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Old 08-14-2007, 03:29 PM   #1
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Question 77 Mg Midget A/c Question

I want to add A/C to my MG thinking one of the underdash units..WILL THIS CAUSE CAR TO OVER HEAT??
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Old 08-14-2007, 03:35 PM   #2
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Arrow 77 Can I Install A/c Or Will The Car Over Heat?

Has any on put in a/c on this type of car and what were the results
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Arrow 77 mg midget CAN I INSTALL A/C OR WILL THE CAR OVER HEAT?

please help me out
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Old 08-15-2007, 12:15 AM   #4
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Re: 77 Mg Midget A/c Question

You could take the roof off..........

It would be far, far easier then trying to retro fit an a/c system.
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Re: 77 Mg Midget A/c Question

under the dash unit? Never seen one. Got a link?

If its an electric motor-driven AC system, it won't cause your car to overheat, but it'll definitely put a large drain on your charging system, and old MG's used pathetically small alternators. It will probably kill your battery if left on for too long.

Decent output capable AC systems suck a lot of wattage

you could probably upgrade your alternator to a GM alternator without too much work/fabrication. Can get those up to 200 amps capable.
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