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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 04:12 PM
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Looking for a recommendation for a front runner ac system for my 72 corvette. Presently looking at the CVF black onyx and the vintage air system. Does one fit better than the other in this application? Thanks for the feedback
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I put one of the GM serpentine kits in my '73. Got it from Summit Racing. It was a bit of a chore to make a Sanden AC compressor work with the kit but I managed to get it done. I also purchased a different alternator as the one supplied with the kit had to be clocked to keep the hot stud from contacting the valve cover. The new alternator had a side mounted stud which kept me from having to clock it and allowed all of the support brackets to be used. I'm happy with the system but if I had to do it again, I would take a hard look at Holley's system. See post #3 in this thread: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...sion-kits.html

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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 09:24 PM
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I love my Vintage Air Front Runner. It was easy to install and works great.
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I have the serpentine system from a 1990 Camaro. Works well. Cheap.
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I'm currently installing the Vintage Air system so I'm removing the old AC compressor (in photo) and installing the Sanden with their bracket. I'll post a pic when installed
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Annnndddd THIS is the Holley frontrunner system we installed on a customers car. Expensive but includes everything AC ALT PS etc, and everything attaches to the water pump.
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