How we set up ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING in our 1300 hp road-going race car
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Yes, I am one of those people who wants their car to do EVERYTHING.. Go fast, have a stereo, be comfortable, look good, and retain all the modern conveniences like electric windows, power steering, ABS, cruise control, central locking and above all else AIR CONDITIONING!
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If you've ever been to the track on a hot day, or driven your "track" weekend hack on the road, in the sweltering sun - you will know just how "old" it gets, and you're most likely going to give up that enjoyment for your nice cool air conditioned daily driver.
OK, I know what you're thinking, that I am some spoiled brat - but believe me, as you get a bit older, sweating your butt off in your car, while taking the mrs to a function is most certainly not desirable. Not to mention, that by the time you get there, you probably stink of sweat mixed with E85...
The other plus to retaining air conditioning is the front windshield DE-MISTER. These work by drying the air with the air conditioning cranked, and even with the heater on while the AC is turned up, you will de-mist your windscreen. Handy for those cold mornings or evenings.
Anyway, over the course of the 86 build, we received hundreds of questions about how we retained AC in such a heavily modified car. Obviously when you start doing engine swaps, adding things like dry sumps and so forth, space becomes limited, not to mention you want your intercooler and radiator getting a healthy dose of unadulterated cool air forced into it, rather than having to first go through a bent up old AC condenser (which sits in front of the radiator).
So, in this episode we go over the entire configuration of what we used. This system can be as simple as merely swapping your compressor for an electric one and retaining the rest of your factory condensers, heat exchangers and receiver drier.. OR you can do what we did and relocate your condenser to the back (we mounted ours under the floor)..
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"You'll notice in the engine bay, there is no compressor at all. All we have is turbos"
The turbo: "Am I a joke to you?"
Oh this is nice, perfect for MPV also.
Combine that electric compressor with solar panels and battery that put in roofbox.
A cool way to stay cool under the hot bright sun on the parking lot without using a single drop of petrol.
Poor mans fix, Steal it from a 2005 Toyota Prius. AC compressor is Electric!!
This is what I'm researching for to build a chiller/intercooler. I've already got parasitic loss from a supercharger and I don't want to run yet another drive belt pump aka HP parasite!
But that Prius AC Compressor? Hell yes. Thank you so much for sharing and I didn't have to sort through all the dreamer/idiots.posts, yours was First! I'l mentally l send you a Christmas Card for life! Lol
you will need a 500v DC to AC power invertor and just gotta wire it in to kick on from stock contols@@RonaldReed-ul9du
3-phase electric not 12v DC
That runs on 280 vdc
Thanks for the tip
My camaro is all gutted n it gets damn hot in summer in texas I reinstalled the ac n man I'm happy to have it
Classic mini aircon here I come! Thanks man. Great setup…wicked idea!
Im glad you said this because I thought the exact same for my 1977 mini, I don't like the options of hot or lava from my blower 😅
I want to get a Chevy suburban and replace the rear ac with a battery driven one like yours. The truck will only be used for long trips in the desert.
Excited to do my electric AC swap in my Z32 VH45 swap!! Should be getting the compressor in a couple days!
Freaking yeees I've done a multitude of stupid engine swaps but my 6 cylinder isuzu truck engine powered 80 series land cruiser is a pain for ac this is goin to be gold
This would be a dream set up in a MR2. Everything is located in the front! Battery and condenser! Wonder if a kit could be made for all the SW20 masses.
I'm trying to find a way to do this in my mr2
The very reason I found this video .. sadly my oem battery location for my mk3 is in the rear ..
Glad I’m not the only one
Any luck after two years?
@@westinwilliams Nothing on this end
Omg this guy is me with money !!! LAS VEGAS MUST HAVE AC!!
Why have a never heard of these? This sounds like the answer to my 1990 bar door suburban. It came with rear AC but I’m looking at ways I can modernize the system. I’m thinking about upgrading the front AC on a sanden compressor and then do this for the rear AC. It’d definitely make the AC colder coming out of the rear because it no longer will be running in the hot engine bay and those stupid long AC lines.
Ive watched this like 5 times already, idk why
Very nice. Looking to do the same thing.
it would be nice if somebody can design car A/C that is like a window type A/C.....something that is one unit and can be installed in minutes....and most of all it should be as cheap as window A/C..... LOL
Basically a car version of a mini split
A car minisplit
And use it without turning the engine by plugging the ac in garage to work inside
Love the detail on this Mark looks like a great bit of kit and solves the hot as fuck in summer issue here in Qld 😂
I’m curious about the weight of this set up as I’m looking for a system to put in a small aircraft. Also, how much electrical draw does it take?
