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DSMinivan · 08-24-2006, 08:16 AM

I recently bought my friend's 96 hatchback with a jdm obd1 b16 swap and jdm computer. I love everything about this car except for the fact that it doesn't have A/C, because it can get pretty hot here. So, I was going to attempt to put A/C back on it, but before I buy all the stuff I was wondering if someone on here might know exactly what I need to buy. I'm pretty sure the evaporator is still there, so I think all I need is the compressor, condenser, fan, receiver dryer, hoses, a/c belt and bracket. The part where I get confused is should I get Civic SI parts or just the stock parts, and also I thought I read somewhere that you need to use a Del Sol bracket? ANY help is greatly appreciated.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 10:11 AM

if i had to put a guess out there itd be all parts from the si.

I havent done the addition before, but thats my best guess.

vtecsir1 · 08-24-2006, 10:51 AM

use the si bracket and si ac unit. just buy the whole ac kit from hondaautomotiveparts.com for around 650 its worth it really.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 10:57 AM

that stuff is incredible...FULL AC kit for like 650....just crazy.

too bad they dont have a ac kit for EVERY model...ive only seen it on the b16 del sols.

DSMinivan · 08-24-2006, 12:26 PM

I'm sorry, I must be retarded or something, can one of you give me a link.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 12:54 PM

Majestic Honda - The Internet's #1 Honda Automotive Parts Store

DSMinivan · 08-24-2006, 01:13 PM

Actually I meant to the page with the A/C system, but I think I found it. Thanks guys.

reikoshea · 08-24-2006, 01:32 PM

yeah, as i said, they dont have it for all makes and models, but if you look for the right thing, you can find it.

MBenzTech · 08-24-2006, 08:55 PM

Get all the parts for the chassis you have. the only thing different you're gonna need is the compressor bracket. You can use the one off 99-00 civic si, delsol with dohc motor, or b20b/z bracket off CRVs.

DSMinivan · 08-25-2006, 06:50 PM

Actually, i'm kind of interested in the A/C kit from the site mentioned above, but they only have one for the b16 del sol, but that should work too, right? I mean, it seems that would be the easiest thing to do since you get just about every thing you need, and I don't think the price is all that bad for brand new, or remanufactured, parts.

vtecsir1 · 08-25-2006, 11:52 PM

that price is outstanding really, any place you go to get your ac fixed they are going to charge u atleast that much and it wont even last more than a year most likely. i plan to buy the kit for my 95 civic after christmas since i have made it the last 3 yrs without ac in fl! whats another few months lol.

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08-24-2006, 08:16 AM	#1
DSMinivan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	Re-installing A/C; EK w/ B16 swap I recently bought my friend's 96 hatchback with a jdm obd1 b16 swap and jdm computer. I love everything about this car except for the fact that it doesn't have A/C, because it can get pretty hot here. So, I was going to attempt to put A/C back on it, but before I buy all the stuff I was wondering if someone on here might know exactly what I need to buy. I'm pretty sure the evaporator is still there, so I think all I need is the compressor, condenser, fan, receiver dryer, hoses, a/c belt and bracket. The part where I get confused is should I get Civic SI parts or just the stock parts, and also I thought I read somewhere that you need to use a Del Sol bracket? ANY help is greatly appreciated.

08-24-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,924 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	if i had to put a guess out there itd be all parts from the si. I havent done the addition before, but thats my best guess.

08-24-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
vtecsir1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 29 Posts: 2,761 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 43	use the si bracket and si ac unit. just buy the whole ac kit from hondaautomotiveparts.com for around 650 its worth it really.

08-24-2006, 10:57 AM	#4
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,924 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	that stuff is incredible...FULL AC kit for like 650....just crazy. too bad they dont have a ac kit for EVERY model...ive only seen it on the b16 del sols.

08-24-2006, 12:26 PM	#5
DSMinivan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	I'm sorry, I must be retarded or something, can one of you give me a link.

08-24-2006, 12:54 PM	#6
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,924 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	Majestic Honda - The Internet's #1 Honda Automotive Parts Store

08-24-2006, 01:13 PM	#7
DSMinivan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	Actually I meant to the page with the A/C system, but I think I found it. Thanks guys.

08-24-2006, 01:32 PM	#8
reikoshea HS Troll...And Mod Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Age: 24 Posts: 10,924 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2001 Honda S2000 Rep Power: 254	yeah, as i said, they dont have it for all makes and models, but if you look for the right thing, you can find it.

08-24-2006, 08:55 PM	#9
MBenzTech Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	Get all the parts for the chassis you have. the only thing different you're gonna need is the compressor bracket. You can use the one off 99-00 civic si, delsol with dohc motor, or b20b/z bracket off CRVs.

08-25-2006, 06:50 PM	#10
DSMinivan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 8	Actually, i'm kind of interested in the A/C kit from the site mentioned above, but they only have one for the b16 del sol, but that should work too, right? I mean, it seems that would be the easiest thing to do since you get just about every thing you need, and I don't think the price is all that bad for brand new, or remanufactured, parts.

08-25-2006, 11:52 PM	#11
vtecsir1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 29 Posts: 2,761 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 43	that price is outstanding really, any place you go to get your ac fixed they are going to charge u atleast that much and it wont even last more than a year most likely. i plan to buy the kit for my 95 civic after christmas since i have made it the last 3 yrs without ac in fl! whats another few months lol.

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