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A/C for hard top siera and alternator Q's

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:47 pm
by known 2
has anyone rigged up a A/C sytem for there siera using a vitara system and 1.6l?

and did any siera alternators or viatar alternators put out around the 70-80 amp mark, as my standard 35 amp alternator makes me choose between headlights and stereo.

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:03 pm
by Pezooki
Hi.

I cant help you with your A/C question, but the best alternator upgrade available is to fit a Falcon 100/110A alternator. It is 'almost' a straight bolt in, and will give you all the grunt you need. Do a search for "EF / EL Falcon Alternator Upgrade" in this forum and you will find heaps of info.

Cheers,

Pez

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:03 pm
by PJ.zook
Look in The Bible for youre alternator question.

As for aircon, you can pretty much mix n match components and get it to work but you have to know what you are doing (and legally have a licence which i luckily do so i can do myself).
I have not yet done it, but im running a Baleno 1.6 which is for all practical purposes the same engine as Vitara. Im going to use the original Baleno aircon pump and condensor, and i was going to TIG up a box to sit up under dash containing the Baleno evaporator core, but came across an aircon box and core from a Holden Drover (same as Sierra) at the wreckers a year or so ago, so im going to use that instead.

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:26 pm
by known 2
cheers guys. will look into it,