Sanden conversion complete!
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Racer
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From: Van Wert Ohio
Sanden conversion complete!
I finished up the installation of the Hot Rod Air bracket and Sanden 508 compressor last week and took it in for evac and charge Thurs. Wow this is a COOOOL system literally. This thing will freeze you out and at the same time it's quiet and you can't feel the engine bog when you turn it on like the old R4 compressor. I would highly recommend this combo if you need a replacement compressor. I used the existing condensor and evap coils with custom made hoses.
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
Interesting, thanks for the input. I've almost had enough of screwing with mine, one more problem and it's going to be time for a change. I see that you used the same evaporator and condensor. I didn't know you could do that.
So you eliminated the VIR and all that stuff?
I just saw you have a 79 so maybe no VIR. ??
Bill
So you eliminated the VIR and all that stuff?
I just saw you have a 79 so maybe no VIR. ??
Bill
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
Originally Posted by flynhi
check out the supercool condenser from VintageAir. It dramatically improved the performance of my system
Vette79's comments interested me because he indicated he changed only the compressor and adapted the hoses.
Vette79.........is that true???
Bill
Last edited by TopGunn; Jul 12, 2006 at 07:10 AM.
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From: Orange Park Florida
Vette79's comments interested me because he indicated he changed only the compressor and adapted the hoses.
Vette79.........is that true???
Bill[/QUOTE]
I can't speak for '79 above, but that's what I did to my system some 11 years ago when going to '88 vette serpentine drive....at first I cobbled up a set of hoses, because in PC Maryland no one made up hoses, any non stock system was SAOL....in Florida here though, there are many custom a/c hose places so I had some crimped up....works fine, I did put in a C4 blower though....
GENE
Vette79.........is that true???
Bill[/QUOTE]
I can't speak for '79 above, but that's what I did to my system some 11 years ago when going to '88 vette serpentine drive....at first I cobbled up a set of hoses, because in PC Maryland no one made up hoses, any non stock system was SAOL....in Florida here though, there are many custom a/c hose places so I had some crimped up....works fine, I did put in a C4 blower though....
GENE
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From: Orange Park Florida
Originally Posted by TopGunn
Hi Gene,
Thanks for your coments. Since you have a 72 I'm guessing your system has a VIR under the right front fender?
Bill
Thanks for your coments. Since you have a 72 I'm guessing your system has a VIR under the right front fender?
Bill
I know there is a pipe available with a switch in it to cycle the compressor, that replaces those rare/hard to find POA valves.....and surely some changeout for the VIR system also....if not, may have to change the evaporator..
GENE
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
I changed to ND 6P (similiar to Sanden 508) awhile back. Comp., custom hoses & brackets to factory system. Note how the A/C lines go off to the side & then straight forward & back.
http://ganeys.home.sprynet.com/77ACs.JPG
Changing to Sanden 508 in the SS. Comp., custom hoses & brackets to factory system. R12 on both.
http://ganeys.home.sprynet.com/77ACs.JPG
Changing to Sanden 508 in the SS. Comp., custom hoses & brackets to factory system. R12 on both.
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Drifting
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From: Somers CT
OK, then from what I'm reading you both just changed from the old A6 large compressor to the Sanden or ND 6P compressors and had hoses made up so you were able to attach it to the existing system. POA valves either external or internal inside the VIR system along with everything else was left the same. You got a more efficient, smaller compressor.
Correct?
I just looked up some parts...73 - late 77 had the VIR so you both have a little different system than mine.
Bill
Correct?
I just looked up some parts...73 - late 77 had the VIR so you both have a little different system than mine.
Bill
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