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Hot Rods small A/C compressor

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by dmarx, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. dmarx
    Joined: Mar 5, 2005
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    from Michigan

    Yah I know, real hot rods don't have air, but you not married to my wife!!! So, I need a recommendation on the smallest A/C compressor available. I need something smaller than the Sanden 508. Ihave read the Sanden 505 is smaller, but have never seen one. Any recomendations are appreciated. This will mount on a '79 Buick 3.8 Turbo with a mini-alternator.
    Dan
    '28EssexNQS
     
  2. Merlin
    Joined: Apr 9, 2005
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    I'd give vintage air a call.
     
  3. squirrel
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    here's a 507 I pulled off a 5.0 mustang about 20 years ago. it was part of an add-on AC system, but the owner added a Paxton blower and I had to find and install a factory compressor to make the brackets/pulleys all work. So this thing's been sitting in my shed ever since, waiting for someone to want it.

    Also shown between two 508ish compressors for size comparison
     

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  4. TexasHardcore
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    A friend of mine used a 507 from a Porsche 911 for his AC install on his Anglia street rod with a SBF... it looks just like the one squirrel posted.
     
  5. Deuce Daddy Don
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  6. Snarl
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    Needs to work with R134A correct?

    Whats the amps on that alt? probably have to change that too...
     
  7. Weasel
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    505 is okay for a coupe but you'll want a 507 for a sedan.
     
  8. squirrel
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  9. dmarx
    Joined: Mar 5, 2005
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    Thanks to all who replied. I have a 60 amp alternator, should handle it. The 507 looks good. Now to find a good supplier.

    Just remember, "move faster, I here banjos"!

    Thanks
    dmarx
     
  10. Paint
    Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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    Here is a 505 on my
    37 Chevy coupe........
     

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  11. Boxcar's 1928
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    Paint... That's pretty trick AND low...did you fab that mount?
     

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