B-series A/C

Draggin' Waggin'

Do the B-series engines generally use freon or the r134 stuff?

Kahuna

Depends on what year you get..

Anything newer than 93ish had R134..

evol911

Isn't it better to convert to R134a anyways??

Draggin' Waggin'

The swaps I have in mind are later than '93, and the r134 I'm not too sure if it is better, but it's more convenient since you can buy it anywhere, freon is no longer being made and can only be put in by liscened professionals.

So it would be nice to have it, but thanks for the info

B18C5-EH2

The most common way to have A/C with a B series swap is actually to keep the Civic compressor and use a custom adapter mounting bracket, such as the HASport one - Click HERE to see it.

I've got this bracket on my B18B Civic wagon with the Civic Sanden compressor.

So in essence it doesn't matter what system the Integra uses since you won't be using any of its parts.

SiWagon

evol911 wrote:

Isn't it better to convert to R134a anyways??

No.R134 is less efficient unless the system was designed for it.

Draggin' Waggin'

B18C5-EH2 wrote:

The most common way to have A/C with a B series swap is actually to keep the Civic compressor and use a custom adapter mounting bracket, such as the HASport one - Click HERE to see it.

I've got this bracket on my B18B Civic wagon with the Civic Sanden compressor.

So in essence it doesn't matter what system the Integra uses since you won't be using any of its parts.

I do remembering see that when I was researching swaps, the only problem is that my current a/c is broke
Trust me it's hell for a fat guy to go without a/c for a whole summer

Eagle Beagle

you can release the hatch/cargo door, make sure it will stay, stays open for a couple of inches, enjoy the best airflow you'll ever experience, when lowering your window ...

just a thought

: )

Kahuna

R134 is better for the environment.. R12 is better for cooling though i belive.. You can use Johnsens Freeze12 with R12 and it will mix and blow nice and cold..

I hate the environment.

Haydz

You're the reason i burn within 12 minutes of going outside. :P

Kahuna

Haydz wrote:

You're the reason i burn within 12 minutes of going outside. :P

haha glowbal warming is bs.

Old Skool

Draggin Waggin wrote:

B18C5-EH2 wrote:

The most common way to have A/C with a B series swap is actually to keep the Civic compressor and use a custom adapter mounting bracket, such as the HASport one - Click HERE to see it.

I've got this bracket on my B18B Civic wagon with the Civic Sanden compressor.

So in essence it doesn't matter what system the Integra uses since you won't be using any of its parts.

I do remembering see that when I was researching swaps, the only problem is that my current a/c is broke
Trust me it's hell for a fat guy to go without a/c for a whole summer[/quote:3g1zkd5p]
Been there.. try a 1st gen wagon.. with Leather.. drove to cali.. in sept..
The next time I do that... it's gonna have AC

wagodizzle

Kahuna wrote:

Haydz wrote:

You're the reason i burn within 12 minutes of going outside. :P

haha glowbal warming is bs.

:roll: not where i live

B18C5-EH2

Draggin Waggin wrote:

I do remembering see that when I was researching swaps, the only problem is that my current a/c is broke
Trust me it's hell for a fat guy to go without a/c for a whole summer

Well it's much easier to replace your current compressor with a new/reman unit and still buy that bracket because if you try to run an Integra compressor you'd also have to figure a way to retrofit suction and discharge hoses, and the hard pipes would route differently, etc.

I'd stick with the Civic-based system still.

Haydz

Kahuna wrote:

Haydz wrote:

You're the reason i burn within 12 minutes of going outside. :P

haha glowbal warming is bs.

I don't buy into the entire global warming buzz, but...

Ozone layer is of a measureable quantity and the thickness of this layer is deteriorated in some places like south of New Zealand, just above the Antarctic.

How else can you explain burning in 12 minutes in 17 degree C heats?

They take like 40 minutes to burn in Australia and the temps are 20-40 degrees celcius.

"Average Burn Time"

Eagle Beagle

hmm..

40 minutes to burn

?
...
hmmm...

?! inventing lead mixed suntan
hmm...now just some premium gogle gogle gargle spit
...
! :idea::shock: and fill up your tank too

!!! filty rich


: )on topic

overhere there is a valve difference, otherwise one
could not determine what to add, r12 or r134a ...
except for maintenance sticker(s) that is ...

Haydz

Eagle Beagle wrote:

hmm..

40 minutes to burn

?
...
hmmm...

Based on my own experience having lived in both countries. :P

Eagle Beagle

new seal land isnt a country ...
its surf heaven ...

mr. haydzburger

: )

Draggin' Waggin'

B18C5-EH2 wrote:

Draggin' Waggin' wrote:

I do remembering see that when I was researching swaps, the only problem is that my current a/c is broke
Trust me it's hell for a fat guy to go without a/c for a whole summer

Well it's much easier to replace your current compressor with a new/reman unit and still buy that bracket because if you try to run an Integra compressor you'd also have to figure a way to retrofit suction and discharge hoses, and the hard pipes would route differently, etc.

I'd stick with the Civic-based system still.[/quote:51v97exf]

Thanks for the info, I figure I'll just ask which parts are broken so I can replace them whence I get the swap done this summer, assuming the economy doesn't take my job, retail stinks

WAGOJOE

i just used a hasport ac bracket for the stock d series ac compressor. that mite be an idea