That is so clean. I hope to one day be able to afford doing something like this
Well done. How is the condenser near the exhaust. Doesnt get hot
Great setup. I’ve been thinking about doing an electric A/C compressor for an air cooled Porsche 914. I’m trying to figure out how to do an electric heating system for the cars as well to get rid of the heat exchanger exhaust system and make a better more reliable HVAC system. The car isn’t driven in freezing conditions but is sometimes driven when it’s cold enough that you need heat but the standard exhaust heat exchanger heating system used by air cooled cars like older Porsches and VW’s doesn’t work very well and can give off exhaust fumes inside the car from a leaking system and also restricts horsepower by limiting the design options of the exhaust system. Without needing heat exchangers you can run better flowing headers which adds horsepower. Running an electric A/C compressor and electric heating coils of some sort would only require a high output alternator which doesn’t really create any more resistance than a regular alternator and A/C compressor does. Hopefully I can figure something out and get a good electric HVAC system set up.
Hit up theo@streetfx.com.au - we have a product that does this :)
@@StreetFXofficial any possibility the product is available for me in the States?
Air conditioned racecar.... because Straya
Hey man! great video thanks for sharing this. Would you be able to advise the how many watts/hp/btu the AC compressor uses and how many amperes you used for your alternator to drive this compressor. Thanks in advance!
I am brain storming to see if this would work with my 1964 Ford pickup F250. This looks fascinating.
How many amps does the compssor operate on?
Chick the heate from the muffler to the fan bro very very good invontion
The full kit on the website is over 4,000 US dollars I bet you could get used Tesla ac parts and rig it up just like this
There's a kit on ebay that's $800
Killing it as usual 👌
Nice I just ordered one
How did u connect the speed controller ?
Hey after a year that you ordered this AC unit, how is it working for you and on what vehicle did you installed it ? Is it cold like a normal AC on all other vehicles ? Any negatives ?
great video very informative and straight to the point
Electric power steering done, electric waterpump done ....for tha electric compressor aircond incoming ..... Alternator just 12v soo must upgrade tha altrtor or use power inverter 12v 24v 48v to 220v a/c to d/c can control the compressor electric........
So how does the engine receive cooling when the engine is overheats ?
I love your electronic dashboard that display the speedometer and RPM. Do you have a link where to buy that?
I just live in the U.K. only need a/c two days a year.
Hmmm, I used a home ac and connected it to convertor. Is that wrong??
Nice setup. I am looking at doing something like this with a Porsche 928 with a GM motor swap.
What digital dash cluster are you running in that car?
A benefit of an electric compressor would be better performance when parked or sitting in traffic, too, even on the hottest days.
Well this work for a daily car ? My Chevy Aveo came with no AC
Hate dealing with traditional AC. Especially when my Marquis is off!
would a nissan leaf aircon system be an option for the budget minded?
Rencool no longer sells the compressor on its own here in the US. Lots of other companies are doing minimal orders of 100 and no retail. Totally sucks... this is a great idea for small van hotel on wheels. Stay cool off a battery bank.
This sucks. It says they only sell it with complete units. They could own the car ac conversion market with the demand of their compressor. Makes no sense.
Excellent
Daaaamn this is perfect!!!!
I have AC but wouldn't the extra AC for Australia weather in full peak summer on those 40 degree days
Where do I get the compressor kit from I’m build a turbo ls swap 240
I'd like to do this on my s14, the trunk has nothing in it but the battery
You guys do a kit for skyline?
i was sold on it till i saw they cost $1800... guess im staying with my belt driven one for now.. 2nd turbo will have to wait. i like my AC..
what's the brand of the kit?
Hmm Wonder if a tesla A/C Unit would work... Need A/C in my LS Swapped GT86...
too expensive it is just easier to buy an electric ac compressor and you can just use stock parts for everything else so you don't over complicate anything
Could this work with a forced induction interchiller?
It looks like a great project for air conditioning. However, the condenser needs to be placed away from the exhaust system and away from the ground. These are major concerns that need to be addressed for maximum air cooling inside the vehicle. beyond that barrier, it is a nice job!
does it still affects the load of the engine?since the alternator works heavier than usual?or it doesn't change a bit...?
Hey mate I do have a question how do you switch the compressor on and off is it with the speed control wire selection with a relay to switch the loop on and off ??
is it possible to install Electrical Air Conditioner System (such as Hybrid Car has) into a manual car?
Thank you!!!!!!
What do yall use for ac lines or do y'all know someone that builds them?
does it cool like mechanic compressor? also where can i find a kit?
So did you run your lines all the way up to the firewall and into the stock evap ports?
