oranginal

Okay so I took out AC a few years ago to fit the turbo manifold, now I want to see if I have any options to get it back.
Manifold is the love fab quick4 with a gt35 turbo.

Turbo sits right where the AC compressor would normally go which is why it was removed in the first place.

What options do I have to relocate the AC compressor, or perhaps relocate and install a civic compressor (pretend I'm an h22 in a civic and I want to use the stock system)
If I go this way what lines/parts will I need to get this workings?

Using the civic half size condenser would be a plus also.

Thanks HT!

carnot

Interesting project you have in mind. I don't have any suggestions for you but I am interested to see what you can do.

When I started my turbo project I was committed to keeping AC. With that commitment I had to make concessions such as running a log manifold. I am only making 325 whp out of my H23, compared to your 475, but I am running an OEM radiator, condenser, and fans. The car blows ice cold air even sitting in traffic on hot summer days and the hottest ECT I see is ~200F; just what I need since it's my DD.

Can you post some pics of the engine bay so we can see what your space constraints are like? I bet with some fabrication and creativity you might be able to make it work. Good luck.

oranginal

I don't have pics readily at the moment but I will try to get some up in the next couple of days.
I have a civic half rad but I've just order an aluminum half rad for better cooling.
Also I have the ESP dseries alt relocator waiting to be installed.
Aside from that this is a 4th gen with cruise control removed also.

I would love it if I could put the compressor where the ps pump is.
I have no clue if AC lines from all Hondas are interchangeable where they bolt to the compressor and the condenser.
Ideally I would like prelude AC lines, civic half condensor, and whatever compressor is smaller.

If anyone knows the answers to the interchangeable parts question please chime in also.

Thanks

Danny Fallas

This is a great post, cause i also want to keep my A/C.
It is really usable!

Look at this post: https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-prelude-4/anyone-turbo-4th-gen-h22-kept-c-2714106/

oranginal

that thread is mostly log manifolds. It is easy to keep AC with a log manifold..... I want to know what other parts can be swapped and relocated.
I didn't go with a log because of the poor flow.
already have a traction bar, slim fan, half rad, alt relocate, this is more about what else can be swapped in.

any other thoughts?

balbowskie

Is there a way to rig a system to run all electric? This could be a option. Issue reducing the size for fitment could be a issue......

eggie75

The lines are not interchangeable. The fittings are different. I am doing a similar project in which I have a spoolin quick4 on order. When that comes in, I am putting in a 1/2 radiator and a custom condenser. My plan is to get a universal condenser: http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air...denser-604.php

and weld new aluminum tube to the existing:
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air...ttings-637.php

hope this helps some, cus I couldn't find anything on any of the sites...

ESP.net

Simple... custom top mount manifold

spoolinlude

Old school sidewinder would work too, saw a few A/C setups with those back in the day.

eggie75

Hey! Esp, I just ordered a traction bar.

I was gonna do a sidewinder, but we decided on a mini.

1funryd

You cant relocate the AC compressor, you will need to relocate your turbo, and like ESP recommended, a top mount manifold will help with that.

The compressor's pulley is an issue when you think about using another Honda AC compressor, they are sized for a reason.

too small and you can over rev the ac compressor and blow it.

oranginal

Hey esp,
Could you just make a bracket the puts the AC compressor more forward?
Like right above the ESP traction bar?

I have the traction bar and the alt relocate is waiting to go in.
If I take some pics is this something you can fab up?

lsvda

ac friendly ramhorn is the answer my car also had full size rad was in a da