I'm currently comtemplating doing an H2B swap in my hatch. Trying to narrow the gap with the S2000 a bit, going from one car to the other currently makes me slightly sad in the pants.

But I'd REALLY like to keep the A/C. Has anyone tried it and had success? Is it a matter of cutting new lines, or is there just no room for the compressor? If it's an issue with room, is there ANY chance of a relocation? I'm an mech. engineer by trade, so designing/drawing/fabbing up a bracket wouldn't be that big a deal, especially with 3 axis mills out in the shop.

Just wanted a little more info before the bank account gets lighter. Forgive me if it's been covered in the FAQ or discussion, but it's several hundred pages long at this point.

 

i dont know of anyone who has done it. i have yet to see pictures. im sure it can be done. i have the ESP upper d-series mount kit and there is room below the alternator. im pretty sure that with your experience you can fab something up.

 

with enough time, money , resources, ambition, etc - most things are possible !

 

I'm in the process right now of trying to accomplish this in a 95 integra using a b-series a/c compressor. I just recieved my explictspeed d-series alternator bracket, but it looks like i will need to modify the tensioner bracket for a little more clearance for the compressor. I'm trying to locate a spare b-series compressor to mock up the h22 a/c bracket to the b-series compressor. Ill take some pics of what I have done now and post it later today.

 

perfect, please do.

I just need to know there's hope. a custom one off bracket with longer belt and an idle or tension setup isn't an issue IMO. But not having A/C is a dealbreaker in a daily around DC. Just gets too damn humid, and half the time I'm rocking a suit.