GENII

& GEN IV
What You Need To Know
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Gen IV Separate Coil Design

And Air Flow Diagram
Do the Gen II & Gen IV systems deliver better defrost too?
One of the important design ideas we learned with our in-house CAD
engineering program was how to design for optimum dehumidified
defrost mode. Clearing the fog from your windows on a mild, yet
humid, day is a snap with the new Gen II & IV systems.
Whats with the separate coils vs. a single combined coil?
One of earliest goals of our systems was compact size for early model
street rods. We developed our single combined cooling and heating
coils to achieve minimum unit size. Over the years we have refined the
designs of these Gen II systems as discussed above until they have
become the industry leader for compact systems. The Gen II combined
coil design has performed extremely well for over thirty years and has
had no failures when properly installed with adequate engine coolant.
The separate cooling and heating coils used in our Gen IV systems
require a larger evaporator case, making them a perfect choice for
larger and later model cars. Using separate larger coils does provide
more cooling and heating capacity. We are continuing to develop additional Gen IV system applications in our SureFit line for vehicles that
will accommodate the larger units.
What Else Is different about Gen IV technology?
In addition to separate coils and a temperature blend air door, the Gen
IV System also incorporates a microprocessor (or ECU).This
Electronic Brain not only controls the door servos, it also allows us
to monitor the internal A/C coil temperature with a thermistor, eliminating the need for a traditional thermostat and capillary tube.
Eliminating the thermostat gives you complete system operation with
just three controls, similar to standard OEM systems. Our Gen IV
Magnum and most of our SureFit Systems also feature variable
blower speeds, air blend and temperature control.

Are the controls easy to install and understand?

Easier than ever! While the new electronic controls and servos are
state-of-the-art, the Gen II & IV systems are actually easier to install
than old conventional type systems. No cables to route through the
firewall because the heater valve is also servo controlled. No linkages
to adjust because the controls are solid-state circuit boards. Our
patented Cable Converters make adapting your original controls a
snap (See Page 13). And, you can mount the Universal system control
panel almost anywhere in the car. Simply plug and play!
What about high horsepower engines?
Gen II & IV systems do not rely on engine vacuum to operate. All functions are controlled with electronic servos so your climate control will
not be affected even when youre powering up a mountain pass!
Why is the warranty three years?
Since the day we sold our first system back in 1976, we have always
gone the extra mile to satisfy our customers needs. Ask any Vintage
Air owner. The fact is, when installed as directed, Vintage Air systems
have less than one tenth of one percent chance of failure! We could
offer a longer warranty but our three decades of experience tell us
that in the very rare times that a part has failed, it fails in the first few
months of operation. There are thousands more Vintage Air systems
on the road today than all other brands combined, and reliability is one
of the key reasons.
Forty years says it all!
We are proud to have remained the most trusted name in climate controls since 1976. Air conditioning is not the most expensive part of
your project. But ease of installation and long term performance and
reliability can make the difference between adversity and adventure!

TOTALLY COOLED GALLERY

This Rad Rides By Troy built 36 won the prestigious Ridler Award
for owners Ross and Beth Myers in 2007. Every inch of the car
was given the Troy magic touch. It features a unique Hilborn
injected Shelby 427, high-tech suspension with a quick change
rear, hand made gauges and, of course, a full Vintage Air Gen II
climate control system.

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