Vintage Air vs Classic Auto Air

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by frankv11

Another option
Restomod air , just got it. Not installed but quality seems top notch and fully serviceable.

What made you choose Restomod Air over the others? I have seen their banners on other forums, but don't know much about them.

[rickpaw]

67rally,

If you go with VA set up, you may have to relocate the ECU for your LS engine. I read on your build from the other site that you have the ECU near the glove box. The VA heater box takes quite a bit of room (at least in my install), and leaves not much room for the ECU.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by rickpaw

67rally,

If you go with VA set up, you may have to relocate the ECU for your LS engine. I read on your build from the other site that you have the ECU near the glove box. The VA heater box takes quite a bit of room (at least in my install), and leaves not much room for the ECU.

I'll definitely have to move the ECU, but I knew that when I mounted it there. That was just a temporary solution last year to get me up and running. I want to mount it behind the fiberglass closeout panel I made to connect the dash to the console.

[frankv11]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

What made you choose Restomod Air over the others? I have seen their banners on other forums, but don't know much about them.

i saw it at SEMA and just liked the overall quality, spal fan, fully accessible for repairs, ( not sealed ), plenty of outlets, plenty of options for control knobs and very smooth operation. just a very sturdy well made product in my opinion

[HIFLYR]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

Nope.

Well I have a 68 Camaro Conv and I have never been satisfied my VA system with it's cooling capability. It cools the air enough but it does not have enough flow.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by HIFLYR

Well I have a 68 Camaro Conv and I have never been satisfied my VA system with it's cooling capability. It cools the air enough but it does not have enough flow.

Which model did you get?

[dontlifttoshift]

Yes which model do you have?

Temperature coming out of the vents at max AC?

Any more insulation in the car than stock?

Weatherstripping in good shape and sealing properly?

How many extra holes in your firewall?

Air conditioning doesn't make cold air, it removes heat. If more heat keeps coming in it can't keep up, no unit can.

[HIFLYR]

Originally Posted by dontlifttoshift

Yes which model do you have?

Temperature coming out of the vents at max AC?

Any more insulation in the car than stock?

Weatherstripping in good shape and sealing properly?

How many extra holes in your firewall?

Air conditioning doesn't make cold air, it removes heat. If more heat keeps coming in it can't keep up, no unit can.

Ok it is a early gen 2
do not remember temp but the temp differential about was about a 20 degree drop "which is really what you are looking at not just temp"
Just the stock insulation
weather strip and sealing new and good
no holes

I know how AC works but volume comes into play also or else a 1 ton home unit could cool a 5000sf home. There was a thread about the same issue about a year ago.

[dontlifttoshift]

20* temperature differential isn't enough, I look for 30* and usually do better than that.

I agree about volume, but I can make ice cream in a 34 sedan with a GenII Compac that doesn't move the air or have the coil size that the GenIV has.

[HIFLYR]

Honestly cannot remember the exact temp drop but the AC expert who was checking the system pressures and such was happy with the drop but not the CFM. All I can say all 3 speeds work on the fan with no obstructions and cannot cool the car on a 85 and above day. Freeze the drivers left knee off since the vent is right there but not enough volume. Can't check it now as it won't get above 25 and has been that way for a week ARG! ready for Spring.