LS1 AC Question!!!
LS1 AC Question!!! Alright putting together everything i need for my ls1 swap. Got the motor/trans and some other odds and ends. But i have a question about the ac(i have searched), i will be using the stock ac from my 2001 ls1 motor i bought and i'm wondering what i have to do to get it hooked up. My car is already converted to 134a if that makes a difference, i'm just wondering if i have to modify the lines or what.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
Justin
P.S. - i'm using a tubular k-member.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
Justin
P.S. - i'm using a tubular k-member.
Originally Posted by 5.0Camaro`
Alright putting together everything i need for my ls1 swap. Got the motor/trans and some other odds and ends. But i have a question about the ac(i have searched), i will be using the stock ac from my 2001 ls1 motor i bought and i'm wondering what i have to do to get it hooked up. My car is already converted to 134a if that makes a difference, i'm just wondering if i have to modify the lines or what.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
Justin
P.S. - i'm using a tubular k-member.
Any help would be greatly apreciated.
Justin
P.S. - i'm using a tubular k-member.
Originally Posted by CharlieLed
Bolt the lines up to the compressor, pump the air out of the system, and charge it up....you're good to go!
So theres no modification to get the lines to work, thanks a lot thats great.
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the connectors on the lines do not fit up with the stock third gen parts like they said on the other board. I guess you would have to convert it like they were saying but I dont know how you would go about doing it. I tried to bend the stock third gen AC lines but one cracked unfortunatly before I could get it close enough. I would like to see some ideas on how to get this to work...
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Originally Posted by 92CamaroReallySlow
the connectors on the lines do not fit up with the stock third gen parts like they said on the other board. I guess you would have to convert it like they were saying but I dont know how you would go about doing it. I tried to bend the stock third gen AC lines but one cracked unfortunatly before I could get it close enough. I would like to see some ideas on how to get this to work...
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The entire job shouldn't cost more than 200 bucks, including vacuuming the system down. Best way to go will be to install everything, then drive the car to the shop to have the work done. If you install your own parts, except the line, make sure the dryer stays capped off till the end. While your system is discharged this would be a good time to replace all the seals, they are pennies apiece at the parts store. Just make sure you get R134 compatible seals.
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Hmm seems like a reasonable investment...I am probably going to just leave the AC belt off till it starts to warm up and save up some money to get this done. I find something new I gotta spend money on everyday.
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If you can't find a shop in your area, give the guys at Hot Rod Air a call. They make an adapter that bolts to your compressor that allows you to use #10 and #12 AN fittings which they have in various configurations. I got them for my hot rod project and they make up nice A/C hoses. They will even be able to crimp them once you get them cut and "clocked". Just another alternative to consider.
Yea doesn't sound like a bad idea either, thanks a lot. Just trying to get all my options right now then i'll make a decision. BTW where is this place located see your in simi vally, i'm from rancho cucamunga, i just play hockey out here in MI.
Justin
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