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capt. bill
08-07-2017, 11:33 AM
Hi: I have a rag top for my 818S and also side curtains. Will the Factory 5 A/c package adapt easily to this kit and should the discharge keep the passenger compartment cool? Capt. Bill
AZPete
08-07-2017, 12:56 PM
I didn't know that FFR offers an A/C kit for the 818, but I put A/C in my 818 utilizing the donor compressor and other components from Vintage Air. I've got air coming from 4 dash vents but the passenger compartment is so small that it will probably work fine just from any outlet. If you PM your email address, I'll send you a pdf showing what I did and what parts.
Pete
turbomacncheese
08-08-2017, 11:02 PM
I've been for a ride in Pete's car, and even on a warm day in Phoenix, it worked pretty damned good!
jmanint
08-23-2020, 07:15 PM
Hi Pete, I would greatly appreciate it if you could send me a pdf of the A/C for the 818. I’m just in the planning stages. jimmanint@yahoo.com. Thanks! Jim
AZPete
08-24-2020, 11:21 PM
Jim, I sent my pdf. Let me know if you have and questions, comments or . . . complaints. :)
Mark Eaton
09-07-2020, 10:36 PM
Pete, Could you send me the PDF as well? Thanks, Mark. PM sent.
danpower
10-07-2020, 05:55 PM
I didn't know that FFR offers an A/C kit for the 818, but I put A/C in my 818 utilizing the donor compressor and other components from Vintage Air. I've got air coming from 4 dash vents but the passenger compartment is so small that it will probably work fine just from any outlet. If you PM your email address, I'll send you a pdf showing what I did and what parts.
Pete
Also any after market tops for 818 s
Ajzride
10-07-2020, 06:30 PM
FFR has a soft top, but that is it. Otherwise you will be rowing your own.
AZPete
10-08-2020, 04:59 PM
danpower: "What about a heater?"
The AC unit from Vintage Air that I put in my 818 included a heater core, so I added a heater, also. You can download the online Vintage Air catalog to pick what fits your needs and you could also add a windshield defroster pretty easily. Or, if you don't live in a place like frostbite Minnesota, you could easily add electric seat heaters.
danpower
10-10-2020, 10:57 AM
Hey Thanks, AZ Pete
Could send me the PDF also
danpower
10-10-2020, 10:58 AM
danjenn5@gmail.com :rolleyes:
AZPete
10-10-2020, 11:16 AM
Dan, I've sent my AC pdf.
lsfourwheeler
11-11-2020, 03:31 PM
Can confirm the vintage air setup works awesome. Have been using it in mine for a couple months in GA.