vintage air below Stato dash

[308mate]

Thanks guys.

As Utevan mentioned, the problem in the engine bay is the throttle body position, so I think the V6 conversions solution to move the alternator
and put the compressor where it goes is a good one.

I have a catalogue with the same evaporator as you picutre Damo. I think its just an evaporator & has no heater, which could mean that I could keep my existing WB Stato fan & demister & possibly plumb it up un the rear cavities, if it fits. According to my calculations it might be just too large. Have you tried that evaporator for size in those side panels?

I was not really thinking of runnin a split or twin system, although I'm sure the cooling would be amazing. It seems you are saying that the vintage air is adequate Utevanwgn. Which model did you use, how'd it go under the dash?

Cheers in advance

[thatotherguy]

I used a vintage air supercooler in my HQ but the glovebox wouldn't fit back in so I have to make a smaller one ,the unit I used is a large unit and smaller ones are available ,there is a thread on here about it but can't find it at the moment

[utevanwgn]

006.JPGHi , don't know if its a vintage air unit but I found it on ebay $200. It is barely good enough but if you can find a way to boost the fan speed it would be better, I know this because I did with a separate power inverter which I use to power other stuff and it is good for 40+c days.
The whole system including the crimping tool for the ac hoses cost under $1200 that is with all new stuff and a bit of shopping around. The hose kit came from the USA and had all the fittings and dryer the condenser , under dash unit and compressor from AU.
Here are some shots of my van , some may have done the firewall differently but I figure it can be put back to std easily.
I would seriously consider the intake mod fix for the bracketing you can find some shots of it in my other rides thread .
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[damienengland]

Thanks guys.

As Utevan mentioned, the problem in the engine bay is the throttle body position, so I think the V6 conversions solution to move the alternator
and put the compressor where it goes is a good one.

I have a catalogue with the same evaporator as you picutre Damo. I think its just an evaporator & has no heater, which could mean that I could keep my existing WB Stato fan & demister & possibly plumb it up un the rear cavities, if it fits. According to my calculations it might be just too large. Have you tried that evaporator for size in those side panels?

I was not really thinking of runnin a split or twin system, although I'm sure the cooling would be amazing. It seems you are saying that the vintage air is adequate Utevanwgn. Which model did you use, how'd it go under the dash?

Cheers in advance

Hi 308mate. I haven't got to the install stage so i don't know the physical implications of this unit in the void area, but i am keen to see what you do so please keep this thread updated. Cheers