Add AC?
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi jm1,
Take a look at the thread by GD70 about adding a/c to the car he sold recently. (Search his recent threads.)
Lots of pictures!
And.... a TREMENDOUS amount of work.
Regards
Alan
Take a look at the thread by GD70 about adding a/c to the car he sold recently. (Search his recent threads.)
Lots of pictures!
And.... a TREMENDOUS amount of work.
Regards
Alan
Burning Brakes
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From: San Jose CA
Racer
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From: Eaton Ohio
This could get you started with the Stock install
I listed it in the F/S section
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...em-1975-a.html
I listed it in the F/S section
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...em-1975-a.html
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Instructor
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From: Fort Smith AR
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The main thing 75-76 factory air needs is a smaller lighter compressor instead of the heavy A6.
I replaced the R4 compressor with a ND 6P (8.2 C.I. & similiar to Sanden 508 used in Vintage Air) which uses less HP & works great. Compressor, custom brackets & hoses to stock A/C system.
Factory air has both fresh & recirculate.
I replaced the R4 compressor with a ND 6P (8.2 C.I. & similiar to Sanden 508 used in Vintage Air) which uses less HP & works great. Compressor, custom brackets & hoses to stock A/C system.
Factory air has both fresh & recirculate.
Burning Brakes
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From: Concord Calif
Racer
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There are two systems in 1976. the long compresser for early and then the small unit for late. Now with that being said you still require a A/C unit.
Either go with a scrapped car with all of the plenums, hoses, console, evaporator, Receiver drier, A/C box, condensor, compressor and brackets for overhaul or an after market supplier.
Either go with a scrapped car with all of the plenums, hoses, console, evaporator, Receiver drier, A/C box, condensor, compressor and brackets for overhaul or an after market supplier.
