73 240Z Man Posted March 27, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 27, 2010 A/C or no A/C... That is the question? I have all of the stock A/C equipment for my 73 240 and all but the compressor is still installed. The Z has a fairly built motor but the rest of the car needs alot of TLC. She was my first car and I got her back not too long ago. I am beginning the process of restoring her as money and time permits. I do live in southern California but I am leaning more toward eliminating the A/C. What do you think....Should I keep the A/C or Go without? Please reply...Give me your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted March 28, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2010 Go with A/C. If the weather is nice and you decide you don't want to use it....don't turn it on. On the other hand, if you remove it and are driving around on a hot day, your options are considerable more limited. I've had A/C on my '71 since about 1972 and never regretted it. Consider it to be a "value added" option. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d240zx2 Posted March 28, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 28, 2010 Consider the distaff side of this discussion. Will she be more or less willing/desirous to go for a ride with or without A/C?Like you, I was able to retrieve my car after a 30 year absence. My wife and I are both 30 years older, more susceptible to temperature and accustomed to environmental modification like we never were 30 years ago. Based on MY situation, I'd suggest sticking with the A/C, upgrading it as required, and enjoying it when needed.Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted March 28, 2010 Share #4 Posted March 28, 2010 My take gives the same answer, but from a different direction. Would I recommend adding A/C if you didn't have it already? No. But since you already have it, if you can make it work I see no reason to yank it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Moore Posted March 28, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 28, 2010 How often do you use the air conditioner in your daily driver? (Assuming it isn't the Z)If the answer is more than 25% of the year, strongly consider fixing the AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoKidd Posted March 28, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 28, 2010 Keep it. Even in north idaho I specifically sought out a 280z that had factory air. I can't imagine living in southern cal without it, in anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inf Posted March 28, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 28, 2010 Here in Texas, it's downright unpleasant without A/C for about 8 months out of the year.I kept it original for the first 5 years I had the car, but I finally caved and got the MSA kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z-Fan Posted March 28, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 28, 2010 I have the same question.I have the dealer added York AC in my 73. It is complete, but probably has a leak as it hasn't worked since shortly after I bought the car in 2002.I would love to get rid of the underhood clutter and regain the passenger footwell space, but I would also love to have AC.I think the others are right. If you can make it work, keep it.Later on, I may convert to a less obtrusive system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdenno Posted March 29, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 29, 2010 I think the others are right. If you can make it work, keep it.Later on, I may convert to a less obtrusive system.I originally had the York set-up and when I pulled the Z out of stoage three years ago I converted to the new current rotary compressor.Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubu Posted March 30, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 30, 2010 Keep it, I went through all the troubles to installed one, and never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBO730 Posted March 30, 2010 Share #11 Posted March 30, 2010 I wonder if individual components of a system can be tested before being reinstalled on the car? In this case, a 75 280. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esc8p2NeverLand Posted April 10, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 10, 2010 I say get rid of it! By the way, I may know someone who'd like to buy the parts off of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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