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Old Sep 23, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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I have the engine and all accessories from a '91 C4 now installed in my '77 C3. I would like to use the Denso A/C compressor that is on the L98 engine with my existing '77 A/C system. I have all of the '77 components except for the original compressor and some of the lines. I have installed a new condenser in front of the new aluminum radiator. Can anyone tell me what I need to do as far as lines, fittings, etc. to make the connections? And is the Denso compressor compatible with the original equipment?
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https://nostalgicac.com/compressors/...-fittings.html
They have adapters, I think most people use sanden compressors
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Old Sep 23, 2021 | 03:05 PM
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Thanks! They look like they have everything I need. The GM Denso compressor is very well rated in my book C3 Corvette How to Build and Modify, so I think I will stick with it. It mounts differently then do the Sanden also.
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