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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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I read several posts on here about upgrading to the C4 blower motor on our C3's. I am rebuilding the factory AC/heater box on my '77 and would like to upgrade. Can anyone give the specific year C4 or even part number? I've also read that a spacer is needed? Any info on this either? TIA...
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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I am working on my 77 also and would like to know
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 01:51 PM
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You do not need the C4 blower motor; you want the squirrel cage fan. It's about 1/2" longer than the C3 fan and more efficient. Moves more air.

You will need a spacer under the blower motor to compensate for the additioinal length of the C4 fan.

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There was a pretty lengthy thread here a couple of years ago which provided how to's on completing the job. I believe Durango Boy did much of the work but I don't know if he's still active here or not. Do a search and perhaps you'll find it.
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Just a thought, but you might want to line the box with hush mat or reflitix. This will help keep heat off of the condenser from the exhaust manifold.
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Thanks for the feedback. For anyone interested, here's the link to the aforementioned post - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...r-install.html

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