Early Griff AC

[OleVix]

Hi guys, has anyone here done AC in an early Griff and whats the best route?

And I want no "just take the top off" replies. You try driving in Italy in august. Nearly died.

Cheers

[OleVix]

HKGriff said:

What do you mean by 'early Griff'?

93 model with the window buttons to control up/down and hot/cold

[OleVix]

That's what I'm talking about! Always a pleasure getting a reply from you Dave

[OleVix]

So im buying the muckup model of the vintage air gen II mini, to see if it fits

I'm also hoping to fit an electric ac pump ... ideas pros / cons? Need a fatter alternator thats for sure

[OleVix]

Link

After some measuring I think this unit from carbuilder solutions is the best bet. Its simpler than the vintage air and slightly more expensive, but its also smaller. The four output holes are easier to route/connect than the vintage system. I'll route one hole to each footwell, one hole to the top/windscreen and one hole to the dash vents(which are closable). 99% of the time I use the top+feet vents in all my cars so thats going to work fine.

It has a control panel like this:


I want to remove the buttons and the panel and integrate the switches in the griff lower panel using theese:


I'll probably make a new lower panel out of aluminium and powdercoat it or something...

One thing Im now wondering is how will I make the system draw fresh air...

[OleVix]

Here we can see the new unit compared to the TVR heater box. Much more compact and with AC matrix integrated.

[OleVix]

DaveG said:

Any progress on the prototype AC?? (OleVix?) Would love to hear of a solution?

I have many cars and less time, but the Griff will be put together this winter, so will update here then... sorry for the long wait :/

[OleVix]

DOUGGRIFF said:

Just out of interest if you don’t mind , have you got any plans for it when it’s out ? as retro fitting air con is something I was / am seriously considering and I would think it’s best to fit an original unit if possible ?
Many thanks, Doug

I think the original unit is a large bodge job...

[OleVix]

No sorry, the car is still hanging on the lift as I have 2 many projects

[OleVix]

DaveG said:

Thanks Ole. Did you manage to purchase the replacement AC unit and work out if orientation is ok?

I got an AC pump from a C4 Corvette if I'm not mistaken, made a bracket so that it fits on the passenger side cylinder bank, where the pas pump usually sits.