R4 Replacement with Sanden
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R4 Replacement with Sanden
Where can I get the adapters to change out a R4 with a Sanden AC compressor. Any recommendations as to which Sanden I should buy?
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
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Where can I get the adapters to change out a R4 with a Sanden AC compressor. Any recommendations as to which Sanden I should buy?
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
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Well, to be honest, its costly. I paid around $120 for the brackets, and $300 for the condenser kit (which contains the condenser, hoses, and the dryer) and another $180 or so for the compressor. Its a little costly, but my car is a daily driver, and I wanted something more reliable and easy to the engine than the stock A/C setup.
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Where can I get the adapters to change out a R4 with a Sanden AC compressor. Any recommendations as to which Sanden I should buy?
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
I plan to use the Sanden with my stock factory 1970 AC. (The Serpentine kit I have for my 70 BB, is designed to mount a R4. I think a Sanden would be a better choice - weight, performance.)
Thanks
Although the 5 and 7 numbering system is outdated, I would use the larger displacement 7 series comparable compressor even though it too is not as large a displacement as the original a6.
Sandens have issues too. You may investigate Nippondenso as well.
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