Any of you conversion guys running a/c?
TECH Apprentice
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 319
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From: NH
Re: Any of you conversion guys running a/c? All right. Got my new LS1 compressor installed. As I was taking my old one out, I realized that I had swapped the adapter fitting that mounts to the back of the compressor. So, that I piped the suction and discharge ports backwards!!!!! 
Well needless to say that is why it didnt' work. I put the newer compressor in anyway because it is a lot of work to get it out of my car. But, all is well that ends well. And I charged up my system and it blows ice-cold air. It was only 79 degrees yesterday so can't say how good it would be at 95. I didn't measure the outlet temps but my hand said it is damn cold. 
SO, swappers with a Vintage Air unit fear not. The LS1 compressor is good. Actually, some AC experts have told me that it is an optimum setup having a thermal expansion valve with a variable displacement pump. ALL in ALL, this was the only mistake I made with this swap, so I have to pat myself on the back. Summer is over and now it is time to start thinking about more power for my winter projects. 
Well needless to say that is why it didnt' work. I put the newer compressor in anyway because it is a lot of work to get it out of my car. But, all is well that ends well. And I charged up my system and it blows ice-cold air. It was only 79 degrees yesterday so can't say how good it would be at 95. I didn't measure the outlet temps but my hand said it is damn cold. SO, swappers with a Vintage Air unit fear not. The LS1 compressor is good. Actually, some AC experts have told me that it is an optimum setup having a thermal expansion valve with a variable displacement pump. ALL in ALL, this was the only mistake I made with this swap, so I have to pat myself on the back. Summer is over and now it is time to start thinking about more power for my winter projects. 
Staging Lane
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 65
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From: Poplar Bluff MO.
Re: Any of you conversion guys running a/c? I have just finished a 69 chevy truck with a 99 ls1 and vintage air works good ,and my 2002 6.0 in my 72 truck with the stock a/c system worked all summer ,I asume the2002 truck compresser is like a F-body compresser.
Re: Any of you conversion guys running a/c? I used the 2002 Camaro compressor that came with my engine and made custom hoses for my truck to hook it to the existing factory system.
