AC Condenser Bracket Problem / March Serpentine Setup?
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3rd Gear
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From: Moorpark CA
AC Condenser Bracket Problem / March Serpentine Setup?
Just like most of you folks in the forum, seems like I've been working a long time trying to get my C3 ('75) back on the road. What started out as an "engine replacement" project is now almost three years on-going restoration/modification project which I'm working with a local shop in town after I initially entrusted it with Corvette Mike's in Tustin, CA (I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone... but that's another issue).
Anyhow, the mechanic I'm working with right now forgot to mention that with the Hedman headers that I just had installed at a local muffler shop, the AC compressor bracket that used to bolt on to the original exhaust manifold, no longer works. (He pulled out the AC components initially to make it easier for the muffler shop). I went ahead and bought replacement chrome compressor and corresponding hose from Mid America. Does anyone know of customized replacement brackets? I'm sure someone in this forum have had this situation already. Any suggestion for a fabricated replacement bracket?
I've been heavily doing modifications (for performance and looks) and am seriously thinking of a "serpentine" setup that I hope would take care of this problem at the same time. (Maybe March Performance setup). Any feedback on this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bitoy
Anyhow, the mechanic I'm working with right now forgot to mention that with the Hedman headers that I just had installed at a local muffler shop, the AC compressor bracket that used to bolt on to the original exhaust manifold, no longer works. (He pulled out the AC components initially to make it easier for the muffler shop). I went ahead and bought replacement chrome compressor and corresponding hose from Mid America. Does anyone know of customized replacement brackets? I'm sure someone in this forum have had this situation already. Any suggestion for a fabricated replacement bracket?
I've been heavily doing modifications (for performance and looks) and am seriously thinking of a "serpentine" setup that I hope would take care of this problem at the same time. (Maybe March Performance setup). Any feedback on this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bitoy
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
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From: Inlet Beach, FL
Re: AC Condenser Bracket Problem / March Serpentine Setup? (Bitoy)
Bitoy,
I'm going to be doing the same in the next couple of months. I found a bracket for the A/C in the JEGs catalog. I'ts made by Hooker Headers and is for an A/C comp on the passenger side. Part number as follows: Hooker Headers part# 520-10926 $24.99. I don't know if this bracket is made for the A6 A/C comp, but it's the only one I could find. They also have alternator brackets for use with headers. I don't think they are chromed.
Let me know what you come up with and if it works. Hope this helps. :flag
I'm going to be doing the same in the next couple of months. I found a bracket for the A/C in the JEGs catalog. I'ts made by Hooker Headers and is for an A/C comp on the passenger side. Part number as follows: Hooker Headers part# 520-10926 $24.99. I don't know if this bracket is made for the A6 A/C comp, but it's the only one I could find. They also have alternator brackets for use with headers. I don't think they are chromed.
Let me know what you come up with and if it works. Hope this helps. :flag
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: Austin TX
Re: AC Condenser Bracket Problem / March Serpentine Setup? (Bitoy)
March serp conversions are easy, beautiful and expensive. Their machined brackets are works of art.
If your car is a show car or a keeper, go for the March serp.....
If your car is a show car or a keeper, go for the March serp.....
