JR_Charger
Well-Known Member
After browsing the forum, it looks like the best options are factory or Vintage Air. I've currently got a 318 and may build that, or I may run the 318 while building another motor. I'm not sure what motor I'll end up with, but apparently there are some AC components (maybe just brackets?) that are motor-specific and also instrument cluster specific. I currently have the standard instrument cluster, but may try to find a rally cluster. Maybe I should look into that before AC?
I want to do the interior components in the next couple weeks. The engine bay will need to be painted so I don't want to throw anything in there just yet.
I'd rather use the factory dash vent location than have the air exit under the dash. I'm also not a fan of HVAC modules. Vintage Air could have the greatest HVAC modules ever made but usually they are cheap crap that break when the plasticizers in the gears gas out. Old fashioned cables are one of my Charger's best features IMO.
That's two points against Vintage Air, but AFAIK using a factory system would involve cutting out part of the non-AC firewall and welding in a section from an AC car. I haven't learned to weld yet so that's a problem.
Thoughts?
I want to do the interior components in the next couple weeks. The engine bay will need to be painted so I don't want to throw anything in there just yet.
I'd rather use the factory dash vent location than have the air exit under the dash. I'm also not a fan of HVAC modules. Vintage Air could have the greatest HVAC modules ever made but usually they are cheap crap that break when the plasticizers in the gears gas out. Old fashioned cables are one of my Charger's best features IMO.
That's two points against Vintage Air, but AFAIK using a factory system would involve cutting out part of the non-AC firewall and welding in a section from an AC car. I haven't learned to weld yet so that's a problem.
Thoughts?