1973 or 1971 Air Conditioning
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1973 or 1971 Air Conditioning
I am rebuilding my 1973, body off. I have access to the original 1973 A/C VIR system or a complete system from a 1971. The 1973 system requires a little more effort to refurbish from an overall condition standpoint, but in reading up on the VIR system and alot of the negatives it may be better to use the 1971 components. This will not be a judged car. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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I am rebuilding my 1973, body off. I have access to the original 1973 A/C VIR system or a complete system from a 1971. The 1973 system requires a little more effort to refurbish from an overall condition standpoint, but in reading up on the VIR system and alot of the negatives it may be better to use the 1971 components. This will not be a judged car. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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Last edited by Willcox Corvette; Apr 14, 2017 at 11:18 AM.
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Do not put the 73 stuff back in. The VIR valves fail often. I change my system out completely with new tech stuff.
Parrell flow condicer and a Saden compressor and hoses. I used a 78 evaporator and drier.
Parrell flow condicer and a Saden compressor and hoses. I used a 78 evaporator and drier.
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