Muddybuddy
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- Jul 2, 2021
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- Location
- VA
- First Name
- James
- Truck Year
- 87
- Truck Model
- K5
- Engine Size
- 350
Hey all,
I’m wanting to swap in a newer center console into my crewcab build and want to add the rear heat / a/c functionality that it has the vents for. I initially thought there may be a way to leverage the suburban rear heat/ a/c setup but with head clearance in back row thats a no go.
I know southern air makes a retro kit for a/c, but doesnt include heat. The goal of this build is to be able to drive year round, so a/c is great but heat is a must as well. I’ve got a 3yr old, who loves riding in our k5, and loves big trucks, and thats partially inspired this build (also fueled by my desire to build a crewcab).
Has anyone tried retrofitting a modern center console rear hvac system into a square? With using full length console to dash, theres plenty of room to run stuff from engine bay to that spot concealed, so almost thought about running 2 vintage air setups (1 for front, 1 for rear). Other thought was running some y ducting to route heat/ a/c from front system through ducting to rear outlets, but then that reducing output in front row.
Very early stages of build, so have more research to do, but figured would ask to get creative juices flowing.
In terms of console, looking to use from 2019+ denali / high country tahoe/silverado, with matching heated/ventilated seats.
I’m wanting to swap in a newer center console into my crewcab build and want to add the rear heat / a/c functionality that it has the vents for. I initially thought there may be a way to leverage the suburban rear heat/ a/c setup but with head clearance in back row thats a no go.
I know southern air makes a retro kit for a/c, but doesnt include heat. The goal of this build is to be able to drive year round, so a/c is great but heat is a must as well. I’ve got a 3yr old, who loves riding in our k5, and loves big trucks, and thats partially inspired this build (also fueled by my desire to build a crewcab).
Has anyone tried retrofitting a modern center console rear hvac system into a square? With using full length console to dash, theres plenty of room to run stuff from engine bay to that spot concealed, so almost thought about running 2 vintage air setups (1 for front, 1 for rear). Other thought was running some y ducting to route heat/ a/c from front system through ducting to rear outlets, but then that reducing output in front row.
Very early stages of build, so have more research to do, but figured would ask to get creative juices flowing.
In terms of console, looking to use from 2019+ denali / high country tahoe/silverado, with matching heated/ventilated seats.
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