So how hard is it to add A/C back in the car?
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I'm guessing you had the long A3 axial compressor. Which type would you go back to?
I dumped my A3 for an R4 rotary. The axial compressor is power robber. As soon as you turn that sucker on, it's like applying your brakes. The R4 isn't quite as bad as far as parasitic power loss. All A/C compressors rob power, let's face it.
I can't tell if there is still a condenser present. If you go with new components, you might as well replace the condenser as well.
I dumped my A3 for an R4 rotary. The axial compressor is power robber. As soon as you turn that sucker on, it's like applying your brakes. The R4 isn't quite as bad as far as parasitic power loss. All A/C compressors rob power, let's face it.
I can't tell if there is still a condenser present. If you go with new components, you might as well replace the condenser as well.
There is an '86 4 door cutlass at the picknpull at loop 12 and I30 in grand prairie. It might have the missing lines for cheap.
I cant see inside it but the outside of it looks like goop lol. I have no idea what it is. Im assuming its been apart before and they tried to reseal it.
To be honest i dont know the difference between the two. From what you are saying it sounds like the R4 is the way to go. I would assume the condenser is there since the lines are made onto the condenser i thought.
There is a 1980 Buick Century at the Ft Worth Picknpull on Elliot reeder rd, but the motor was pulled. I don't remember how much of the A/C was left.
If it had lower door panels i could also use them for my wagon. Assuming its a 4 door. I haven't been in Haltom City in a long time lol.
Wow when I said get a parts car I had no idea it was still so complete. I figured the air handler was replaced with a block off plate. You got a pritty easy fix there is there still a condenser in front of the radiator? If so you need compressor brackets and lines that won't be hard to find for a Chevy
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