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Old 06-04-2007, 03:05 AM
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Has anybody done an upgrade for a 81 type c3?
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:22 AM
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I converted mine to 134a and it works great. Is that what you were asking?
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Old 06-04-2007, 03:31 AM
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I am looking to upgrade the compressor type.
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Old 06-07-2007, 03:15 AM
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I changed over to a sanden two years ago works better than the original and looks better also. Over here it is easy to find R12 and cheap also.

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I replaced the R4 compressor with a ND 6P (similiar to Sanden 508) which uses less HP & works great. Compressor, custom brackets & hoses to stock A/C system w/ R12. Note how the A/C lines go off to the side & then straight forward & back.
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