7 replies to this topic

[zuluaga63]

i'm in the process of buying a used ac kit that they took of a japan model .

I wanted to know how hard is it to installed has anyone done it that can give me any advise before buying the kit ?

[mab01uk]

Maybe some useful info and photos here:-

http://www.theminifo...26-ac-addition/

 

Retro-fitting air con:-

http://www.theminifo...itting-air-con/

 

You might be able to adapt this kit for Mini's from Minimania in the USA.

http://www.minimania...Vtec-Conversion

 

Mini A/C Kits may be available soon from Florida USA:
"At this time we do not offer a kit for the Austin Mini Cooper. However, we are currently working on developing a kit for the Austin Mini that we hope to have together soon. Feel free to e-mail us at [email protected] to be added to our mailing list so that we may notify you when the Austin Mini Kit is available."
http://nostalgicac.c...ccessories.html


Photo above showing the Factory Air Conditioning Parts for Classic Mini, RHD. This is a complete factory a/c unit removed from an early 1990's Japanese spec Mini. Includes all the components (compressor, brackets, condenser, drier and evaporator), dash parts, belts, wiring harness and switches.

Cooling- Air Conditioning Rover Factory Part Numbers/Diagrams:
http://www.somerford...age=page&id=105







The Mini-Honda A/C Kit from USA:
http://www.superfast...com/HMACKIT.htm
Installation Guide:
http://www.superfast...tioning Kit.pdf

Edited by mab01uk, 06 November 2015 - 08:29 AM.

[zuluaga63]

Thank you ! mab01uk for the quick response i will look at all this info 

thank you for your help 

[Steve220]

I'm sure you'll need some sort of electronic ECU as the engine will need to increase the revs to cater for the extra load being delivered when the pumps clutch kicks in.

[RooBoonix]

*accidental post*

Edited by RooBoonix, 06 November 2015 - 10:34 AM.

[coopdog]

I can only imagine how slow a standard 998 would be with an ac pump running at the same time haha

[inim_repooc]

on a side note, the ac system fitted to the Japanese models is fantastic! maybe a little too good my friend works for an refrigeration firm and after being amazed by it he got his temp probe on it and measured air coming out the vents at 3 degrees once it had run a bit!... the air con control panel pictured above is clever, it works on a thermostat - just click it onto minimum with the fan on slow, the ac will kick in for about 30 seconds to get down to temperature and it stays freezing cold without the pump working for a good 5 minutes, the pump will kick in for around 10 seconds bursts infrequently then - it is a very effective and efficient system! also the 1275 handles it well, I've had the car with 2 of us in fully loaded with camping and fishing gear, probably the weight of six people in total and it still pulled up the hills no problem! and this was in Buxton!

Edited by inim_repooc, 07 November 2015 - 12:39 AM.

[peter-b]

you can use either a mechanical link idle up or one from a jap toyota or the like that switches a solinoid that gives more air fuel mix each time the comp cuts in.