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Old May 16, 2018 | 09:44 PM
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Considering what I want to do to upgrade my 69 427 Vette. I am thinking either adding vintage AC (non original AC car) or factory style side exhaust.

I love the look of the factory style side exhaust but I am aware I will need to replace the rear panel with a filler panel and match the paint. Not a small inexpensive job. Thinking around $4,500 all in?

Vintage AC would be really nice in the southeast Texas heat. Thinking around $5,000 installed?

Both similarly priced upgrades. What say you?
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Old May 16, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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Texas heat. Easy choice. Install A/C. Make sure the cooling system is up to the task of keeping the engine from running hot especially at idle and slow moving traffic.
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Old May 16, 2018 | 11:54 PM
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Go with the AC first
I just bought from Original Air I think it was $500 kit and the condenser $290

I installed the compressor but I am having an issue with the hose that connected to it. Hopefully all get it done this week.

https://originalair.com/1977-78-corv...de-kit-stage-1

https://originalair.com/73-82-corvet...-parallel-flow
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