Richs72RBz Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Anyone here running air conditioning? Id like to know how you did it. I've seen people use vintage air gen ii compact or mini but that is on a regular 240z. Is it as simple as using a Rb25 compressor and adapting the vintage air unit/parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Yea I am running AC. I just need to make a hose to my evaporator. Running the rb26 compressor, try to get the oem hoses as it makes it easier to make a custom hose (just the 2 fittings that go into the compressor). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richs72RBz Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Which evaporator did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 gen 2 compact i think. i have 2 of the oem option evaps too. I need to get off my ass and make some lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richs72RBz Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Is there a write up on wiring? I have no clue as to where to wire up the wires coming out of the compressor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihiryu Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm RB20, but I used the RB20 compressor, one of the lines (low side) fit perfect. The other line had to be built. I'm using an aftermarket A/C system, but everything else (sans the new line) is OE. My car came with factory A/C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3VO 3VOM Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 How are you guys mounting the compressor? My compressor bracket/tensioner hits the front sway bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerristallax Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 75 280z with rb25 and the McKinney mounts setup, ac bracket and tensioner clears the stock 280z swaybar just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3VO 3VOM Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 75 280z with rb25 and the McKinney mounts setup, ac bracket and tensioner clears the stock 280z swaybar just fine. What exactly does your bracket look like? I bought my bracket and compressor off a buddy because my engine set didn't come with one. I have RB20 with Mckinney everything and the tensioner sits exactly where the front sway bar is. I'm so lost. Mine is a '76 so not far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richs72RBz Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Are you guys using the factory evaporators? I'm trying to figure out how to hook up a switch to have turn on or off. Correct me if in wrong but it looks like the vintage air unit is always on, it just uses a flapper to direct hot air and cold air? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 You put a pressure switch on the vintage air, that would be just dangerous if you didnt. You can have it made in the hose or whatever you want. There are differences in the R33 and R32 compressors btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerristallax Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'll try to get a pic of it, might not be till later this week though. There's about a half inch between the bottom of the adjusting bolt on the tensioner bracket and the 280z sway bar on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerristallax Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 This is the style of compressor bracket that came with my motorhttp://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=380370609290&index=2&nav=SEARCH&nid=8581775855 http://smg.photobucket.com/user/74260zt/media/RB%20Tourqe%20Plate/Parts075-3_zpsda1e1795.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihiryu Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I haven't figured out my pressure switch as well. As a matter of fact, my A/C kit didnt' even mention it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3VO 3VOM Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I have absolutely no clue how you guys' A/C brackets clear. I've read I can use one off a KA24DE with some spacers as it puts the tensioner on the top, and since I do not have a power steering pump to hit, should have enough room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandergriff84 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 So I just installed the vintage air gen 2 mini in my car and I have it working fairly well except for the fact that when I shift gears with the ac on the motor dies. I have a ground signal to pin 46 on my ecu to activate the FICD and the idle does go up when the ac is on so I am a little confused. Does the neutral switch need to be connected in order for this to work right? Has anyone here had any problems using the rb compressor with vintage air kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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