Biscut gets a upgrade (56k make me a samich)

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:14 pm

I finally finished reinstalling A/C. It's definitely been a learning experience. I completely converted the system to R134a, not just a retrofit. I learned early on that every single component in the system is different between '92-'93 and '94-'95. From the compressor all the way to the interior heater wire harness. Once I finally sourced all the '94-'95 components thanks to numerous members here, I bought brand new bolts and O-Rings for the entire system. After getting it vacuumed and charged as well as replacing a corroded connector and fixing a short in the signal wire for the pressure switch, it works great now.

Phate · Post by **Phate** » Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:26 pm

Nice, Rob. Bet it's nice!

thinkskater007 · Post by **thinkskater007** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:58 am

Wish my A/c would just function. Good to hear someones is working though.

muha22752 · Post by **muha22752** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:23 am

honestly mine works but I never use it. It kills my gas milage, not to mention pretty much takes away any power that my D16 has.

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:37 am

JustRob;269085 wrote:I finally finished reinstalling A/C. It's definitely been a learning experience. I completely converted the system to R134a, not just a retrofit. I learned early on that every single component in the system is different between '92-'93 and '94-'95. From the compressor all the way to the interior heater wire harness. Once I finally sourced all the '94-'95 components thanks to numerous members here, I bought brand new bolts and O-Rings for the entire system. After getting it vacuumed and charged as well as replacing a corroded connector and fixing a short in the signal wire for the pressure switch, it works great now.

Nice.

I got to enjoy going through the same thing (am seeing how the vacuum holds overnight).

Good to hear it works good, especially in this heat.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:45 am

muha22752;270103 wrote:honestly mine works but I never use it. It kills my gas milage, not to mention pretty much takes away any power that my D16 has.

I went from 36 MPG average to 31 MPG average now that I'm running the A/C every time I drive the car. I can live with that to be comfortable. As for power, it is a noticeable loss. But not as bad as my 280k EX coupe or 170k CRX HF. With the engine having less then 10k miles, it's not as worn as most D16's out there.

eh2gurl · Post by **eh2gurl** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:20 pm

We're gonna try to put ac in my car with the b20b in there. We'll see how this turns out. Thats interesting that the 5th gen civic's a/c components changed with different years, but since its after 93, it definitely makes sense. Will definitely have to keep that in mind.

eh2gurl · Post by **eh2gurl** » Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:32 pm

JustRob;264712 wrote:Thanks, Kris. That is the nicest, used DC header I've ever seen. Thanks for the deal on it.

No updates as of now. I have about 5,500 miles on the engine now and it still runs great.

Thats proably the header that I bought for my car. I sold one to Kris after I had my B20 put in. Bought it brand new from summit. It was not on my car for very long at all.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Sat Jul 23, 2011 12:14 am

eh2gurl;270148 wrote:Thats proably the header that I bought for my car. I sold one to Kris after I had my B20 put in. Bought it brand new from summit. It was not on my car for very long at all.

Yep, it's the same one that was on your car.

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Fri Jul 29, 2011 4:01 am

I picked up an F20C 62mm throttle body and a Hondata Heatshield. I'll be getting these installed as well as having my Y8 intake manifold port matched for the throttle body sometime before I turbocharge the car.

This weekend I'm going to be giving the interior a good clean up and finally get some pictures of it posted up.