Hello,
So my 85 635csi has been modified a bit. In the place where the AC once sat(has been removed completely) I now have a large turbo.
I was wondering if anyone has seen or done any custom work to install an AC back into the car while keeping the turbo in place.
Custom Air Condition?
Moderators: GRNSHRK, ron, bfons
Custom Air Condition?
85' BMW 635csi Turbo
Re: Custom Air Condition?
Since you need a belt to drive the a/c compressor, there don't seem to be a lot of options. In most other installs I've seen the turbo is mounted up high, in the area of the original air cleaner housing. Are you sure it's not a belt-driven supercharger? I'm curious to see some pics of how yours is put together.
Dean
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
Lutz, FL
'85 635 CSi Euro #9402254
'87 Spider Veloce
'92 Spider Veloce
'08 350Z
-
- Posts: 797
- Joined: Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:29 pm
- Location: Broomfield, CO
Re: Custom Air Condition?
never seen it. But I'm sure it can be done. With the Turbo piping I'm sure it won't be easy.
Aren't you in Boston how much AC do you really need? You have a turbo just drive faster an roll down the window.
Aren't you in Boston how much AC do you really need? You have a turbo just drive faster an roll down the window.
- 12 535i
- 92 325ic
- 92 325ic
Re: Custom Air Condition?
Well....
Electric a/c compressors are apparently a thing....
Cheers,
Ray
Electric a/c compressors are apparently a thing....
Cheers,
Ray
'85 ///M635
Re: Custom Air Condition?
Just a wild thought:
Use the power steering pump to create a hydraulically driven A/C compressor? Then the compressor can be located anywhere you can put the hydraulic lines.
Use the power steering pump to create a hydraulically driven A/C compressor? Then the compressor can be located anywhere you can put the hydraulic lines.
Sansouci
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
84 E24 633Csi Auto, Bronzit/PearlBeige 6997510
93 E32 740il M60 Auto, Alpenweis/Ultramarine
60 528i M30 5-speed Green/Beige (crushed)
71 240Z 4-speed White/Blue (rusty & sold)
65 396 Chevelle 4-speed, Marina Blue/Black (stolen)
-
- Platinum Member
- Posts: 496
- Joined: Sat Apr 03, 2004 2:57 pm
- Location: Healdsburg, NorCal & Baja Sur, MX
Re: Custom Air Condition?
Contact Vintage-Air, possibly a Boot mounted system...
http://www.vintageair.com/2017%20Catalo ... g%2049.pdf
http://www.vintageair.com/2017%20Catalo ... g%2049.pdf
DV
Motorsport & Vintage Coupes
ALPINA Oldtimers of Course...
BMW-Classic CCA
Motorsport & Vintage Coupes
ALPINA Oldtimers of Course...
BMW-Classic CCA