LMC replacement A/C compressor

[gramps77]

Has anyone utilized the compressor at LMC truck, part # 32-2701 which is supposed to be a direct replacement for the A6 compressor?
My truck is all stock and A/C worked great until the original compressor got a crack in the housing at a weld. (make sure ALL brackets are loose before trying to remove and replace belts.)

Link here http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=57

[tucsonjwt]

I don't know anyone who has this compressor, but here is a link to the website for the manufacturer:

http://www.s6compressor.com/about.html

I think you might find a better price if you search all of the vendors listed on their website.

The concept sounds good but I think the LMC price is near the price of a new Delco compressor.

[gramps77]

Thanks for the link. I'll search for that compressor. I was just worried about getting some Chinese substitute although I guess I cant verify if this one is actually US either

[old Rusty C10]

LMC is very hit or miss with their parts.. id be very leery of buying somehting of that nature from them.. Im sure a good auto parts house can get you a rebuilt OEM for close enough to that cost once you add in shipping and all... NAPA or even Advanced

[Restrorob]

I agree with Bob, I'd never buy anything such as this online. Any issues and your play'n mail tag for weeks, And most will not pay return shipping...... Buy Local !

[gchemist]

I would only buy compressors locally. Due to the high amount of rebuild failures, it's easier to take back locally.

[tucsonjwt]

Your best bet - find and A/C shop and see if they installed any of these S6 compressors. My local A/C shop had installed only one when I had my A/C serviced there 2 years ago. They were skeptical about it but they were willing to give it a try. As I recall, they wanted about $200 more than the best online price I could find. If I found a good review or two I would give it a try, but I am the gambling type. Otherwise, official Delco remans are around the $200-$300 price range. I would stay away from parts store brand remans or even new ones. The cost of drain, remove, reinstall, recharge makes buying a crappy aftermarket compressor a bad idea. I have wasted too much money on store brand compressors.

[gramps77]

found this place, all they seem to do is AC. Should be a legit conversion kit.
http://www.classicautoair.com/GM_OEM...ompressor.html

[LEEVON]

Guys remember LMC doesn't manufacture the S6 compressor, they're just sell it. If you're not comfortable buying it from them then buy it from an a/c dealer like old air, classic auto air (linked above), etc. I haven't found much info on the S6, but it's not hard to improve on the original design. If they put the effort and $$$ in to do so for a specific market like replacement out-of-date compressors then chances are good that it's a win. Just my .02.

As stated above, the parts store re-mans of the A6's are mostly junk.

[tucsonjwt]

Just a thought, your link is for Sanden compressors. The A/C shops I have talked to don't like them - say they are too small for big American vehicles. I have no experience with them. Check with your local A/C shops and ask their opinion on both the Sanden and the S6. Your best bet is to talk with actual working pros in the field every day. Like I said, I would gamble on an S6 if a pro gave me a good review. Or, I would buy a Delco A6 rebuild only or spend big $$$$$ for a new Delco.
I know Vintage Air and others use the Sandens in their kits, and some forum members here have had good results with them, so each to his or her own.