie into the cowl vent? Does it eliminate the OEM heater box or is it compatible with that?

This is the problem will all of the A/C units I've seen so far, there is no information except second hand from people who have tried to fit them in. In a case like this where it is touted as an MG unit, I need to know the details of how it fits and works before I'm dropping a grand or more on it.

Jim


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 21, 2009 11:22AM

I was thinking from the pics that it would fit behind the dash, but this pic from the deails page says it goes in the upper part of the passenger footwell area... the web page does say it can be tied into the existing vents or use seperate ones. You'd have to call them to find out details like whether the cowl vent remains functional if you tie the A/C into those vents.
mg ac.jpg



BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(6470 posts)

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10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: March 21, 2009 11:27AM

I would have to move my amplifier and ECU.


harv8
Martyn Harvey
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Main British Car:
MGB Rover V8, TVR Chevy V8, MGB GT Ford V8

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Re: Air Con
Posted by: harv8
Date: March 21, 2009 02:38PM

Thanks Rick. I just knew there would be something like this out there.... somewhere.


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