Factory AC in non factory AC car

[69RRMFF]

I have a non AC 69 RR and I’m trying to decide whether to keep the original heater box and go with an after market AC system or install an original AC / heat box. A little background info, it’s not numbers matching and I’m converting to a four speed. I have all the AC factory components for the most part, compressor, AC / heat box, controls, lines, etc. I realize I’ll have to rework the fire wall for the factory AC / heat box but I have a few questions that I’m hoping the Mopar B body brain trust can answer:

- Will the compressor inhibit the install of an Air Grabber intake or can the base be trimmed to accommodate? (I’ve seen that comment made on the forum)
- Is there anyone that has a template to locate the new holes for the blower motor and coolant / heat lines for the for the firewall modification? If not I plan on making one off the AC / heat box’s I have.
- As far as cooling performance goes and dash appearance (no knee knockers) what’s the general consensus? (I understand the weight increase with the factory install).

My contemporaries think I’m nuttier than a fruit cake, but it is that time of year!

 

[vance.dykes]

i dont like the air volume from my install of factory vents in the dash. the under das would be a better choice for air volume . i installed my a/c compressor on the right lower side of engine but will need an electric fuel pump.

 

[YY1]

I've seen factory N96 cars fitted with aftermarket AC using York compressors set above the PS pump.

 

[Darter6]

I’ll have to rework the fire wall for the factory AC / heat box

My neighbor did a 67 and actually cut and spliced in a A/C firewall.
The air grabber pan can be modified with some thought since you have no desire to be original.
Hence you can cut and modify the dash as to how many vents you may be able to fit.
A 69 you may be able to fit vents down low with the kick panels.Just a guess.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I've seen factory N96 cars fitted with aftermarket AC using York compressors set above the PS pump.

Any more specific information on this?

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I have a non AC 69 RR and I’m trying to decide whether to keep the original heater box and go with an after market AC system or install an original AC / heat box. A little background info, it’s not numbers matching and I’m converting to a four speed. I have all the AC factory components for the most part, compressor, AC / heat box, controls, lines, etc. I realize I’ll have to rework the fire wall for the factory AC / heat box but I have a few questions that I’m hoping the Mopar B body brain trust can answer:

- Will the compressor inhibit the install of an Air Grabber intake or can the base be trimmed to accommodate? (I’ve seen that comment made on the forum)
- Is there anyone that has a template to locate the new holes for the blower motor and coolant / heat lines for the for the firewall modification? If not I plan on making one off the AC / heat box’s I have.
- As far as cooling performance goes and dash appearance (no knee knockers) what’s the general consensus? (I understand the weight increase with the factory install).

My contemporaries think I’m nuttier than a fruit cake, but it is that time of year!

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I’m looking at N96 vs A/C clearance on a 70 Road Runner myself right now. I do know from experience that with a completely factory A/C setup, the 69-72 air grabber air cleaners need a big notch cut off the front lip of the air cleaner to clear the factory compressor (right up to the filter). The intakes are no problem. I’m not sure about 69 six pack air cleaners (if that matters)

 

[vance.dykes]

Any more specific information on this?

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