Cools very well.
I'd put it up against an R12 system. I think the underdash unit will put out more total air volume at the same temp though. I wanted the A/C to come out the floor vents (because of the convertible), and wanted to keep the full console.
If I drove the car daily and it was a hardtop or fastback, I'd probably get the factory looking underdash unit designed for R134a... Unless I lived in a very humid area where I needed the A/C to keep the windows defogged.
On the freeway with the top down and windows up, I can crank up the A/C and the interior feels great even with the sun blaring down. I keep about 60%-70% of the flow out the floor vents and the rest out the dash ducts. Otherwise the cold air will blow out of the car without keeping the driver and passenger cool.
I think the kit is more of an "installers" kit. Meaning someone who hasn't done many, would be tempted to blindly follow the instructions. It will work fine that way, but can be done much cleaner, and with better performance by paying attention to the little things.
HTH,
I'd put it up against an R12 system. I think the underdash unit will put out more total air volume at the same temp though. I wanted the A/C to come out the floor vents (because of the convertible), and wanted to keep the full console.
If I drove the car daily and it was a hardtop or fastback, I'd probably get the factory looking underdash unit designed for R134a... Unless I lived in a very humid area where I needed the A/C to keep the windows defogged.
On the freeway with the top down and windows up, I can crank up the A/C and the interior feels great even with the sun blaring down. I keep about 60%-70% of the flow out the floor vents and the rest out the dash ducts. Otherwise the cold air will blow out of the car without keeping the driver and passenger cool.
I think the kit is more of an "installers" kit. Meaning someone who hasn't done many, would be tempted to blindly follow the instructions. It will work fine that way, but can be done much cleaner, and with better performance by paying attention to the little things.
HTH,