air conditioning project on ls engine.

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Depending on your budget and level of commitment you might consider a Vintage Air kit especially if some of the pieces are OEM and used/original condition. Down here salt spray has corroded the aluminum coil on mine, not saying you should worry about that in particular but keep in mind that evaporators, condensors, metering devices, etc. are subject to contraction, expansion, vibrations, and add that up over time - you get the idea.

The VA kits have DC solenoid actuators instead of the vacuum diaphragm dampers (have to get the complete kit, no retrofits for factory setups) which once everything's been installed properly will work turn-key, saving the frustration over findng that broken vacuum hose you overlooked. Plus it's all ready for R-134A. And the evap/heater coil unit tucks neatly under the dash inside so your clearance issues under the hood become irrelevant. They also come with Sanden compressors which are better than the Frigidaire/Harrison factory units.