Air conditioning

[zeiss150]

Hey people, First let me say what a great site this is. All the answers to my z seem to be here in one form or another. Can you put an AC set up form a 80-83 280zx into a 72 240? If so is it a real pain in the arse or a quick easy job. My Z never had AC. I know about the Motorsport setup but its $800 and Im on a budget. Thanks guys Zeiss150-

[2ManyZs]

I doubt it would work without major reconstruction under the dash, as the vents and the heater assembly are totally different.

I'm not even sure it would be possible to put one from a 75-78 280 in a 240 because of the same differences......

FWIW, the kit from MSA would be my choice, even though it is a bit on the expensive side. It has a much better and more efficient compressor than the originals, and will give better A/C performance....

The only other alternative might be to find a used A/C set up from a later 240 and upgrade it with pieces from MSA such as the compressor... you might be able to find the A/C for sale from someone stripping a rust bucket, or one that is being stripped to race...You might also try one of the used Z parts suppliers, such as ZBarn, or perhaps Zcarsofarizona.

[seerex]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40017&item=2450990896

check here even if it doesn't all work it might not be a bad deal to piece you way to a working unit, I also recommend using msa compressor , its much nicer and easier to get to run colder, good luck

[Inf]

Does anyone know the differences between the MSA kit and the one Courtesy sells?

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=240Z-AC

The courtesy kit is about $85 cheaper

[richard1]

Can it be refilled with refregerant 127 or only freon 134?