Are there any 8’s with air conditioning?
Just thinking…..
The lower section of the forward baggage compartment seems ideal to put the evaporator and fan. Using cabin air makes it a recirculating system.
Compressor on the engine is easy if the alternator is on the rear drive and the compressor uses the belt.
Hard part to me is the condenser location for heat dissipation. Cars usually put it in front of the radiator. It would have to have a fan since the biggest need is on the ground. Maybe an additional NACA vent and mount under the cowl?
Perhaps a pipe dream but sure would be nice in the Deep South.
Just thinking…..
The lower section of the forward baggage compartment seems ideal to put the evaporator and fan. Using cabin air makes it a recirculating system.
Compressor on the engine is easy if the alternator is on the rear drive and the compressor uses the belt.
Hard part to me is the condenser location for heat dissipation. Cars usually put it in front of the radiator. It would have to have a fan since the biggest need is on the ground. Maybe an additional NACA vent and mount under the cowl?
Perhaps a pipe dream but sure would be nice in the Deep South.