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04-04-2022, 01:29 AM | #1 |
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Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
Looking to put a kit in my C20 (hoping to use the compressor, condenser etc from my 2003 LS donor). Where have you guys found the best prices/customer service when buying your kits?
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04-04-2022, 02:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
MCB is a forum vendor and I believe is a vintage air dealer. Have purchased from them.
Very good customer service. Look in the vender section for contact info. Summit also sells vintage air. Just purchased a vintage air monster pwm fan from them. Still doing free shipping. Kind of need to know what you want with Summit though. You will not see a lot of variances in pricing of Vintage Air stuff from authorized dealers.
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04-04-2022, 09:37 AM | #3 | |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
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04-04-2022, 09:57 AM | #4 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
I just picked mine up from Classic Industries Huntington Beach, complete kit #941170 non-air cab bought on sale $1444. I picked up, shipped add $50 took 15 weeks
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04-04-2022, 09:05 AM | #5 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
I would contact Vintage Air and consult with them, if you`re going to mix and match. Tell them what you got and ask what you need. I called them a few times before and during the install with good results. I purchased a complete system through Summit, they will have a person run down a list of questions for your install. Like Richard said, I would already know what you want before contacting Summit. Be prepared for a long wait time to receive your parts, it took 2 or 3 months when I bought mine a year ago.
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04-05-2022, 12:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
Reach out to Pro Performance as they were able to help me with my Vintage Air system which I actually received from FedEx this afternoon. It was roughly 6 week lead time as they had some units from their Dec order which were not allocated to a specific customer. I inquired about using the compressor from my '08 LS engine and they stated I need a Sanders compressor as the LS compressor was variable displacement whereas the VA system requires fixed displacement. Along with the kit, I also bought the Dirty Dingo compressor mounts.
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04-05-2022, 12:29 AM | #7 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
Thanks everyone. Guess I will start making some calls.
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04-05-2022, 12:31 AM | #8 | |
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I will add them to my call list. I am not familiar with the dirty dingo mount. Does it keep it mounted down in the original LD location or does it move it up to the top of the motor? I like the look of it down low. |
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04-05-2022, 06:04 PM | #9 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
As for my set-up, it will still be mounted on the lower passenger side of the engine. VA offers its own compressor mounts based on its website.
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04-05-2022, 01:25 AM | #10 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
I used ICT Billet mount. Mine is the high mount but they make most everything.
You can get them on Ebay or just call them directly. I ordered the mount for the wrong compressor. ICT Billet sent me the correct parts and I just packed up the other one and sent it back in the same box. Couldn't have been nicer to deal with. Below is a link to the low mounted compressor. Depends on the water pump style. https://www.ebay.com/itm/14411033952...rd!98632!US!-1 |
04-05-2022, 09:36 AM | #11 |
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Re: Best place to buy Vintage Air kits?
As others have said wait times can be a pain. I got mine from Mike's Classic Bowtie and had no issues on the install. Before you call fill out the Vintage Air A/C form as it will guide you and them as to what parts you will need.
In my case I needed a conversion bracket for the compressor. I changed it from a V-belt setup to serpentine and from the pancake compressor to a standard style.
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