[Noct]

I plan on saving up for a k20 swap but I want to know if you can keep your a/c both in an EK and an EG.

Thanks in advance.

 

[taqman15]

it can be done but you need some custom lines. Also keep in mind how much farther forward the k20 sits in an EK than a stock motor or B motor.

It will be a tight fit but possible.

 

[hybrid racing]

Yes you can still keep the AC. You will need custom lines and custom mounting for your condensor.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks

 

[brian g]

I plan on saving up for a k20 swap but I want to know if you can keep your a/c both in an EK and an EG..

We put a K24 in Brian Hasty of Fastbrakes' EG, it has AC. I will try to get pictures so that we can post them.

brian g

 

[k-dub]

a/c

Is the a/c system thats in a eg similar to the one in the rsx? Were would be the ideal spot for the condensor and fan?

 

[hybrid racing]

Since you have to relocate the radiator to the driver side it leaves plenty of space on the passenger side. For your EG/EK you would just switch the radiator and condensor. If you are running an Integra chassis, you would not have to relocate the condensor since it sits in front of the radiator.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,

Will

 

[brian g]

Re: a/c

Is the a/c system thats in a eg similar to the one in the rsx? Were would be the ideal spot for the condensor and fan?

Similar as in it uses the same type of components yes. The setup is also different because the EG and EK use a "half" width condensor.

You may be able to use RSX components to do the AC in the EG/EK. You would still need custom hoses and hard lines though.

Since you have to relocate the radiator to the driver side it leaves plenty of space on the passenger side. For your EG/EK you would just switch the radiator and condensor.

It's not quite that easy. You need to modify the bulkhead so that you can move the radiator over enough to allow for the condensor to fit. The upper part of the bulkhead is designed assymetrically and the raditor and condensor don't have enough room when you switch their position. It's not hard to do, but you need to be aware if it when your mounting your radiator so you can adjust for this.


brian g

 

[hybrid racing]

This is correct if you are using the factory radiator. I was referring to the use of hybrid racing's custom radiator, sorry for the confusion. The OEM EG radiator is 14.62” wide and 17.37” tall (at the highest point). The EG condenser is right at 15" wide by 14” tall with the brackets. The Hybrid Racing custom radiator is right at 13" wide by 14.37” tall and drops into the factory AC condenser location. You will not have to modify the bulkhead for the radiator. Since the normal radiator location can accommodate the 14.62" by 17.37” tall factory radiator you should have no problem mounting the EG condenser here. There is some custom mounting required for the condenser as well as the AC lines.

 

[brian g]

....OEM EG radiator is 14.62” wide ...The Hybrid Racing custom radiator is right at 13" wide ....

1.62" difference in width, that might do it, have you test fit one?

brian g

 

[brian g]

Here is an EG with AC.

Notice the core support had to be clearanced to use the stock radiator and condensor.

brian g

 

[rsxdude]

Any write-up on your setup Brian? I would like to have A/C with the swap also since it gets really hot around here. Is that a k24 or are you using the accord/crv intake manifold?

 

[nikos]

Any write-up on your setup Brian? I would like to have A/C with the swap also since it gets really hot around here. Is that a k24 or are you using the accord/crv intake manifold?

I'll take some pics and post on my site, since I'm not sure how to upload to the H-T board...

The AC lines were a matter of figuring out which lines to start with...I used the 03 Accord compressor lines and had the fittings cut off to use a thicker wall hose. The stock 03 hoses are thin and kinked too easily. Spacing the fan forward was the next task so I used an aftermarket thinner fan and trimmed the stock fan bracket (which supports the AC condensor) to fit. It's not too pretty but it works and clears the hoses. I may trim it a bit better before I charge up the system.

I did magage to use the stock suction line from the firewall (the thin one) and snaked it around the new engine mount to a flex piece, then into the new receiver. The receiver is now in the hole on the passenger side frame rail.

I also decided to use the pressure switch in the receiver instead of the factory one on the condensor, mainly to make it cleaner.

I still need to make lower mounts for the condensor, but Hasport will be making a new lower support bar for the production kits and I'll probably wait for that...

No power steering on the VX, it doesn't need it anyway. The new fast ratio rack will be a nice addition...should have it tomorrow ...also need to make the console to cover up the steel tower for the dash mounted shifter...I really like the way the shifter falls into your hand...

Next Up...sound deadening material in hatch and doors...who cares about the 20 lbs it will add, I can tow a truck now