putting a/c back on
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putting a/c back on
well like some or most when we get the car and the a/c doesn't wortrk it gets tossed. now I want to put it all back on. seeing as it is going to be an expensive endeavor I was looking thru ebay. especially since I removed everything. came across this kit and was wondering if anyone had tried it or what your thoughts on it are.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/89-92-CAMARO-Hi-Po-A-C-System-Upgrade-Kit-w-Evaporator-AC-Air-Conditioning-IROC-/400416571239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1992%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item5d3aafff67&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/89-92-CAMARO-Hi-Po-A-C-System-Upgrade-Kit-w-Evaporator-AC-Air-Conditioning-IROC-/400416571239?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1992%7CModel%3ACamaro&hash=item5d3aafff67&vxp=mtr
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Re: putting a/c back on
well like some or most when we get the car and the a/c doesn't wortrk it gets tossed. now I want to put it all back on. seeing as it is going to be an expensive endeavor I was looking thru ebay. especially since I removed everything. came across this kit and was wondering if anyone had tried it or what your thoughts on it are.
89 92 Camaro Hi Po A C System Upgrade Kit w Evaporator AC Air Conditioning IROC | eBay
89 92 Camaro Hi Po A C System Upgrade Kit w Evaporator AC Air Conditioning IROC | eBay
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Re: putting a/c back on
the kit does come with pretty good instructions.link in the ad.
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Re: putting a/c back on
The mount & drive is pretty simple really; the kit probably comes with brackets that will work, if not, piece o cake to make something up.
I used to work at a place that sold aftermarket AC systems back in the early 70s. We used York compressors, and had M&Ds for virtually EVERY brand of motor in every chassis it came in. You'd be amazed at how simple it really is to get an AC to work, gotta be the simplest system in a car with the possible exception of the electrical system. Even simpler than the cooling system.
Looks like kind of alot of money, but that's the granddaddy of all AC "kit" companies, so I'd be inclined to suspect it's pretty thoroughly engineered. Sometimes a headache-free install is worth some extra jack.
I used to work at a place that sold aftermarket AC systems back in the early 70s. We used York compressors, and had M&Ds for virtually EVERY brand of motor in every chassis it came in. You'd be amazed at how simple it really is to get an AC to work, gotta be the simplest system in a car with the possible exception of the electrical system. Even simpler than the cooling system.
Looks like kind of alot of money, but that's the granddaddy of all AC "kit" companies, so I'd be inclined to suspect it's pretty thoroughly engineered. Sometimes a headache-free install is worth some extra jack.
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Re: putting a/c back on
darnit never noticed installation instructions till yall pointed them out. the two brackets that are on the kit adapt it to our serpentine bracket. the rest seems perty simple. from what I read the compressors are pretty good ones. money is coming in so I am thinking I will buy this kit. if I do I will post up the full installation. still will need to buy the evap box and blower motor. and also all the switches. should be about $1000 when all done. perty expensive but if it all works and lasts it will be well worth it.
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Re: putting a/c back on
I saw that as well when trying to search for all the parts I need to reinstall A/C on my car. One issue I think I would have with it is I have tall valve covers that are already a close enough fit with the stock compressor. I would imagine the compressor that comes in the kit would hit my valve covers...between that and the fact it is a $750 kit kind've steered me away.
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Re: putting a/c back on
Hey man i just ripped all of my AC System out. Kept Pressure just was low on freon and i never used it. If your interested i can post pictures tomorrow? PM me! FYI AC Heater box is damaged. everything else is good!! This came off a 88 Firebird TBI
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