Correct, to the under dash heat exchanger. Maintained the stock climate control.
That is absolutely brilliant! I love this setup. How did you calculate the amount of refrigerant to add, or was it trial and error until your pressures were good?
Can you put a car on the lift and show how this run under the car all lines
How much voltage comes in for electric ac ... And how do I get it...from Malaysia
ni confirm dah salin engine kan? hahahaha
AUD6k bro. Sampai sini 5angka. Guna antara 12vdc 30~60Amp. Alternator kna power
AUD6k bro. Sampai sini 5angka. Guna antara 12vdc 30~60Amp. Alternator kna power
How heavy is the compressor
because the compressor is in the rear of the vehicle it will help with the weight ratio with the front and rear, you will prefer to have a well balanced car while racing not just in weight reduction but also the part where the control of the vehicle is easier, hence why many manufacturers are now putting as much things as possible in the boot starting with the battery.
7 degrees ain't bad for AC
hey could a person use ac to cool the charge air ?
What about water pump?
I also wonder how the people who make these videos learn what they learnt? Did you guys go to school for auto? How did you learn engine swaps? How did you get into racing? This is the lifestyle I want to get into but idk how.
Its nice to be inspired, get in touch with the right side of your brain, the rest will fall into place.
Usually when you wanna learn something you go out and research about it and start doing it, it’ll be hard in the beginning but soon your brain will be like okay this wasn’t as bad
@@chaiyangg Right, I'm not a race car builder but I work on military vehicles quite a bit and know some of them inside/out, I learned from research and asking questions on forums mostly
JAY DEE AHH
Where is the evaporator located? Stock location?
Under the car is the exterior heat exchanger, behind dash is the stock has the interior one. The drier is in the rear quarter under the car.
I need one
Wicked
were there any electric wire controls reconnected from the car's climate control system to the new electric compressor? and / or electric condenser?
Yes the trigger wire from the old compressor still runs to the electric one
Can you send me a link for this set up i will be interested to install in my car
How amps is your alternator?
you have just that one side pod radiator to cool at 1300hp engine? or is there one in the middle and/or other side too? and what about an oil cooler?
The radiator goes the entire width of the intercooler, with ducting between them.
There is a water to air oil cooler under the car.
How about the wiring?
Anyone know the name of that ac compressor?
what was the amount of money used to build the car.?
The recover dryer looks like it is gonna get ripped off
What are the specs on the ac pump
That engine looks like a BMW v10 for some reason
I want to do this. Guess the R12 I bought is going to be for sale :D
i have a recreation fo a cobra daytona coupe with limited space .i add ac to it but not to efficient, how can i make it electric using my stuff?
Email mark@streetfx.com.au for info :)
Wich gas they use?
What dash is that?
How is it wired
How many watts?
Hey nice job. Im looking forward to do this. But also how long can u run the a/c with the engine turned off and only with the battery?
Is it possible to go for a different type of battery like in electric cars (would it be convenient)
Is it possible to charge the batteries using solar panels? Is there a way to use a cut off method without over charging the batteries.
Yes.
Rough numbers: 10,000 btu = 3000 watts; watts = (volts)(amps); @15 volts need 200 amps (100% efficiency)... OR ???
whats oil and ml for install?
What brand is this compressor ? Thank you
Rencool. Www.electricaircon.com
How many amps does that compressor draw?
See in the video . The electric compressor mentions 12 volt 100 ampere
Did you ever get your cv axle issue solved?
Kevin Neely yes, then it broke again last week. Good times. Hopefully we have answers soon. Modified car life 😔
Why does it change engine revs if it's not belt driven?
Because the alternator became heavier due to current draw by the electric ac
@@Malaysian08H Ok but that much? It's a 1300hp car
@@LinkinPark4Ever1996 it’s 1,300hp at maybe 5+++~7+++rpm. But not at
@@Malaysian08H I see, thank you
@@LinkinPark4Ever1996 welcome
to expensive but a good idea
Man and far from the heat of the engine too
but what about the 2bhp loss???
😑 it’s not about the speed anyways it’s about the skill and idk about you but I like to stay cool when doing something
@@Azrael600rr that was clearly a joke...
Who cares about cabin temp, have you tried putting the cold air back into the in take?
smart
He went to all that trouble but the steering wheel is still on the right 🤔
So what?
@@hoonaticbloggs5402 So you don't have a sense of humor I guess
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Would electric ac work in 100+ heat without causing the car to overheat
The only thing that risks overheating is the alternator. Need to make sure the alternator is powerful enough.
If only it wasn't a 2k$+ proposition.
kits are cheaper than this
Mines was 800 and its a 24v
Why would you bother?
It’s a Race car...