A/C Swap Parts

[Clarmo]

Hey guys,
I'm looking for some advice here. I'm about to swap the 229ci V6 engine out of my Taxi with a L31 Vortec.
I've put a new GM serpentine system on the new engine with a later model AC compressor mounted on the passenger side.
Looking for Swap Parts for the condenser, pressure and return lines, accumulator and while I'm at it to make everything new I'll change the evaporator.
I have the means of making my own lines too but if there was something I could order (from another application) and bolt on would be better.

Thanks,
Jamie

 

[Clarmo]

From this...

To this...

For this...

 

[565bbchevy]

I put a 355 SBC in my 86'Regal and replaced all of the ac parts with new ones for a 86' Olds 307 but even though I could have made the factory compressor hoses work I decided to just make my own instead.

 

[Texas82GP]

Hey guys,
I'm looking for some advice here. I'm about to swap the 229ci V6 engine out of my Taxi with a L31 Vortec.
I've put a new GM serpentine system on the new engine with a later model AC compressor mounted on the passenger side.
Looking for Swap Parts for the condenser, pressure and return lines, accumulator and while I'm at it to make everything new I'll change the evaporator.
I have the means of making my own lines too but if there was something I could order (from another application) and bolt on would be better.

Thanks,
Jamie

I am using the same front accessory drive as you. I'm going to use a Cutlass 307 condenser and hose assembly. I've read on here several times that the 3rd gen F body condenser and hose assembly also work well. An upside to the F body hose assembly over the 307 Cutlass piece is that it doesn't have the big muffler on it so it would be a bit cleaner.

 

[Clarmo]

Nice! that looks like it should work.
Why did you make your own lines? Was it to get rid of the "accumulator looking" thing off the compressor lines?

 

[565bbchevy]

Nice! that looks like it should work.
Why did you make your own lines? Was it to get rid of the "accumulator looking" thing off the compressor lines?

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My first hose from 4 seasons like above was defective and would not make the bend required without kinking, 4 Seasons eventually sent a me a new one that would work but I had already made my own hoses since I already had everything here for my Monte's ac set up I just had to order the adapter for the back of the compressor.

 

[Clarmo]

I am using the same front accessory drive as you. I'm going to use a Cutlass 307 condenser and hose assembly. I've read on here several times that the 3rd gen F body condenser and hose assembly also work well. An upside to the F body hose assembly over the 307 Cutlass piece is that it doesn't have the big muffler on it so it would be a bit cleaner.

Agreed... F body hoses are cleaner looking and cheaper. And you say that's a muffler on the Olds line?

 

[Texas82GP]

Agreed... F body hoses are cleaner looking and cheaper. And you say that's a muffler on the Olds line?

My understanding has always been that the silver "can" on the hose assembly is a muffler. Maybe it's noteworthy that an Olds had one but a Chevy didn't? I don't know. I went with Olds hose since it's a G body part. I thought maybe it would fit better.

 

[xylorex]

i used the F-Body hoses and the 4 Seasons # 33705 drier. it has a swivel top which i found pretty helpful.

 

[Clarmo]

i used the F-Body hoses and the 4 Seasons # 33705 drier. it has a swivel top which i found pretty helpful.

Did you use an Olds or F body condenser?
Will F body hose work on the Olds condenser?