C3 air conditioning performance
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C3 air conditioning performance
I have had a few newer corvettes but am currently looking for a chrome bumper C3. I’ve seen a few that I’m interested in but they do not have AC. I live in SC, it’s HOT in the summer. My question is, are the AC systems in these older cars that good? If the systems totally suck that might open up my options.
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The AC Systems in these cars properly maintained actually work pretty good. Maybe not quite a modern car. But pretty good. The blower motors are probably the weak link in that they don't exactly blow a hurricane. A lot of us upgrade the blower motor to a C4 unit (with a spacer) And that seems to help.
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I have had a few newer corvettes but am currently looking for a chrome bumper C3. I’ve seen a few that I’m interested in but they do not have AC. I live in SC, it’s HOT in the summer. My question is, are the AC systems in these older cars that good? If the systems totally suck that might open up my options.
If you have a nice one for sale shoot it my way!
If you have a nice one for sale shoot it my way!
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The A/C in my 72 coupe worked pretty good when I purchased it last summer. After a winter of cleaning evaporator, installing foam collar over tranny, newer blower with bigger ground, heater core cut off, and insulation to interior I am very happy with it. I would not want to have a C3 that didnt have A/C the way I use mine.
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For a C-3 built without AC, you have the option of adding an aftermarket system. Most use Vintage Air. When correctly installed, they work more efficiently than a factory system. Do a search on this forum for additional information. You can also go to the VA site and download the installation instructions to see if it's something you wish to tackle. Jerry
