1st Gen AC with LS1

[68LSS1]

I was told by Vintage Air via email over a year and a half ago that they were developing a a/c compressor to fit the stock LS1 a/c compressor location. I have talked with Classic Auto Air and not only do they tell you that you can use the LS1 compressor, they will warranty their kit with the use of one. These guys are very knowledgeable and have a outstanding reputation. They will piece/part a kit together also if you want something other than the stock vents and controls.



VenturaII- does the manifold clear the frame? If it does you should be able to take it somewhere lines are made and they can cut just aft of the manifold and fabricate the lines at what ever angle is necessary to clear the frame.

[censo69]

Correct me if im wrong but didnt the LS1 debut in 1997 for the corvette and 1998 for the camaro? If so is true then according to the AC-Delco parts lookup the compressors on LS1 powered camaros and corvettes differ but the pictures look identical so im assuming the difference is in the mounting bracket and maybe discharge or suction lime orientation. Can anybody confirm that? Also after scouring the internet and my resources at Denso the compressor looks nothing like any of the Sanden models they have seen before or on Sanden's website. However, the compressors are quite similar to the Delphi V5 compressor. If the is so the V5 is an internaly controled variable compressor designed for an accumulator style HVAC. Isn't the Vintage air unit a accumulator/orifice tube based system? Or is it a TXV system?

[patriot68]

im going with hotrod air..they have an adapter for the ls1 compressor..complete kit runs about 750.00.
hotrodair.com
scott

[VenturaII]

Well, I connected a 90 deg. aeroquip fitting directly to the Sanden 508 compressor I got from S&P. This 90 deg fitting has a large arc to it. Summit has a picture of the fitting in their catalog. I think I could have used S&P's rear exit outlet housing and rear exit a/c fittings and made it fit without the notch. Although the fittings would have been very close to hitting the S&P motor plates/mounts.

[censo69]

Im sorry I must of missed somthing here. Who is S&P? And they shipped you a sanden compressor ? Or are they saying its a sanden compressor on the LS1? Sorry just a little confused.

[scogin918]

im going with hotrod air..they have an adapter for the ls1 compressor..complete kit runs about 750.00.
hotrodair.com
scott

Same here. That adapter will save me from having to buy a complete kit. i like their website. It provides good information.