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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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Default 1973 Big Block 454 A/C Compressor - "HELP'

I have a 1973 vette big block 454 with A/C --- I want to find the original compressor and date code for that year. The car is a 20 June 1973 build. I understand that for 1973 there were (2) kind of A/C Compressor's made. One was the "Superheat" type compressor with original GM part #2724178, however I think this one may have been discontinued and the other one is a "Metric" compressor with original GM part #12300276. Can anyone tell me for sure which one I need and how can you tell the difference between the two types. I know all of the A/C Compressor's were date coded and I know what date code to look for but I need to know which compressor I need. please HELP if you know for sure. You can email me direct with your answer at: bht@ak.net ---- Thank You, Tony
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Hey Tony. You need to post this question in the C3 Tech section.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3

This section is for Forum technical help, like "how do I post pictures"
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