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Aug 7, 2006 | 08:44 PM

crafty888

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AC Hoses Help

Im putting a Magnacharged LS2 into and Ultima GTR
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ght=ultima+ls2

I am using a GTO AC compressor. The hoses connect to the compressor with a manifold with a bolt through the center. The hoses are connected to the manifold.

I need to get my hands onto one of those manifolds with the hoses so I can splice the hoses into the Ultima system.

There's photos of the compressor below and the parts diagram from a Holden.

Unfortunately I am in Hong Kong and Im limited by finding this online or on the phone. Ive tried Ebay in OZ and USA and cant find one. I've tried a few wreckers in OZ but cant find one there either.

I'm thinking that this part may be similar to a Camaro or a Vette. It doesnt matter what shape or condition the hoses are in - I just need the manifold end and a couple of inches of hose in tact.

Does anyone have one?

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Aug 7, 2006 | 09:02 PM

John McGraw

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Try Vintage Air, I believe that they have this block that converts this compressor to standard AN fittings.

Regards, John McGraw

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:05 PM

shr00m-dew

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This is for the F-body compressor, if the GTO is different I'm sure they'll have one like it:

http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=377

Kevin D.

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:20 PM

elcamino

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Adaptor Plate

R Jays in MO carries two different plates one for offset ports and one for inline ports. Not sure about what fittings they convert to but 39.95. And on the internet

Aug 7, 2006 | 09:27 PM

crafty888

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You guys rock!!!

Ive spent 2 farquing days screwing around with wreckers and ebay.... 20 mins after posting I have the answer!!

Thanks guys

GC

Aug 8, 2006 | 12:58 AM

bczee

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How about just going to a A/C or Tubing shop.. I know they carry or can order many different manifolds and fittings. I almost had to order one for my F-body Compressor. It has the hose fitting that are 90 Deg and rotate (360 Deg) and will seat as you tighten the manifold down. I think it was about $25, but as it turned out, I didn't need it. But the tubing shop that I use has catalogs of fittings and manifolds.

You don't need to scavage the junk yards and then try to modify one, Hope that helps.

Aug 8, 2006 | 07:45 AM

elcamino

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Thanks for the thought about an A/C shop. I need a plate that has the fittings both coming out of the top to avoid clearance problems. That will work bettter than the plate I was going to order (will save the extra length the fittings would have added. You still have the plate you didn't use?