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Project S13 · 02-27-2012, 08:49 PM

Hello. Unfortunately I have a base model s13. I would like to add a/c. Now I have searched and found most of the answers to my questions exempt for one. WIRING! Now I looked at the relay box and the option is there, its just waiting for a relay.

How about the wiring for the dryer, compressor , and the cooler behind the dash. Are the connectors just chilling some were.

Any help is appreciated. And remember I DID SEARCH.

Project S13 · 03-01-2012, 07:36 PM

Never mind I figured it out.

For anybody wanting to do this in the future all you need is the complete ka24e a/c piping ,the dryer, compressor and bracket , the evaporator( box behind the dash), condenser and fan, another part is on the lower radiator hose there's a sensor looking thing with a connector. and for the wiring Nissan was nice enough to leave the connectors ready for you at the harness. They are taped up so there kinda hard to see. One is behind the glove box. Reach your hand behind your existing heater box and youll find it tucked. Another is by the brake booster sort of, again taped up. Another by the battery fuse box and another by the passenger head light.

Enjoy your ac. I know I will.
Don't forget to retrofit your system and properly flush the system.

edlover714 · 03-02-2012, 05:19 AM

well thank you for looking into that an clearing up any questions i had, i will now be looking for a duel cam syste since my 92 vert never came with ac ill be installing one asap

Project S13 · 03-02-2012, 04:59 PM

Glad I could help. Yea for a dual cam get everything dual cam. If you need any help just ask. Also get new o rings

KendallH · 03-02-2012, 05:06 PM

I was under the impression all s13s came with a/c... ?

xkirex · 09-29-2012, 08:05 PM

This was a helpful thread!

Project S13 · 03-19-2013, 02:37 PM

Glad to help.

My 2 tone coupe came from Washington with only a heater.

I'm just happy I have the easy option to install a/c now. I live in las Vegas nv. Were summers are 105-110

KiLLeR2001 · 03-19-2013, 05:34 PM

I'm pretty sure if the car was not equipped from the factory with A/C, it most definitely will have a sunroof.

xkirex · 03-19-2013, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiLLeR2001

I'm pretty sure if the car was not equipped from the factory with A/C, it most definitely will have a sunroof.

My hatch doesnt have either.

KiLLeR2001 · 03-19-2013, 07:54 PM

I just checked the MID# on my hatch, it too also never had A/C from the factory. (Doesn't mean it still wasn't installed at the dealership, however.)

xkirex · 03-19-2013, 07:58 PM

All I know is that it is going to get hot as balls in so-cal and I need to install AC in this bitch. STAT

jeremyuhh · 03-21-2013, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KendallH

I was under the impression all s13s came with a/c... ?

nope it was an option. my 91 bade model doesnt have it.

glad to have found this thread. answered my question about the wiring harness.

codyace · 03-22-2013, 11:27 PM

I know this may be a silly question as I sell the KA compressor to SR20 AC adapter brackets, but did you take a SOHC setup and swap it into the DOHC car? or was it SOHC to SOHC? Reason I ask, is that I have DOHC car owners who ask if SOHC parts work, and I'm not 100% sure.

codyace · 03-24-2013, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rasyhida

All I know is that it is going to get hot as balls in so-cal and I need to install AC in this bitch. STAT

Is it sr20 swapped

if so check out:

CodyAce SR20 Air Conditioning Bracket

240boi115 · 03-24-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

I know this may be a silly question as I sell the KA compressor to SR20 AC adapter brackets, but did you take a SOHC setup and swap it into the DOHC car? or was it SOHC to SOHC? Reason I ask, is that I have DOHC car owners who ask if SOHC parts work, and I'm not 100% sure.

the lines wont match up on sohc to dohc this happened to me when i did my sr swap from my 90 coupe that had a ka24e the lines and ends of the lines dont connect.

TheMechanic · 05-31-2014, 06:57 PM

ive been searching for this for hours. now i have piece of mind knowing i dont have to re harness the whole engine bay. thank you sir

Project S13 · 11-22-2014, 03:32 AM

You guys are very welcome. I have yet to install the box behind my dash. I do have everything to do it. Just lagging it.

