euroz06
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
68 charger, 383, original AC car. My car had a restoration about 10 years ago, during that time all systems were restored (including AC system - all hoses are almost new). Recently the connector on the condensor failed, so im thinking about upgrading the compressor to a new sanden unit (i live in miami, and at idle-intraffic, my ac don't work too well). I see that condensors are about $200-300 and compressor is about $200 (classic industries - vintage air parts), about $500 in total. But then I also see an upgrade kit on "original air" for $1350, and it comes with a whole bunch of parts... all my hoses, connectors are newer parts, so I'm trying to see if I still need a kit or just the compresor and the condensor? below is what is listed for the conversion kit.
68 charger, 383, original AC car. My car had a restoration about 10 years ago, during that time all systems were restored (including AC system - all hoses are almost new). Recently the connector on the condensor failed, so im thinking about upgrading the compressor to a new sanden unit (i live in miami, and at idle-intraffic, my ac don't work too well). I see that condensors are about $200-300 and compressor is about $200 (classic industries - vintage air parts), about $500 in total. But then I also see an upgrade kit on "original air" for $1350, and it comes with a whole bunch of parts... all my hoses, connectors are newer parts, so I'm trying to see if I still need a kit or just the compresor and the condensor? below is what is listed for the conversion kit.
- Rotary Compressor & Clutch Assembly
- Compressor Mount Kit designed for the Mopar Big Block V8 engines***
- Modern high performance "Parallel Flow" condenser that installs as stock
- Modern high performance evaporator that installs as stock
- Reproduction Liquid Hose with 134a Charge Port
- Reproduction Liquid Line
- Suction Hose (from compressor to evaporator)*
- Discharge Hose (from compressor to top fitting on condenser)*
- Replacement Filter/Drier
- Reproduction Condenser Mount Bushings (4-piece set)
- Replacement Expansion Valve and Refrigerant Tape
- Thermostat
- O-ring/Oil Tube Kit
- Installation Instructions
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