D2 diesel swap
#11
Isn't there a factory oil heater for these trucks? I see it fully covered in the HVAC section of RAVE. Diesel is basically #2 heating oil with a high sales tax. Regarding AC without an engine, the systems will use up the batteries pretty quickly. Running a system on 24 volts will definitely help and you can set up your truck to charge the batteries off a 12 volt alternator and deliver 24v volts to the AC but there are 12 volt systems available too. Here's a possible source: Truck air conditioning section The excellent spelling and clear presentation of their products on the site sure makes me confident in the quality of their product.
#12
Isn't there a factory oil heater for these trucks? I see it fully covered in the HVAC section of RAVE. Diesel is basically #2 heating oil with a high sales tax. Regarding AC without an engine, the systems will use up the batteries pretty quickly. Running a system on 24 volts will definitely help and you can set up your truck to charge the batteries off a 12 volt alternator and deliver 24v volts to the AC but there are 12 volt systems available too. Here's a possible source: Truck air conditioning section The excellent spelling and clear presentation of their products on the site sure makes me confident in the quality of their product.
and here's why - it's either a 50a or 25a power requirement (12v/24v)
and here's a battery
http://sepbatteries.com/super-b-12v1...Fcp_QgodwhoAyw
which gives me 2-4 hours of max A/C time before I have to recharge, 8 would be good, but if I put a timer on the control panel to start and charge the battery every 90 minutes - it should work out okay.... and yes, that's a $2,500 battery.... but only 44 lbs
Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; 01-28-2014 at 10:12 PM.
#13
#14
Unfortunately, I've had to delve into rebuilding a Prius Battery. A fully rebuilt unit with newer style cells can be had for less than $1000 if you shop around. I have a 2001 which uses the motor to run the A/C, but my Mom's Prius uses electric, if I'm seeing it correctly. It does start the motor to charge the battery back up, but the A/C continues to run without the motor.
Maybe I'm wrong and it's just using the stored compression before it starts up the motor again.
Also, what about looking at a Semi-Truck wrecking yard for the Battery A/C system? You could probably score a pretty good deal on the whole setup. My nephew drives trucks, and he goes through them like candy. Replaces his trucks about every 2 years.
Maybe I'm wrong and it's just using the stored compression before it starts up the motor again.
Also, what about looking at a Semi-Truck wrecking yard for the Battery A/C system? You could probably score a pretty good deal on the whole setup. My nephew drives trucks, and he goes through them like candy. Replaces his trucks about every 2 years.
#15
Unfortunately, I've had to delve into rebuilding a Prius Battery. A fully rebuilt unit with newer style cells can be had for less than $1000 if you shop around. I have a 2001 which uses the motor to run the A/C, but my Mom's Prius uses electric, if I'm seeing it correctly. It does start the motor to charge the battery back up, but the A/C continues to run without the motor.
Maybe I'm wrong and it's just using the stored compression before it starts up the motor again.
Also, what about looking at a Semi-Truck wrecking yard for the Battery A/C system? You could probably score a pretty good deal on the whole setup. My nephew drives trucks, and he goes through them like candy. Replaces his trucks about every 2 years.
Maybe I'm wrong and it's just using the stored compression before it starts up the motor again.
Also, what about looking at a Semi-Truck wrecking yard for the Battery A/C system? You could probably score a pretty good deal on the whole setup. My nephew drives trucks, and he goes through them like candy. Replaces his trucks about every 2 years.
Thanks!
the one thing about Prii is they use the wrong battery and they are hella heavy (750 lbs, heavy). - Lithium Ions come in things like the Volt or the current crop of electrics like the Leaf
The other bit about the Prii - they have two batteries, they have a 12v battery to start the engine and run the electronics, the other runs the assist and it's an odd voltage (like 20v). The A/C is run off the motor, and cannot operate without the motor running (gens 1 and 2 of the Prius, the new Prius, it isn't true, they are electrically driven). Here's some general information from my research - Electric A/C started in a big way in the Volts, and are a smaller-sized than the semi systems. In an 80k truck/trailer, a couple extra pounds really isn't a big deal, in a car, it is. The hot-rod community has started latching on to electric A/C, and I've heard/seen systems that adapt a volt or latest gen prius system to old cars (they don't want an air compressor on the motor, so they run it off the generator)...
please don't let what I just said discourage anyone from piping up, just like the wrecking yard idea, I get a lot of gems from the posts.
Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; 01-29-2014 at 12:15 PM.
#17
I looked into A/C via a Volt A/C compressor - but they run on 360v 3ph DC.... wiring nightmare IMO.... so I'll keep looking, my wife may get 120v ac air compressor and a honda generator
funny, someone today told me that my H3 was "huge" compared to a Land Rover Discovery....
missing from the photo is a BMW 325xi wagon with a 5 speed... and no, it's not black..
every one has been warmed over, and 3 of the 5 came home on a trailer as a non-runner (H3, Jetta drove). With that said, nothing at my house hasn't been hauled by the pickup on the end.
The dirt bike is a CR500 af. That is, a 1991 CR 500 motor in a 2004 CRX 250 frame.... it's a beast
funny, someone today told me that my H3 was "huge" compared to a Land Rover Discovery....
missing from the photo is a BMW 325xi wagon with a 5 speed... and no, it's not black..
every one has been warmed over, and 3 of the 5 came home on a trailer as a non-runner (H3, Jetta drove). With that said, nothing at my house hasn't been hauled by the pickup on the end.
The dirt bike is a CR500 af. That is, a 1991 CR 500 motor in a 2004 CRX 250 frame.... it's a beast
Last edited by SuperBuickGuy; 02-05-2014 at 02:25 PM.
#20
I assume you've actually verified that you can register a OBDII petrol->diesel conversion vehicle where you live.
A lot of people forget that important step.
There's a good thread on DWeb about a DII -> Isuzu diesel conversion.
And one on Pirate I think about a DII -> R380 conversion, though it might be on Expedition Portal, I can't remember for sure.
A lot of people forget that important step.
There's a good thread on DWeb about a DII -> Isuzu diesel conversion.
And one on Pirate I think about a DII -> R380 conversion, though it might be on Expedition Portal, I can't remember for sure.