SSSEXXX Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 So hear me out before you tell me I suck and am silly. I have a completely rebuilt s13 sr20det engine ready to pop in my '68 4 door 510. I was researching the CAN/AM and how to wire the engine up. Realized I won't need the power steering pump or the A/C compressor. Then the ideas started flowing. Let's say I keep the A/C compressor and wire it up to the JDM electronic s13 A/C control unit? I ditch the 510 heater core and the control unit. Then I do the real hard work and find a way to retrofit the USDM heater core and vent control to the 510 in a functional yet aesthetic fashion. Then I pop in to the dash below whatever head unit I go with and pow!! Modern luxury!! Hit me with criticism folks! Quote Link to comment
Greiggy Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 its a good idea ... however why not go with something a bit more classic looking in the car for the aircon controls such as the classic auto air style unit http://www.classicautoair.com/?q=67_Camaro_Firebird_Air_Conditioning_Chevy_Pontiac_AC.html thats for a pontiac but still its a good thought to maybe integrate it instead of putting a s13 cluster in. throwing it out there! Quote Link to comment
DISLEXICDIME Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Why not use a 510 under dash ac unit with the sr's ac pump Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 A classic unit would definitely be more era specific I must admit, but if I were going to do that I would prefer to fab something that mirrores the heater controls in the dash. You know, build what they would have built back then of the A/C was an option... The 510 under dash unit is an option, but I am still in need of checking in to the wiring too. Anyone know if the CAN/AM unit that is sold by icehouse can handle the SR's A/C compressor? I figure since I have to run the SR ECU, the modern amenities that the s13 offers are a natural progression. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 That would be a question for Icehouse, who designed the box and knows its tolerances. I imagine it should be ok though. Quote Link to comment
SSSEXXX Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I PM'd him about the CAN/AM, but haven't heard back yet. Poor dude must be just constantly harassed with questions like this. Anyone have any thoughts on a Painless wiring setup versus the Icehouse piece? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 Or just make your own... Quote Link to comment
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