i need some A/C compressor info for a swap

[Anonymous]

i am currently running that crappy old A/C compressor that runs off of 12 or whatever number it is freon, and i am wondering what is the best new compressor that is smaller and efficient that runs on 134? if anyone has any info, let me know

 

[addo]

I think it's the Sanden that's popular and reasonably priced.

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Virginia Classic Moosetongue has them for $430-$490 depending on application. Here's the online page: http://catalogs.google.com/catalogs?hl= ... atpage=149

Regards, Adam.

 

[Anonymous]

Sanden 508 IIRC.... they make all kinds of versions of the 508 for different manufactures which have different mounting positions and connections.

 

[rickwrench]

If you have a good underdash unit, and want everything else new, call one of the hot rod A/C shops. Every hot/street rod magazine has dozens of ads for the top companies. They are usually very reasonably priced and know how to modify old systems to work well.
When I upgraded everything on the Squire, it was about 600 bucks. New superflow condenser, sanden compressor, 134 hose kit, drier, triple safety switch, and a 134 compatible expansion valve. I did have to buy a few adapter fitting to hook up to the underdash unit. I made a sanden compressor to york mount adapter plate myself, but they are available as well.
A new sanden unit by itself runs around 200 US dollars.
Rick(wrench)

 

[LaGrasta]

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/
Jon has done right by me. His prices were the best I could find anywhere. Mention me and my 63 Falcon and see if he can tell you the exact model and price I have. I'm running R134.

 

[Anonymous]

Hey Custo, If your R-12 compressor is still working, try putting some Freeze 12 in it. This stuff is great! It mixes with whatever oil you are running in your unit and replaces R-12 freon. The reason I am so hiped about this is I was going to convert my Mavericks A/C to 134, after reserching on the internet and reading some A/C forums I heard about all the people who spent hundreds of dollars on A/C parts to upgrade their systems for 134 and either blowing up their compressors or just getting poor service from it, I stumbled upon this product, and luckily their was a shop here in Jonesboro that uses it. The owner said after two years of doing retro fits with it he never had a complaint. It seems that the hotter the temp is outside the colder it gets. I LOVE it..........no hoses or seals to change. All I did was blow my lines out, change my dryer since it sat so long uncharged, put 8oz. of ester oil in and 2 cans of Freeze 12......and now I'm chillin. I think Carqwest sells it also.