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305 TEARDOWN (Camaro Engine Rebuild Ep 2)
This time we're going to start our teardown of the Camaro's 305 and see if we can start to piece together what went wrong.
Thanks again to all those who helped with the project and the video.
Music in order of appearance:
Aylex - Last Summer (0:00)
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Mulholland - King Canyon (0:23)
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Summer - JGS Pedals (4:44)
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Rolling Heads - Unicorn Heads (7:01)
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Late Night Train - Vans in Japan (11:43)
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Limujii - Joy (15:05)
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Thanks again to all those who helped with the project and the video.
Music in order of appearance:
Aylex - Last Summer (0:00)
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Mulholland - King Canyon (0:23)
King Canyon: open.spotify.com/artist/6yv86kPacOsWmcOPjxcs9S
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Summer - JGS Pedals (4:44)
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Rolling Heads - Unicorn Heads (7:01)
ruclips.net/video/b19cQoF49_I/видео.html&ab_channel=UnicornHeads
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Late Night Train - Vans in Japan (11:43)
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Limujii - Joy (15:05)
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Pulling The 305! (Camaro Engine Rebuild Ep 1)
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Год назад
This is episode one of a series following the rebuild process for the 305 V8 out of my 1989 Camaro. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks again to all those who helped with the project and the video. Music in order of appearance: :::::::::::::::::::: Lukrembo - Onion (0:00) :::::::::::::::::::: Smooth and Cool - Nico Staf (1:26) :::::::::::::::::::: Lukrembo - Every Day (3:29) :::::::::::::::::::: Pratza...
COSMO Racing Short-Shifter for 83-02 Camaro/Firebird Installation and Review
Просмотров 8082 года назад
In today's video, we're going to install a short-throw shifter in my 1989 Camaro. This COSMO Racing variant comes with a smaller price tag than the popular PRO-5.0, but how does it hold up? Where to buy the Cosmo Racing Short Shifter: cosmoracing.com/en/chevrolet-camaro-1983-2002-v6-borg-warner-5-speeds-z28-sport-short-shifter-chevrolet-chevy Music (In order of appearance): Seasons-Delicate Ste...
Scroll R4 Compressor and R134a Retrofit on Third Gen Camaro (AC Retrofit Ep 5)
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
We finally got the system working! Thanks so much for all of your support on this series, stay tuned as I've got more plans for AC upgrades and more! Horsepower House 2.0's Video on Sealing Washers: ruclips.net/video/NifNDB_Yyh8/видео.html Link to UAC Scroll R4 compressor USA: www.amazon.com/Universal-Conditioner-CO-11169MC-KTAC-Compressor/dp/B01BPEKAEK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Universal Ai...
Third Gen Camaro AC Compressor and Condenser Install (AC Retrofit Ep 4)
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
We finally get all of the AC components installed into the car and put the interior back together. After a month-long hiatus, this 1989 Camaro is back on the road, but the AC will need a few new replacement parts before it's fully functional. Stay Tuned! :::::::::::::::::::: Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/license...
Third Gen Camaro Airbox Installation and AC Wiring (AC Retrofit Ep 3)
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.3 года назад
Re-assembly commences! The airboxes go back in and we begin checking if the stock wiring harness will be able to support the added AC components. :::::::::::::::::::: Music: Rocker Chicks by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: audionautix.com/ Support by RFM - NCM: ruclips.net/video/OGugE19UGxo/видео.html ::::::::::::::...
Third Gen Camaro Interior and Radiator Removal (AC Retrofit Ep 2)
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
The process of adding air conditioning to our 1989 Camaro continues! In this episode, we continue disassembling the car and clean up the internal airbox! Music: Modern Rock Boy by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: audionautix.com/ Support by RFM - NCM: ruclips.net/video/6oht93w79Pk/видео.html
Third Gen Camaro Air Conditioning Swap (AC Retrofit Ep 1)
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
We're aiming to lower temperatures inside this 1989 Camaro by transplanting the air conditioning from a 1989 Firebird GTA. Music: Modern Rock Boy by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...) Artist: audionautix.com/ Support by RFM - NCM: ruclips.net/video/6oht93w79Pk/видео.html
Logitech G27 Review
Просмотров 1409 лет назад
Hope you enjoy my first review! Don't forget to leave feedback below!
Did you need to get a shorter belt because of the smaller pulley size? Also what belt would work with this compressor?
Yes! I did end up needing a shorter belt, the stock one "works" but the tensioner is at full extension. Ended up going with a ACDelco 6K935
Hoping to go through this entire process with my RS sometime this year! Thanks for sharing all your effort and time with us.
Are you still satisfied? I want to put this scroll compressor in my 89 caprice, but according to the website it only fits model years up to 87..gotta talk to the manifacturer what the difference is. From the looks the compressor should fit
I’m still very happy with it. I eventually found a modern parallel-flow condenser and it blows cold like a brand new car. If the standard compressor is the same from 87-89 it might work… but checking with the manufacturer is always the best bet!
