Electric A/C?

[86k20-ds]

Hello all, I am looking for an electric under dash A/C unit for my 86 k20. It’s not a factory A/C truck, and I’m really wishing it was here in az right now! If anybody knows a good unit please help a fellow out

 

[Ricko1966]

It's going be too much for your trucks electrical as is. You'll need wiring, Alternator and probably a battery upgrade.

 

[Sad Sack]

^^^what he said^^^ a GOOD electrical A/C unit will be wattage hungry, around 950 watts. Your wiring, alternator, battery will be insufficient. Unless you’re running a 130 amp alt or more don’t waste your time. Do your homework, math required. I’ve looked into it and it is most certainly cost prohibitive for the the older squares.

 

[Airmedic1]

qualyair.us makes an electric compressor that pulls about 75 amps to start and drops to 40 amps running. I have a friend that put one in his rat Rod and seems to be happy with it.
It can be found
Here

 

[mlsceo]

My cousin has a 38 Buick that he converted to 12 volts. He installed an electric a/c unit from a Tesla, works like a charm.

 

[Bextreme04]

Hello all, I am looking for an electric under dash A/C unit for my 86 k20. It’s not a factory A/C truck, and I’m really wishing it was here in az right now! If anybody knows a good unit please help a fellow out

Don't most of the vintage air, classic air, etc... kits not need to be a factory AC vehicle? They usually have the whole unit under the dash.

 

[Bextreme04]

https://vintageair.com/1981-87-chevrolet-pickup-without-factory-air-gen-5-surefit-complete-kit/

 

[Bextreme04]

https://www.classicautoair.com/shop...6-chevy-pickup-truck-air-conditioning-system/

 

[86k20-ds]

Don't most of the vintage air, classic air, etc... kits not need to be a factory AC vehicle? They usually have the whole unit under the dash.

I wasn’t aware, thanks for letting me know!

 

[319E]

Maybe try a good quality fan to move the air while you're looking into this A/C issue.