Installing in a non - A/C 4efte ep81 swap.

[zefinho10]

Hello guys, i have recently did a 4efte on my old 2EE ep81 1995 starlet.
I want to install A/C on it but i really have no clue about this. Will i need a full ac kit from a GT?
Some guy (2 to be exact) told me that they used one from ep91 4EFE and thats because its compressor is r134 and its the same for both 4e and 4eT.
What do you think guys ? Will it work for me too if i grab one from a crashed ep91 ? What about the one from a 2EE A/C edition I can find one for cheaper than 200 euros. They also told me i will need a steer pump since my steering wheel is not hydravlic. I dont know why i will need that, for the bet i guess?

 

[nlackg6]

there’s more to fitting a/c than bolting on the parts (you’ll also need condenser cooler, pipe work for a/c etc)
there’s a lot of wiring involved as well inc. ecu wiring

it’s a massive undertaking but doable if you can get all the parts

maybe easier and cheaper to get a universal a/c kit

 

[SKINY]

Mine was binned before I got it, more room for HP lol

Fiting it should be possible but get ALL the bits in good use able condition may be a challenge too given the age of the components now

The electrical side will be fun too

 

[zefinho10]

Hey guys, thanks for your answers.

So??? Which one will fit to 4efte? The one from EP82 or EP91 ?
I found a pretty good full set from an EP91 4efe, compressor says r134a on it. Also, Ive been told that the one from ep91 4efe will work with n problems. Wiring will be included within the set.
The electrical side will be no problem since my buddy's a car eletrician.
Here are pretty cheap. A complete full set of A/C, with everything included, can cost from 250 to 350 euros at max!!!

 

[zefinho10]

Sorry for double posting, if anyone knows please tell me if a full set a/c from a 2E starlet will work on 4efte? I found from a crashed one, 80euros for whole set.

 

[Jay]

I dont think we got aircon on the 2E engines in the UK, could be wrong, but from memory the 2e and 4e blocks have differences. For 80 euros it's possibly worth a gamble?

Any pics for comparison?

 

[zefinho10]

I dont think we got aircon on the 2E engines in the UK, could be wrong, but from memory the 2e and 4e blocks have differences. For 80 euros it's possibly worth a gamble?

Any pics for comparison?

Hey, thanks for the quick reply. I dont have any poctures at the moment. Yeah i have hearded the same thing. Some people toldme to get compressor from ep91 and mount from the GT and will fit like a charm.

 

[Jay]

If you can get some pics of the bracket it would be good. Can compare to whatever I can find here.

Half the battle is the pipework which few people would bother taking out carefully. The pipes to the evaporator are awkward to remove so most just get chopped.

In terms of power steering I don't think you will need to bother with installing a pump. The AC compressor is driven by a belt from the crank which would operate the power steering as well so maybe that's what they mean. Would need a pic of your crank pulley to confirm it will do this.

 

[zefinho10]

Ok i will try to find picture. Bad news, i dont have power steering, so i will need to buy a pump, right ? Does this have to be from GT or just 4efe with power steering ?