kenji

I recently test fitted a '92-'00 USDM Civic AC compressor on a JDM ITR aluminum AC bracket. This bracket will be great for people with '92-'00 Civics that want to install a DOHC B-series swap and keep the factory AC intact. It allows the Civic AC compressor to bolt up. This bracket costs the same as a '94-'95 DOHC VTEC Del Sol AC bracket, which does the same thing.

Threads need to be tapped into the holes that will be pointed out in the following pictures.

Here are some pics:


The picture above shows the AC bracket bolted to a B20 block.



The picture above shows one of the four holes that need to be tapped with a 8 X 1.25 threads to allow the AC compressor to bolt on.



The picture above shows the hole that needs to have threads tapped (12 x 1.25) for the idler pulley bracket.



The picture above shows the hole that needs to be drilled and tapped with a 8 X 1.25 tap to allow the tensioner bolt to thread in. You will need to use a washer to align the idler pulley and the crank pulley. Make sure the washer is JDM y0!


Next, a small amount of material needs to be remove for the AC compressor to clear. The next two pictures are a before and after shot of what needs to be done.


Before


After


Now your Civic AC compressor is ready to be bolted up to the JDM ITR aluminum AC bracket.


I know, I know the picture above doesn't have the material removed. It was the only pic I had without the AC compressor and at the same angle as the following pic.



Happy hybriding and be sure to buy from your friendly online stores.

http://www.randdmotorsports.com
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http://www.jdmspecperf.com

-kenji

Kataku2K3

Yea i've seen that before... It's a lot lighter than the cast one...

976

Benen Indusrty's even lighter.

Great info w/ the detail boss.

The Mole

Great Post Kenji

infinkc

only two bolts still? i had two bolts on my bracket, and they eventually snapped off, landed up buying the sol bracket.

kenji

All four bolts line up and bolt up fine. I only had two extra bolts out at the time.

This bracket has the same AC compressor bolt pattern as the DOHC VTEC Del Sol AC bracket.

-kenji

acura_typer

I didn't see one on benen's website..where is it?

B96v6

Do you have a part #, and can we buy this at US dealerships? Thanks.

B96v6

jadugartir

Where do you buy this??

kenji

Holy back from the dead thread!

Try http://www.randdmotorsports.com for the bracket.

Dave is a great guy with some great products.

-kenji

No_Fear

any chance have pics of the article above?