is it possible to have a crx with a b16 swap and retain the a/c? i might be buying one but the seller said there is no room for the a/c. if you can what parts do i need to make the a/c work ie. half size radiator etc. i tried searching but couldn't find what i needed. thanks in advance.

 

somebody has to know.. bump

 

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You can make it work with your stock A/C system, but you'll need HASport's BtoD A/C bracket. (D-series compressor on a B-series engine). It's also easier to work with if you use the stock B16 Exhaust Mani. If you're using an aftermarket header, you'll need a slim fan to replace the A/C fan and possibly custom lines. Check out "Wes V."'s resource page in the FAQ, he's got a writeup about how he did it with an LS swap in a hatch.

Hope that helps.

 

i'm the same install right now...there is also a bracket from innovative that is about 30-50 bucks cheaper...you will need the d-series pulley off the side of the stock bracket. Also the innovative bracket only works with the sanden compressor. I belive hasport has brackets for both. FYI the discharge hose for the sanden and matsushita compressor are different. I bought two at the junkyard before realizing that they're different. I actually have 3..haha. if you need extra hoses, incomplete wiring harnesses, and a matsushita compressor if you need. I forget what I have else I have in my garage. Installing this a/c has been a pain in the @ss. I bought a slim fan for the compressor because there might be a fitment issue with the engine swap. PM me for questions....I've researched just about everything on this install.

all stock lines can be used unless your turbo is in the way...

 

can't you just reverse the slim fans?? put them on the outside and reverse polarities so they blow not suck??

 

I used the hasport kit to do my b18 crx with ac. Although, I had a matsu compressor and it hit the front crossmember so I had to drop the crossmember a little bit.

 

yea..u can do that..fitment in the front of the condensor might be hard since one of the hardlines goes across the front of it....i think a guy put the fan in the front but to custom build a/c lines.

i'd sacrifice headers for a/c any day on a street driven car..

 

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Must... resist.... dirty... reply.....

Yes, this is possible as well.

 

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There is no reason why you can't have A/C with a header. You either have to use a VERY slim condensor fan OR just live with an A/C that can't be used unless the car is moving.

 

i meant if i had to choose one or the other..i'm gonna run headers on my ef swap with a/c...already got the slimfan

 

Buy the Hasport bracket!! I know there are cheaper ones out there, but it's the best I've seen. If the alignment isn't correct, you will throw belts.

Here is the link to how I re-installed the AC in my 89 hatchback with B18C (not an LS as Wizco said).

http://www.performanceforum.co....html

How difficult it is varies due to what combination of parts you are using!!!!!

The big thing is that it's possible.

Wes V

 

Wes V for President.

 

that was a crazy write up...i almost DIDNT install a/c cause of that..haha. all u need to do is use a slim fan and a custom bracket and you're good to go..