A/C experts, please chime in.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
A/C experts, please chime in.
Part of my restoration in my '71 is to update the A/C to a more modern system, so I got a new Sanden 508 compressor and a parallel flow condenser, the rest is all stock (except the upgraded POA valve). A friend told me that it would be better to install a VIR eliminator to the system since I have a new compressor that should work fine with a CCOT (cycling clutch orifice tube) system. I really liked that idea, but I dont know if my stock evaporator will accept the fittings of that kit, do you think its worth trying?? .. I'll be happy to spend $150 if I will have a better A/C.
Instructor
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On my 73, I used the Sanden. I did away with the VIR system by changing the evaporater and dryer to a 79 model. every thing bolted
up. I have been running it for 3 years in S. Florida, 50,000 miles with no
problems, it works great.
Dennis
up. I have been running it for 3 years in S. Florida, 50,000 miles with no
problems, it works great.
Dennis
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Team Owner
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While on my '72 with the expansion/POA valve he already has, same setup, I have the import compressor off a '88 serp setup, and running with the stock components and 134...works fine, and I don't have that irritating on/off crap from the compressor all the time clicking in and out....just seems better to me....
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
you mean you used the stock '79 components?? .. whats the setup used on '79??
Racer
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I've been doing some research.
This is with regard to converting a '73 a/c car to modern a/c:
you need a #4709 Sanden Compressor ($200)
compressor brackets from alangrovecomponents.com ($90)
a '79 evaporator ($250-300) - bolts right in
orifice tube for the evaporator ($2.00)
use factory condenser
Custom Hoses from an a/c shop ($?) - haven't done that yet
Uses no "expansion valve"
comments?
This is with regard to converting a '73 a/c car to modern a/c:
you need a #4709 Sanden Compressor ($200)
compressor brackets from alangrovecomponents.com ($90)
a '79 evaporator ($250-300) - bolts right in
orifice tube for the evaporator ($2.00)
use factory condenser
Custom Hoses from an a/c shop ($?) - haven't done that yet
Uses no "expansion valve"
comments?
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
Maybe 73383 could clarify. ?????????
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Drifting
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If no one else chimes in you could also pm forum member Brandywine. He has an 82 which is a little different to start with but I believe he converted his system using the Sanden unit.
Pro
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I did the same conversion on my '73 as mentioned above. I paid less for all the parts except the AlanGrove brackets. Compressor off Ebay and evaporator from Arizona A/C ordered on line. Mine still does not cool as well as I would like. Did you guys stay R12 or go R134 as I did. Also had my hoses made and system charged at a local shop, cost close to $400 for that.
When I look back at what I spent and compare to a Vintage Air setup I wonder if I would not have better off with that.
Also if you have POA I don't think you have the VIR setup.
When I look back at what I spent and compare to a Vintage Air setup I wonder if I would not have better off with that.
Also if you have POA I don't think you have the VIR setup.
Last edited by chvet73; Jan 17, 2009 at 12:12 AM.