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FE Power Forums => Non-FE Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Royce on May 25, 2026, 06:11:26 AM

Title: Electric A/C
Post by: Royce on May 25, 2026, 06:11:26 AM

Has anybody installed one of these systems with an electric compressor.. How was performance

Title: Re: Electric A/C
Post by: fitter on May 27, 2026, 07:21:14 AM

I just installed electric ac in 70 mustang. Have not tested it yet . I tend to research items after I spend my money. This is another example of that. Price was good, but it’s all custom install as in making and crimping lines and fabricating brackets. A guy on you tube put one in a Monte Carlo. The cooling results were not great. I now wish I would have spent the money on an after market belt driven kit.

Title: Re: Electric A/C
Post by: gregaba on May 27, 2026, 10:51:12 AM

Another thing to consider is the amp draw on these.
I researched them while replacing the AC unit in my 71 Ranchero and found the smallest draw was 80 amp's continous.
I though that was way to much draw on my electrical system.
Greg

Title: Re: Electric A/C
Post by: Royce on May 29, 2026, 07:48:17 PM

I noticed the heavy amp draw. It would take a monster alternator

Title: Re: Electric A/C
Post by: gregaba on May 30, 2026, 07:43:14 AM

And don't forget the amp rating of your wires. That is the reason I decided against it.
I didn't want to replace all my power wire's with 10 AWG wire which is only rated for 30 amp's.
Greg