# Aftermarket air conditioner for 1996 Mazda Miata

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-air-conditioner-for-1996-mazda-miata/52037>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mazda, miata\
**Created:** [July 17, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-air-conditioner-for-1996-mazda-miata/52037 "2010-07-17T22:42:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![cartalkmick1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ec9cab/32.png) [@cartalkmick1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cartalkmick1)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-air-conditioner-for-1996-mazda-miata/52037/1 "2010-07-17T22:42:32Z")

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I bought a used Miata that does not have air conditioning. Does anyone have any advice as to whether it is a good idea to install an aftermarket A.C system? If so, which type would you recommend. I’m tired of sweating while I drive my convertible.

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**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\
**Post date:** [July 17, 2010, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-air-conditioner-for-1996-mazda-miata/52037/2 "2010-07-17T23:26:32Z")

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I would find a local AC specialist and talk to them. Have them price a few options (name of system manufacturer), including an Mazda OEM system if available. Make your decision from there. I have personally had mixed results with after market systems, so I generally prefer OEM since they seemed to work out better.

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2010, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-air-conditioner-for-1996-mazda-miata/52037/3 "2010-07-18T10:42:41Z")

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I had one put in. At first it did not do so well but after checking things out, I found that I needed more vacuum storage so the final $10.00 I spent took care of it. I was very happy with mine. It was installed by my local A/C shop.