[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

Hey Guys im trying to decide what a/c system to install. I dont need a heater-just a/c. Im using a 408 stroker and can put either water pump on it and i have no pullys bought yet. I would rather get a kit with instructions rather than piece meal this. Any suggestions ? serpintine belt ? V-belt? brackets.

 

[Mike Gough]

Hey Guys im trying to decide what a/c system to install. I dont need a heater-just a/c. Im using a 408 stroker and can put either water pump on it and i have no pullys bought yet. I would rather get a kit with instructions rather than piece meal this. Any suggestions ? serpintine belt ? V-belt? brackets.

If you have Windsor based motor it uses a different water pump housing for the serpentine belt system because the water pump turns the opposite way. plus the v-belt systems are cheaper.

 

[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

Yip i got that reverse flow for Serpintine v belt for regular flow. im Curious if any knows of a cheaper a/c system other than FFR $1800 heater and a/c. I dont really want to spend that much if i dont have to but on the other hand i dont want to have to modifi the heck ouf of my build either and have to figure every thing out on where it fits.

 

[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

Does anybody know if FFR add on a/c heater systems come with a serpintine belt compressor or a V-belt? or do they give you choice. Tried calling them--wow gave up on that idea.

 

[toaddr]

Google southern air heater/ac units. Should give you a few other choices. Also the old achieves that featured te type two coupe had many articles and sources for units

 

[edwardb]

Gen 3 Coupe? Space for the evaporator is very limited due to the frame design. Unless you put it somewhere other than the pass side footbox. I looked at everything I could find on the market. And none fit. Other than the Siroco brand unit they provide. Mine was installed in a Coyote build and came with everything needed. But can't answer your specific question about a different engine setup. Their instructions are pretty detailed and maybe help. Even if you don't go with theirs. https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AC-HEATER-DEFROSTER-COUPE-Gen-3-REV-G.pdf

 

[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

Google southern air heater/ac units. Should give you a few other choices. Also the old achieves that featured te type two coupe had many articles and sources for units

Thanks for the info im looking at them now. Did you install one in the coupe? if so can you tell me what part # it was. Thanks

 

[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

Gen 3 Coupe? Space for the evaporator is very limited due to the frame design. Unless you put it somewhere other than the pass side footbox. I looked at everything I could find on the market. And none fit. Other than the Siroco brand unit they provide. Mine was installed in a Coyote build and came with everything needed. But can't answer your specific question about a different engine setup. Their instructions are pretty detailed and maybe help. Even if you don't go with theirs. https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AC-HEATER-DEFROSTER-COUPE-Gen-3-REV-G.pdf

Good info to know. I dont mind paying more for something that works well and fits. HOw much did you pay for your a/c unit? was it just a/c or heater also? I really dont need a heater - not in the desert area. I always welcome cool air.

 

[edwardb]

Good info to know. I dont mind paying more for something that works well and fits. HOw much did you pay for your a/c unit? was it just a/c or heater also? I really dont need a heater - not in the desert area. I always welcome cool air.

The Factory Five A/C - heater kit was $1,550.00 almost three years ago when I bought and installed it. Now $1,950.00. More expensive like everything else it seems. That was for the Coyote version (#60378). Included everything including the compressor. The 302/351W version (#60377) is $100 cheaper. Don't know the difference. The setup is both heat and A/C. They don't sell anything that's A/C only. Vintage Air and perhaps others sell systems that are A/C only, but I don't know anything about them. One hint though, even though you don't think you need heat, for an enclosed car having a functional defroster can be important.

 

[San Diego Cobra MKIII]

The Factory Five A/C - heater kit was $1,550.00 almost three years ago when I bought and installed it. Now $1,950.00. More expensive like everything else it seems. That was for the Coyote version (#60378). Included everything including the compressor. The 302/351W version (#60377) is $100 cheaper. Don't know the difference. The setup is both heat and A/C. They don't sell anything that's A/C only. Vintage Air and perhaps others sell systems that are A/C only, but I don't know anything about them. One hint though, even though you don't think you need heat, for an enclosed car having a functional defroster can be important.

That is good advise right there!! keeping Factory five set up. I hope i can run a seperate serpentine belt to crank pully so i dont have to run it over top to the alternator. Way to much belt that way