A/C in a SVM

So I was given an Aveo SVM. No A/C, no A/C Provisions Kit installed. So what is an A/C Provisions Kit, and can I mod the SVM to have the A/C Provisions, or is it possible to add A/C without extreme pain?

I live in North Carolina, and in the summer, I prefer to live vs. cook like a turkey in the oven...

Please help!
Todd.

[ontarian_frog]

I don't know if they sell a kit. But you just need to go to the dealership and get everything you need, but that would be costly.

You can also go to a shop that could make a custom one for you, all you would need from the dealership is the condenser and the HVAC unit.

I don't know how/where the evaporator would go, if the stock vents have room for it....

It would be pretty expensive either way, but achievable.

[shapinoweno]

it shouldent be that crazy in price, i just went at looked at the 07 hatch. The SVM model at my dealer now comes with the AC option installed. i think it was a couple hundred bucks, but i am going down there today so i will double check.
But i was stoked to see the hatch SVM with ac for only 10,540 msrp

[AveoSSSupercharged]

my hatch svm has no ac but im in WA i really dont need it. lol. i got mine for a little over 9 with 12k on it. i was happy

[shapinoweno]

nice, yeah i just bought a truck from chevy for myself, but i dont think i am going to get approved on the loan, if not then i am going to get a 07 hatch. you cant beat a new car no miles with ac for 10,500 , plus then i will have the hatch and the sedan in the famley

So I found out from my Dad (a GM guy) that the only difference from the SVM and the SVM w/ Air Conditioning Provisions is that they replace the cooling fan with a heavy duty fan. So it appears that you can replace the cooling fan, and then buy the A/C kit. All in all, it looks like my Aveo's A/C will cost about $1,200 to install. Now to find someone in NC to charge the A/C...

If anyone else has any other info on it, let me know.

[ontarian_frog]

The dealership would be able to do it. Or any other dealership. Even some places that repair fridges and home A/C's.

Most use R134 nowadays anyway. I've a few that use R22 but not many.

Any ideas on where to get the A/C components for this project?

Todd.

[exodus]

junk yard would be your best bet. Otherwise you'll just be paying out the ass.

TM, where in NC do you live? I Live in Charlotte and am Moving to Washington state. I might be able to give you my AC kit.