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08-21-2010, 06:09 PM
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Is it difficult to keep the A/C on a V8 swap?
I have an 86 Grand Prix and it currently has A/C and a lame 3.8 motor. I have intentions of installing a 400 Pontiac at some time down the road and would probably would like the A/C to remain. I just fixed it today and REALLY liked driving the car around all cool, and not sticking to the seats. What kind of issues, clearance problems, compressors, etc, am I going to run in to?
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08-21-2010, 07:01 PM
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I was wondering the same thing! I have the 400 already installed in my 80 Grand Prix, but havent attempted to hook up t he ac. The compressor it still there but not mounted to the motor. I would assume that 301 brackets from the same era would work? Probably brackets from a Firebird/TA, bonneville, grand prix, etc should work. It depends on what compressor you are going with as to which brackets to track down. If it is the small compressor, i would look for late 70's early 80's 301 powered ponchos since thats what they came with.
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#3
08-22-2010, 09:27 AM
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301 brackets for AC will mount to a 400 block without issue.
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#4
08-22-2010, 04:09 PM
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Jeez, how many of those have I thrown away. Ignorance is curable.
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#5
08-22-2010, 10:06 PM
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Depends on the engine you install.
Chevy , Pontiac, small Olds, small Buick are basically a bolt on deal. Big Olds / Buick require a few "Mods" to the case. Makes it a real Mother****er to change vlave cover gaskets also with the W-30 Olds engine. Mike
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