1973-1977 Early Corvette Air Conditioning Compressor Performance Upgrade Kit
Fitment
Product Details
- 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. 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?
Stock Small or Big Block Chevy V8 with short water pump and compressor mounted on passenger side (right-hand) of the engine.
73-77E Corvette AC Upgrade Kit
WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals including Cadmium which is known to the State of California to cause cancer on birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov
Base Part Number | 855450 |
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Brand | Classic Auto Air |
Make / Model | Series | Body | Notes | Year |
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Make / Model Chevrolet Corvette | Series | Body | Notes | Year 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |