A/C with the LS1?
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Teching In
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From: Murray, Utah
A/C with the LS1? Would I have any problems getting my air conditioning to work when I do the LS1 swap in my '82 corvette? Is there enough room under the hood for the A/C components? Thanks for any help you can give
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From: NH
Originally Posted by cal99
vintage air makes an adapter for GM compressors. does anyone know if this will work?? I really don't want to replace my almost new GM compressor.
Thanks,
Colin
Thanks,
Colin
Yes, that will work. I used it on my compressor. They sell it for like $18.00. I also used the Vintage Air compac gen II system with the LS1 compressor.
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Do you have a part# for that bracket that VA sells-cause I just got off the phone w/Paul and he says the LS1 compressor wouldn't work with there systems and also the LT1 compressors.He says a factory compressor can be used-but not one from an LS1 or LT1 because there both variable.
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From: NH
Originally Posted by 57 Bel-air Vette
Do you have a part# for that bracket that VA sells-cause I just got off the phone w/Paul and he says the LS1 compressor wouldn't work with there systems and also the LT1 compressors.He says a factory compressor can be used-but not one from an LS1 or LT1 because there both variable.
I have been through this too many times. Have a look at the most recent thread on this subject.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/127429-air-conditioner-compressor-compatibility.html
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They may work but maybe there's a reason VA won't say it'll work. Maybe it works but not to it's fullest potential... Maybe they don't want to assume responsibility and they haven't fully tested compatability or maybe they want to sell their own compressors.
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From: NH
Originally Posted by 57 Bel-air Vette
WHAT I am asking for is your Vintage Air part# that will make the factory LS1 compressor work with the VA set-up.
("He says a factory compressor can be used-but not one from an LS1 or LT1 because there both variable. ")
As for a bracket, to what do you refer? I used the factory F-body LS1 bracketry to mount the compressor. I bought an adapter to change the LS1 ports from that GM oring to #8 and #10 threaded ports.
Launching!
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From: Down along the strand in NJ
SALES @ VINTAGE AIR [sales@vintageair.com]
"The stock compressor on the LS1 will not work with our system. We have a kit to convert the OE system to use a Sanden compressor."
-----Original Message-----
From: Zillger, Peter R. (US SSA) [mailto:peter.zillger@baesystems.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:53 AM
To: sales@vintageair.com
Subject: '67 Chevy II
I am installing a ’99 Camaro LS1 / T56 engine / trans into my ’67 Chevy II, can I use the existing compressor, as it fits in nicely, or will I need to use your’s? If so will it fit into the stock( near motor mount) location?
Thank you
"The stock compressor on the LS1 will not work with our system. We have a kit to convert the OE system to use a Sanden compressor."
-----Original Message-----
From: Zillger, Peter R. (US SSA) [mailto:peter.zillger@baesystems.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:53 AM
To: sales@vintageair.com
Subject: '67 Chevy II
I am installing a ’99 Camaro LS1 / T56 engine / trans into my ’67 Chevy II, can I use the existing compressor, as it fits in nicely, or will I need to use your’s? If so will it fit into the stock( near motor mount) location?
Thank you
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From: NH
Originally Posted by 67pete
SALES @ VINTAGE AIR [sales@vintageair.com]
"The stock compressor on the LS1 will not work with our system. We have a kit to convert the OE system to use a Sanden compressor."
-----Original Message-----
From: Zillger, Peter R. (US SSA) [mailto:peter.zillger@baesystems.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:53 AM
To: sales@vintageair.com
Subject: '67 Chevy II
I am installing a ’99 Camaro LS1 / T56 engine / trans into my ’67 Chevy II, can I use the existing compressor, as it fits in nicely, or will I need to use your’s? If so will it fit into the stock( near motor mount) location?
Thank you
"The stock compressor on the LS1 will not work with our system. We have a kit to convert the OE system to use a Sanden compressor."
-----Original Message-----
From: Zillger, Peter R. (US SSA) [mailto:peter.zillger@baesystems.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 5:53 AM
To: sales@vintageair.com
Subject: '67 Chevy II
I am installing a ’99 Camaro LS1 / T56 engine / trans into my ’67 Chevy II, can I use the existing compressor, as it fits in nicely, or will I need to use your’s? If so will it fit into the stock( near motor mount) location?
Thank you
I personally don't care what VA says. Because I too asked them the question over a year ago and got the same reply. The proof is under the hood of my Camaro. And it says IT WORKS. 
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From: NH
Originally Posted by 57 Bel-air Vette
67ls1camaro, I plan on trying it also when I get to that point because I rather use all GM components and pulleys.PLEASE let us know if you run into any problems down the road.
Will do
One summer already behind me.
LS1 Compressor and Double Pulley Bracket Available... For Sale...If you have the need. They are off a late model LS1 with 3,000 miles on them. Make me a fair offer. E-mail me at EWHeinrich@aol.com Thanks, Gar
