hey,

should have my first mini in a week or so (finally)
It's a 74 leyland with a 1330cc engine.

As a future addition i was thinking air conditioner,

would something like this be an easy fit or would it not work at all? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/UNDER-DASH-AIR-C ... 1113wt_901

Are there any other options?

Cheers for the help

Cory

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1975 Leyland Clubman -1320cc

Hi Cory,
depending where you are, Josh from Mini Imports (Ringwood, Vic) may be able to help you out with a 2nd hand kit out of a Rover Mini. I have no idea on the prices but you would have to think it would be competitive compared to ~$900 for something off ebay that you would have to customise to fit.

A lot of the Jap import Rovers that can't be legally registered end up as half cuts tend to have aircon.

David

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1970 Mini Deluxe - 1275, Weber, Clive 346 cam, MS 4-pot slotted discs, Megajolt ignition Now with new improved Mambas... almost on the road
1966 Van with Traveller rear seat conversion
2008 Prado GXL
All in various states of repair...

Yeah, forget the ebay one, would be a pain in the bum. A Rover setup is definitely the way to go. I've seen them on ebay for $3-600, so not too expensive. My mate gave me the setup from his halfcut for nix

Josh is the one to talk to

Cool thanks, will check it out,

How hard are they to fit? Also would up still be able to super charge if I instal they air con
or is there not enough room?

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1975 Leyland Clubman -1320cc

The Rover aircon at least occupies the space above the clutch housing, with the compressor I believe below the alternator. Most SC setups place the charger above and behind the engine, so I don't see why you couldn't run both.

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

well that's good news. cheers guys.

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1975 Leyland Clubman -1320cc

if it's your first mini, just relax and enjoy it as is for a couple of years - get to know the car and how to fix it's little problems before you start making big plans like blowers and air conditioning