Trunk Mounted A/C System

[Hemi8]

Anyone run one of these: http://www.oldairproducts.com/catalo..._35000000.html



Looking into putting one in my 86 Buick GN, just wondering how well it worked?

Mike

[Mr Nick]

Interesting. The compressor still mounts to the engine, and the condenser up front like usual as well..?

[cpd004]

It seems as though running the lines and ducting back and forth through the car would be somewhat difficult to hide.

[Hemi8]

Yes, the compressor is mounted like normal but there is an option for the condenser, they have one that can be mounted horizontal with a huge fan attached to it. If one were to run a fuel cell in the trunk the condenser could be mounted horizontal where the original gas tank was mounted. This appeals to me because of the huge front mount intercooler I have blocking my radiator.

Mike

[83rdracer]

I believe Vintage air also has a rear mount system. Condenser would be ok to mount under trunk floor as well.

[Protour_Pinto]

Dont Prius have an all electric Air Conditioner? Seems you could mount one of those just about anywhere.

I have seen some street rods with electric air cons, I will try and find out where they sourced them.

[raustinss]

Just confused as to why you would want to ....vs ... factory ,hot rod or , vintage air set up instead

[CampbellshotrodsAZ]

Just confused as to why you would want to ....vs ... factory ,hot rod or , vintage air set up instead

It sounds like his condenser real estate is limited by the radiator and intercooler.

I know people have used it primarily in say big 50's cars, like Caddy's and Buicks that may have had them anyways, in addition to the front system.

[dontlifttoshift]

Dont Prius have an all electric Air Conditioner? Seems you could mount one of those just about anywhere.

I have seen some street rods with electric air cons, I will try and find out where they sourced them.

Pretty sure a Prius is already carrying some big battteries and running on more than 12 volts for the AC system. You still need a place to put the condenser.

[MCB Matt]

Vintage Air does a trunk mounted EVAP unit and we can supply everything else you will need. There are a TON of options when it comes to configuring the package but we are happy to help you out and a top 10 Vintage Air Distributor.

MCB

[Hemi8]

I've had this in the car for a few years now and all I can say is this system kicks ass, I love it. I put the outlet vents in my sound system rack where the rear seat used to be and it blows very cold and creates a wind storm in the car, I have zero issues staying cold in 100 degree 100% humidity in gridlock traffic. I give this system 10 stars.

Mike

[MonzaRacer]

Prius compressor runs on BIG battery, like 300 volts so it can run while car sits at lights.