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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Aug 2007
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      really small AC compressor

      anyone know what the smallest AC compressor i can find is? id like to do a low mount in my duster, down where the fuel pump used to be.
      ive looked at all the sanden coversion kits, but they all mount them at the top center of the engine.

      this is a small block 70 k-frame car.

      id also prefer it to be a factory compressor off of something, so that way i can find replacements down the road. ill fab my own brackets, hoses, etc for this.

      thanks for any help

      Michael

      Michael Crawford

      1970 plymouth Duster back under construction:
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    2. #2
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      Dec 2006
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      look at the sanden compressor that is used on the vintage air front runner system. Catalog page 57, Sanden SD7 compressor, http://www.vintageair.com/catalog.asp Some factory compressors are variable displacement and are not recommended with some aftermarker AC systems. Check on that before purchasing the system/compressor and make sure they will work with each other.
      Guy S.

      68 Camaro LS1, T56, Forgeline WC3
      69 El Camino BBC 4spd A/C Cruise SOLD
      2012 Dodge Crewcab Diesel 4x4

    3. #3
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      I was always suprised how short the A/C compressors off 80's Chevy Monte Carlo's are:


      http://www.popularhotrodding.com/hot...nte_carlo.html
      Andreas
      President First Gen Monte Carlo Club
      www.fgmcc.com

    4. #4
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      Aug 2005
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      That is a GM R4 compressor. They were in a trillion applications in various forms
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    5. #5
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      hmm....
      ill have to measure the one on my truck. its very similar. i didnt even think about those compressors to be honest. what years had v-belts?
      Michael Crawford

      1970 plymouth Duster back under construction:
      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...uring-makeover

      1987 GMC S15 https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ct-drivabeater

    6. #6
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      probably anything around & before 1987. Try pre-87 3rd gens.
      Scott from NJ.

      Vent Windows Forever! ...

      Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold
      I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors

    7. #7
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      Nov 2010
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      orlando fl
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      i need a new compressor in my 77 TA and was thinking of puting a newer more mordern one in there....would one from a newer car like this one work? and would it work better...i want to fabricate something or do something to make my air ice cold....i live in orlando and cant go anywhere without AC.....




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