@@brickheadgarage554 Manufacturer says it wont fit the 89 cars....but..I cannot see why it wouldnt. 6 groove Belt, correct connector and location for the coil. I think there are no differences with the actual size of the R4 housing itself. If I compare the standard R4 piston compressor of my car with the standard R4 of a 1989 C1500 pickup (for which there is a scroll compressor available), the only difference ist the pulley diameter. Which would be no problem with a shorter belt...Ill keep researching for a bit an maybe just try it. I really want the silent compressor
@@hakaluku Pulley diameter is smaller, I switched to a shorter belt and had no issues on mine, sounds to me like it might work! Up to you if you want to send it though
@@brickheadgarage554 I ordered the scroll version, have everything ready for install next weekend. I will let you know if it worked. Thx for your response 👌🏻
@@brickheadgarage554 Got the scroll compressor installed, fits perfectly. Shorter belt and it runs SILENT. I love it. Cools very good although it was only 80°F with 55%. Lets see on a hotter day.
overall i was pretty disappointed by the cosmo after purchasing and using it for about a year
ive been looking for the last year for those upper mounts cant find them im at the point im gonna make somthing that will work using a upper rad mount
Looking forward part 3
I would never run the engine on a compressor that is not fully hooked to the rest of the system....hard lines or soft lines replacement is cheap insurance against leaks....ditto on a dirty and rock bashed front condenser
Hopefully you got a good deal on that non-a/c car.
The issue i've had with my car has been a serious one while driving in RAIN or COLD is FOGGING WINDSHIELD.. My car is a 1992 and purchased in 1998. I was the 3rd owner (Old lady bought it new in 1992), Sold it to an younger welder guy a few years later. He installed a 80-series flowmaster exhaust and nothing else was done (as I knew). It came with AC and while I didn't really use it (who doesn't like to drive with the WINDOWS DOWN! I did use it occasionally but it soon leaked out. I was TOLD it was like $1000 to convert the then banned R12 to the R134 and so I never bothered. Within the year when I bought the car from that guy in 1998 I added a cowl hood and ever since then, and the AC being drained the windows have ALWAYS been an issue. I would be find driving on freeway or normal speed (windows down) then I stop at a light and you can see the heat bellowing out the hood and the windows would fog up. I would try HEAT, COLD (no ac) and DEFROST mode.. Nothing would fix it.. Just a few months ago at a car meet, my buddy car mechanic friend looked at my engine bay as a stalker at the show stayed for like 3 hours WAITING for the owner of the car (me) to come so he could ask questions lol , my friend finally got to really look at my engine bay. The guy commented on how he has AC and I mentioned it leaked out and r12 is banned. Mechanic buddy said it was ALREADY retrofitted (shocking to me since the guy (2nd owner) never said he did which means he WAS running R134 that entire time (old lady sure as heck didn;t do that). I couldn't figure out WHAT exactly was changed as it looks OEM that I could see.. because he said I could just go to Canadian Tire and pick up those R12 to R134 replacement refill (obviously need to be purged at a shop, and the leak fixed first) and would be fixed with AC again. The ONLY REASON I want AC is because evidently DEFROST does not work as it should WITHOUT AC and that is an issue that is downright DANGEROUS to deal with. I have video of me driving down SW marine drive in Vancouver and the windshield around midnight fogged up within seconds and a car light hit the windshield and you can see in my dashcam that I started to drive all over the lane into the lane beside me as I was BLINDED.. Like trying to look thru vaseline smeared on a window... SCARY!!! As a result, I found your video to see what exactly was fixed since I was told it would be like $1000 back then (1998) to retrofit to R134. Looks like you changed the entire canister... I didn't realize he changed the whole thing.. confused...
I definitely recommend getting the AC fixed for defogging, that has arguably been the best part of getting it working for me. As far as what needs to be done, first of all, if it leaked out, you need to fix the leak. If you have an original system, chances are pretty good it was the compressor. The original R4 compressors have large O-rings that go around the entire perimeter of the casing and leak all the time, hence why I went with the scroll-style retrofit (still working great by the way!). While you've got the system open, it'll take you 20 minutes to replace all of the O-rings for the lines, very worthwhile and simple to do. As for the retrofit, two things you'll need to replace: the accumulator canister (~20$ on Rockauto) and the orifice tube. There are discussions online on thirdgen.org about the reasons behind it, but I went for a blue "Ford" orifice tube as recommended by Lsxmatt in this video (highly recommend watching it btw): ruclips.net/video/dGEATP83k0M/видео.html&ab_channel=Lsxmatt Other than that, throw some cheap adapter fittings on and take it to your local shop to have it charged. If it's been leaking this long you'll want to pull a vacuum to boil off any moisture inside the system, so unless you want to invest in the tools I'd just take it to a shop. If you do all of the other work yourself you'd likely come in under that $1000 mark even if you buy a new compressor. Best of luck!!
