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Choosing air conditioning components

Choosing air conditioning components

Choosing air conditioning components

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Maybe this is the wrong forum, but I hope to reach the car guys; I want to add freon air conditioning to a small english sports car not currently equipped ( Type 65 Lotus Europa ). I am hoping for advise regarding evaporator & condenser sizing, and maybe sources for fans, switches, ect. ( Rather then roaming the u-pull-its on weekends ) The original engine will be removed, and a Toyota 20 valve 'silvertop' will be installed. I am also interested in methods of measuring or calculating air flow across the condenser, as space is quite limited. Thanks in advance to everyone.
Regards, S.Wilson

RE: Choosing air conditioning components

I wouldn't mind hearing the engineering size of things, but it would seem to me the easiest way to go would be looking for a system in a similar-sized car and pluck at your local u-pull.

BTW, that S2 Federal is one fuuuuunky lookin' vehicle winky smile  The front end reminds me one heck of a lot of the Nissan/Datsun 240Z, so fitment may be similar.  Looks like it has the back of a hearse...

Dan - Owner
http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

RE: Choosing air conditioning components

Have a look at...

www.vintageair.com

I have seen several installations in small cars that were of a quality that I would try, even one in a Nash Metropolitan   www.metpitstop.com   and one on a Europa Twincam.

Rod

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