Any body else that was looking actually get it done?

NISR20MO · 11-22-2014, 09:24 AM

I'd possibly be interested in snagging a non-AC box from someone to maybe replace the AC box in my S13 if I go full retard. PM me if someone is willing to sell.

02-27-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
Project S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	adding a/c to a non a/c s13 help. Hello. Unfortunately I have a base model s13. I would like to add a/c. Now I have searched and found most of the answers to my questions exempt for one. WIRING! Now I looked at the relay box and the option is there, its just waiting for a relay. How about the wiring for the dryer, compressor , and the cooler behind the dash. Are the connectors just chilling some were. Any help is appreciated. And remember I DID SEARCH.

03-19-2013, 05:34 PM	#8
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	I'm pretty sure if the car was not equipped from the factory with A/C, it most definitely will have a sunroof. __________________

03-19-2013, 07:54 PM	#10
KiLLeR2001 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: オーランドフロリダ Posts: 7,955 Trader Rating: (46) Feedback Score: 46 reviews	I just checked the MID# on my hatch, it too also never had A/C from the factory. (Doesn't mean it still wasn't installed at the dealership, however.) __________________

03-22-2013, 11:27 PM	#13
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 39 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I know this may be a silly question as I sell the KA compressor to SR20 AC adapter brackets, but did you take a SOHC setup and swap it into the DOHC car? or was it SOHC to SOHC? Reason I ask, is that I have DOHC car owners who ask if SOHC parts work, and I'm not 100% sure. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

05-31-2014, 06:57 PM	#16
TheMechanic Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chino, Ca Age: 35 Posts: 21 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you sir, are my savior ive been searching for this for hours. now i have piece of mind knowing i dont have to re harness the whole engine bay. thank you sir

03-01-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
Project S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Never mind I figured it out. For anybody wanting to do this in the future all you need is the complete ka24e a/c piping ,the dryer, compressor and bracket , the evaporator( box behind the dash), condenser and fan, another part is on the lower radiator hose there's a sensor looking thing with a connector. and for the wiring Nissan was nice enough to leave the connectors ready for you at the harness. They are taped up so there kinda hard to see. One is behind the glove box. Reach your hand behind your existing heater box and youll find it tucked. Another is by the brake booster sort of, again taped up. Another by the battery fuse box and another by the passenger head light. Enjoy your ac. I know I will. Don't forget to retrofit your system and properly flush the system.

03-02-2012, 05:19 AM	#3
edlover714 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: san jose ca Age: 49 Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well thank you for looking into that an clearing up any questions i had, i will now be looking for a duel cam syste since my 92 vert never came with ac ill be installing one asap

03-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#4
Project S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Glad I could help. Yea for a dual cam get everything dual cam. If you need any help just ask. Also get new o rings

03-02-2012, 05:06 PM	#5
KendallH Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Level: Master Troll Age: 32 Posts: 871 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I was under the impression all s13s came with a/c... ?

09-29-2012, 08:05 PM	#6
xkirex Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pomona Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	This was a helpful thread!

03-19-2013, 02:37 PM	#7
Project S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Glad to help. My 2 tone coupe came from Washington with only a heater. I'm just happy I have the easy option to install a/c now. I live in las Vegas nv. Were summers are 105-110

03-19-2013, 07:58 PM	#11
xkirex Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pomona Posts: 225 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	All I know is that it is going to get hot as balls in so-cal and I need to install AC in this bitch. STAT

11-22-2014, 03:32 AM	#17
Project S13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vegas Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You guys are very welcome. I have yet to install the box behind my dash. I do have everything to do it. Just lagging it. Any body else that was looking actually get it done?

11-22-2014, 09:24 AM	#18
NISR20MO Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Age: 37 Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	I'd possibly be interested in snagging a non-AC box from someone to maybe replace the AC box in my S13 if I go full retard. PM me if someone is willing to sell.