i'm thinking of installing a/c in my crx that doesnt have a/c. this is not a thread how do i install or how hard is it to install etc, all i wanna know is if the crx and civc have the same or interchangeable a/c system. also say i was gonna go b series later what compressor do i need to use (sadan or mitsu... i think those are the 2)? anyone know if any other models will fit in the crx (integra etc??)

 

Yes, 2nd Gen CRX and 4th Gen Civic AC systems are the same.

For a B series swap the easiest way is to use your stock compressor and buy an AC Compressor bracket from Hasport.

 

If you go with the sanden compressor, you can make the compressor work with stock integra bracket on your bseries swap.

 

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For a B series swap the easiest way is to use your stock compressor and buy an AC Compressor bracket from Hasport.</TD></TR></TABLE>
thanks for the info

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ok nice thats sick... and thanks for the info

 

Trust who you want on this, but here is what I know from trying to put a 88-91 Sanden compressor on any factory "B" motor bracket. IT WILL NOT BOLT UP WITH ALL FOUR BOLTS!

It is possible to use the P54 (94) Del Sol Vtec AC bracket, but you have to use the Sanden compressor that goes with it and it's different! I do not know if your hose lines will hook up to the 94 compressor.

Avoid all the wishfull thinking and if you are going to use your original compressor, but the Hasport bracket / kit (now called EFBAC).

Wes Vann

 

HCP bracket ... i have one for sale.. 80 bucks .. b16 on crx with saden compressor.. also have the compressor for $100 bucks... with bolts for the brackets !

 

it will work at

 

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Damn, I just put a B-Seires in my rex and had to pay like $150 for the Hasport bracket, if only I knew...

 

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Damn, I just put a B-Seires in my rex and had to pay like $150 for the Hasport bracket, if only I knew...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Donb't feel too bad. There is one BIG catch here: the compressor won't clear the front crossmember if you go this route. The only way to make it work would be to beat the crossmember in this location to make room for it. And much like notching, this is likely to weaken it. The only other option would be to go with an aftermarket crossmember.

 

He is correct you have to beat/notch the crossmember, but it worked for me Im planning to switch to innovatives crossmember soon anyways and that shoudl clear it easy.
http://www.geocities.com/crxls18/ACmod.html
That's how you mod the bracket to work with sanden.


Modified by CLE at 1:49 PM 8/14/2006