Shaker Kit with factory A/C Install Issue

kudakoda · Sep 3, 2012

Hi

We are working on a small block 70 Barracuda with factory air and have installed a shaker kit. By way of gaskets we have raised the 4 barrel carb up high enough so that the shaker base plate rests on the top of the compressor however we are still having difficulties with the hood fitting properly.

Is there any way that we can retain the original A/C compressor, lines, air dryer, condensor equipment or do we have to consider swapping it out with an after market kit?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thx

Kim
kudakoda@xplornet.com

challenger6pak · Sep 3, 2012

I'd swap the compressor to a later one like was used on the 80's-90's trucks and vans, etc. They are everywhere in the junkyards and cheap. Auto parts stores have rebuilt ones in stock. You would still need brackets. Any place that builds hydraulic lines can make new a/c hoses to fit the new compressor. The other alternative is to go with vintage air like Tommy G did on Cuda-Challenger.

Well, my computer does not like the new set up here. When I go to post the pic it says error on page. I'm allowing pop ups from FEBO. I'll have to figure it out.

kudakoda · Sep 7, 2012

challenger6pak said:
I'd swap the compressor to a later one like was used on the 80's-90's trucks and vans, etc. They are everywhere in the junkyards and cheap. Auto parts stores have rebuilt ones in stock. You would still need brackets. Any place that builds hydraulic lines can make new a/c hoses to fit the new compressor. The other alternative is to go with vintage air like Tommy G did on Cuda-Challenger.

Well, my computer does not like the new set up here. When I go to post the pic it says error on page. I'm allowing pop ups from FEBO. I'll have to figure it out.

Thanks for the heads up. As shaker cars didnt come with A/C I figured I'd have to go to the Sanden compressor and upgraded brackets/hoses/dryer.
Thx
Kim