I've been reading a lot of the archived messages about installing AC, and was wondering if anyone had tried a compressor-driven Hilsch VORTEX Tube (sorry,...
The Vortex tube you mentioned requires 80-110psi of air pressure and at least 4cfm flow. A small tire pump would not be able to generate those numbers. My 4hp,...
This is for those looking for the elusive Spitfire suspensions that are "out there" but you don't have the time to go scrounging. I decided to troll Ebay for...
So what is the pressure at the exhaust port of a four stroke engine? Yes, I realize it pulses, but with four cylinders and tied together with check valves...
I also have had positive experiences with ebay. I have set up specific searches in my ebay account for each of the parts needed. Ebay automatically searches...
Well, since no one else has replied, allow me. A high performance engine might have a 10-1 compression ratio meaning it could pump 140psi but, the amount of...
Hi Alex and All, ... This is just not very eff! ... The electric system by using a window 5000 btu A/C taken apart and installed in the Vortex and powered by ...
That's a great idea, Jerry, but what I was refering to was a 12 volt system that was pretty compact and already well suited to our small vehicles. Of course,...
Try the marine versions of 12 volt air conditioners. They are pricey, but very compact. There are also some compact 120 volt units for boats. --Greg Dawson ...
Hello Alex, Mr. Dycus, My refrigerator runs nicely on a 3600-watt solar power plant and battery pack of 8 L-16 6-volt batteries when the grid power goes down....
Hello Alex, Your "Aux battery" comment jarred my thinking. The electric pickup was set up to have a heavy flow of air through the cab vents, even at...
Hello, Excuse me while I kick myself for not thinking of this earlier. Small RVs have self-contained air conditioners. My neighbor's pop-up "tent" camper has...
Hello everyone, I didn't think my question was going to get this much activity! I was just curious about putting AC in our cars (I still have to build mine,...
Sorry to start another topic already, but, it looks like components for the front suspension are difficult to get, and the availability is only going to get...
These are evaporative coolers (swamp coolers), they only work in dry climates. They consist of a tank for water a small water pump , a fan and a pad that the...
... dry ... fan and a ... one ... Thanks, that doesn't sound like what I want on a hot summer day (yeeach!) So far the only real options look like: standard...
Hi, ... I'm going to try to use a Pinto/Mustang II for the front end, I got the car for free, now all I need to do is measure it up to see if it's feasable, If...
We have kicked around the suspension options previously here but for those new to the group, i.e without the Vortex Construction Manual (a.k.a "the plans"), I...
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Hi Charles, Just trying to figure out where I'd put that refrigerator :-). Alex ... _________________________________________________________________ MSN Life...
Doug, The front suspension in my Vortex really didn't take all that much work. The upper "A" arm (ok, ok, 'wishbone') is stock and, as I recall, the mounting...
Hello Alex, Ahh yes, nothing like a tall cool Coke or ice cream bar straight from the 'fridge on a long drive. I've got it! Two 'friges, side by side, laid...
I guess the only real way to determine how much modification is required when using an alternate suspension is getting our hands on a bunch of candidates and...
Hello All, Mr. Gary has found a $375 12-volt DC air conditioning package. It might not get any easier, cheaper or better than this. ... Thanks, Charles Lipe ...
Hello All, I guess views on pricing are relative. It cost $565 to get a new York compressor in my Ford F-150 pickup, and the man offered to change the whole...
... Dave, I am hoping to start very soon, have had the plans for a very long time but now I an retired, I will have to get on with it, some of the problems are...
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