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AC in a V6
- Thread starter Mark T
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Rsgwynn1
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Here you go, Mark. I couldn't find the model with the solar-driven cooling fan, but I know it's out there somewhere.
http://www.zymetrical.com/product.asp?3=611&dc=3h_u/b&gclid=CLfXtO3p2YsCFQJUUAodS3Q4Vg
Sam (who's going to be a lot hotter in TX)
http://www.zymetrical.com/product.asp?3=611&dc=3h_u/b&gclid=CLfXtO3p2YsCFQJUUAodS3Q4Vg
Sam (who's going to be a lot hotter in TX)
Mark,
I used to live in So.Cal., and in the summer time, it would get over 105 degrees on a regular basis. When it was that hot, I wouldn't drop the top, because the sun would toast me in ten minutes. If you just put the windows down to allow the air to circulate through the cabin, you will be surprised how comfortable it can be. I hated putting the top up at all, but when the sun went down, I would drop the top and enjoy.
It is possible to put air conditioning in a V6 Alpine, although I have never personally done so. If you really want to do it, I would go with one of the small Japanese compressors and go from there. It would not be a strain on the V6, but you'd need to pay extra attention to how effective the cooling system is in your Alpine.
Jose
I used to live in So.Cal., and in the summer time, it would get over 105 degrees on a regular basis. When it was that hot, I wouldn't drop the top, because the sun would toast me in ten minutes. If you just put the windows down to allow the air to circulate through the cabin, you will be surprised how comfortable it can be. I hated putting the top up at all, but when the sun went down, I would drop the top and enjoy.
It is possible to put air conditioning in a V6 Alpine, although I have never personally done so. If you really want to do it, I would go with one of the small Japanese compressors and go from there. It would not be a strain on the V6, but you'd need to pay extra attention to how effective the cooling system is in your Alpine.
Jose
serIIalpine
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I live in Los Angeles and what I found that really helps is a set of sheepskin seat covers.
I got a set of the grey ones at Costco, I think they're $40 each.
Just the fact that my butt doesn't melt to the vinyl every time I'm out in the heat makes a BIG difference.
Eric
'62 SerII
I got a set of the grey ones at Costco, I think they're $40 each.
Just the fact that my butt doesn't melt to the vinyl every time I'm out in the heat makes a BIG difference.
Eric
'62 SerII
mikephillips
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you might want to contact coolcat, he's done AC in both Alpines and Tigers and might have advice of value to you.