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73-Early 77 Corvette A/C Compressor Performance Upgrade Kit V8 STAGE-1 134a

73-Early 77 Corvette A/C Compressor Performance Upgrade Kit V8 STAGE-1 134a

All kits are being reengineered and will be released at a later date.

Essential Performance Compressor Upgrade Kit. This kit is engineered for your 1973-Early 1977** Corvette with factory a/c and V8 engine.

SKU: 23-233E

Make: ORIGINAL AIR

Water Pump Style *

Short Water Pump
Long Water Pump

$725.00

Our Stage 1 A/C Performance Upgrade Kit is the essential solution if you are looking to replace your original compressor with an upgraded rotary style compressor.

INCLUDED:

Rotary Compressor & Clutch Assembly
Compressor Mount Kit designed for a stock Chevy V8 engines with the compressor mounted on the right (passenger) side and a short water pump
Suction Hose (from evaporator/VIR outlet to compressor inlet)*
Discharge Hose (from compressor outlet to condenser inlet)*
VIR Eliminator Kit
O-ring/Oil Tube Kit
Installation Instructions

BENEFITS/FEATURES:

Affordable alternative to replacing individual parts.
Eliminates shaft seal leak problems associated with the stock compressor.
Simplifies conversion from the old R12 to newer 134a. (For more information on converting to 134a, click here.)
Reduce horsepower draw.
Reduce weight.
Continuous duty rating of 6,000 RPM.

NOTE 1:

* Hoses supplied with one end open, along with the corresponding fitting and crimping instructions. Your local a/c shop can provide crimping services, or we can provide the crimping service for an additional fee. Instructions for both options will be included.

NOTE 2:

** This kit was used on some early model 1977 models. If your car is equipped with an accumulator/orifice tube setup instead of a VIR (Valves-In-Receiver), please see our part #23-234.

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Our Stage 1 A/C Performance Upgrade Kit is the essential solution if you are looking to replace your original compressor with an upgraded rotary style compressor.

INCLUDED:

Rotary Compressor & Clutch Assembly
Compressor Mount Kit designed for a stock Chevy V8 engines with the compressor mounted on the right (passenger) side and a short water pump
Suction Hose (from evaporator/VIR outlet to compressor inlet)*
Discharge Hose (from compressor outlet to condenser inlet)*
VIR Eliminator Kit
O-ring/Oil Tube Kit
Installation Instructions

BENEFITS/FEATURES:

Affordable alternative to replacing individual parts.
Eliminates shaft seal leak problems associated with the stock compressor.
Simplifies conversion from the old R12 to newer 134a. (For more information on converting to 134a, click here.)
Reduce horsepower draw.
Reduce weight.
Continuous duty rating of 6,000 RPM.

NOTE 1:

* Hoses supplied with one end open, along with the corresponding fitting and crimping instructions. Your local a/c shop can provide crimping services, or we can provide the crimping service for an additional fee. Instructions for both options will be included.

NOTE 2:

** This kit was used on some early model 1977 models. If your car is equipped with an accumulator/orifice tube setup instead of a VIR (Valves-In-Receiver), please see our part #23-234.

WHAT ENGINES DO THE COMPRESSOR BRACKETS FIT?

This kit is designed for use with the newer 134a refrigerant. Please CLICK HERE for information on converting R12 systems to 134a
Stock Small or Big Block Chevy V8 with short water pump and compressor mounted on passenger side (right-hand) of the engine.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE ENGINE FITS WITHIN THE GUIDELINES LISTED ABOVE.
UNSURE? Please call or EMAIL with questions.
ENGINE BEEN MODIFIED? Please call or EMAIL with details before purchasing

CAN I INSTALL THESE PARTS MYSELF?
The average hobbyist can install without difficulty. General rule of thumb is if you change your own parts, you can change these parts.
It is recommended, however, to have the system evacuated & charged by a professional. Hose Crimping instructions can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.
Other than crimping one end of the hoses and charging the system, no other specialized tools or knowledge is required for installation of parts.

This kit is designed for use with the newer 134a refrigerant. It is important to make sure all components that are being reused (evaporator, condenser, liquid line/hose, all valves) are either changed or flushed and clean of contamination before installation and charging of the system.

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