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Old 02-11-2009, 07:20 PM
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Im putting a LS1 in a 72 what are my AC options?
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stock ls1 and notch the frame or a sanderson higher mount on with a convertion mounts.
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Originally Posted by jfg455
stock ls1 and notch the frame or a sanderson higher mount on with a convertion mounts.
What about all the other parts? The compressor part Im not worried about, its everything else. The car has factory AC but it doesnt work. I called Vintage Air but they dont have a kit for a TA only a camaro. I was told its a pain to use a new compressor with all the all AC parts in the car.

I already have the motor in with headers.
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I have a 79 TA I will be doing some thing like this to. What I would do is smooth the fire wall use all the new parts that come with the new motor.Check on year one web site look at the bandit set up http://www.yearone.com/serverfiles/f...2.asp?cat=4,or go to,
http://www.detroitspeed.com/
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I have a 78 ta with factory a/c and used the original system. I used a sanden compressor wit a Kwik performance bracket.I used a replacement acumulator (dryer)that was for r134.
Installed a new type pressure switch and a variable orfice tube.I used over the evaporator core (had it tested for leaks). I bought a New condenser and made my own lines.Pretty much bought everything on E bay and also used www.nostalgicairparts.com.
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Originally Posted by mrtywalsh
I have a 78 ta with factory a/c and used the original system. I used a sanden compressor wit a Kwik performance bracket.I used a replacement acumulator (dryer)that was for r134.
Installed a new type pressure switch and a variable orfice tube.I used over the evaporator core (had it tested for leaks). I bought a New condenser and made my own lines.Pretty much bought everything on E bay and also used www.nostalgicairparts.com.
Thanks thats what I was looking for.

Did you use your factory gauges by chance?
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Yes I did ,worked great.




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