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Old Apr 25, 2024 | 08:46 PM
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Was wondering if it's possible to get to the ac expansion valve on the firewall by removing the supercharger instead of dropping down the front subframe.

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Old Apr 26, 2024 | 09:32 AM
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The subframe is being dropped to access the AC compressor and to remove the lines. If you are literally just removing the valve, you should be able to get to it without even removing the supercharger. The unknown is if there's enough play in the lines.
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On LT1, intake manifold must be removed to get at the expansion valve so must assume that SC removal will grant access.
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Old Jul 2, 2024 | 12:10 PM
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Thanks for your feedback. I really don't want to drop engine and subframe. It looks like if the supercharger is removed i may be able to reach with my skinny hands back there haha.
Compressor was replaced without dropping subframe.
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