Man! I was watching and then heard you were in Canada.. shocked me when I see you're in MY AREA! I'm surprised you used ferrenheit instead of celcuius as here in Canada...
@@brickheadgarage554 LOL! Are you in VCG? (Vancouver Camaro Group)
The orifice tube (or capillary tube, expansion valve, or whatever metering device is used) is primarily to serve as a restriction in the refrigeration circuit which creates a pressure differential in which the pressure behind it is much higher than the pressure in front of it (the pressure in front is lower also because of the compressor pulling the refrigerant into itself). When the liquid refrigerant crosses this barrier, it finds itself in a much lower pressure environment which causes its boiling point to drop significantly.
Thanks for posting such an informative video on this shifter! I've been needing one for my turbo 3.8 build. Ive been debating for maybe 3 years on purchasing this over the pro 5.0 (the site looked kinda sketchy hense my hesitation). Glad im in Toronto to save on shipping aswell over hawks. You've sold me on it, I hope Cosmo is giving you a referral bonus for this video! Thanks for rolling the dice on the purchase for all us fbody guys!
Getting ready to get my AC functional again, how's this one been holding up?
It's been working flawlessly ever since! Managed to find a parallel flow condencer (Spectra Premium 7-3231, labbelled as stock replacement, happens to be parallel flow) and I've been loving it. No issues with the scroll-style compressor at all.
Hi, im in the middle of doing this swap on my 5.7L 1988 formula and looking at 13:59, on my car the male connector ( that was on the car originally) only has 2 pins whereas the female connector from the a/c wiring harness has 4 wires connected to it (came from a 1992 camaro V8, dont know if tbi or tpi). I noted the wiring differs from a tpi w/dual fans, tpi w/ single fan, and tbi cars (according to my haines manual), would you happen to know the differences in this connector through 1988 to 1992?
Interesting! It's been a while, but re-watching the footage looks like of the 3 wires that were present in my 4-pin connector (only 3 of which were used), one was ground (Black), one controls the radiator fan (green) and one connects the low-pressure switch to the high-pressure switch and also connects to the ECM. If there is a fourth wire rather than just three, I would guess that would be related to a dual-fan setup? (not sure) and if it's only two, I would guess that either it is missing the radiator fan signal or it is missing the ground connection. It would be pretty easy to check if either of the two pins on your male connector are ground by using the continuity setting on a multimeter. To discover what the other pin does (or what both do if neither are ground) follow roughly what I did in the video and try and see where each wire connects. I'm willing to bet that one of the wires on the body connector will connect to the high-pressure switch, this pin would need to connect to the pin on your 4-pin a/c harness that connects to the low-pressure switch. As for testing if a wire is connected to the radiator fan relay, I never did this testing and relied on the wiring diagram from the Hanes manual, but you could try disconnecting the radiator fan relay and probing the pins there. I'm assuming the 4-pin a/c harness you have is the same as what's in the video here? If so you should be able to decipher the pinout from the video. I think what is likely is that the 2-pin connector has 2 of the 3 connections you need, and you simply need to put on your own connectors to correctly connect the individual wires. Ironically I found some of the best resources for figuring out what the AC wiring did was to watch videos on people wiring up AC in these cars for LS swaps, as they go into detail about what the bare minimum wiring you need is, so I'd recommend looking into that if you get stuck. Feel free to reply with more questions and I'll try my best to help! Good luck!
@@brickheadgarage554 I tested the green wire and it does lead to the compressor clutch and pressure switch, the black wire is indeed ground. The a/c harness i bought doesnt have a red wire with grey connector like yours at 17:48 , but my car has it, im guessing this is what supplies power to the high blower relay? If so, that means one of the wires on the female 4 pin connector is supposed to connect to it since it goes to the relay. GM probably got rid of the crappy grey connector that was broken in your video and put the red wire in the 4 pin connector. I'll head to my garage now and will try to find out what the other unknown wire does. The haynes wiring diagrams state that there should be no difference in wiring between 88-92, which is sort of the case since our cars switched to serpentine belts in 88 and hasnt changed after, but it doesnt say what connectors are used for all those wires, and it seems some connectors were swapped out. Btw, did your car originally have a connector that looks like a pressure switch in a loom close to the hard line that connects the evaporator and condenser? I saw on TGO that there is a pressure switch in the line that tells the secondary radiator fan to turn on when the system reaches a certain pressure Thank you very much for the help, i searched a lot on TGO about this swap, but almost all the threads say that the "a/c challenged car" should be sold to buy an a/c car. Finding your post on the forum with these videos linked is what finally made me pull the trigger as almost everything related to the swap is shown in this series. Cheers!
The ac hardline I got has the connector for the secondary radiator fan but my car only came with a single radiator fan so I left it unplugged, I haven’t checked if there’s a connector for it hiding in the wiring harness, I would assume the harness would be different for single vs dual radiator fans? But hey! My car came without ac and had the connectors for it so could be wrong. As for the connectors you might be onto something! And if that is the case it should be possible to connect everything so long as you find all the wires on both sides, let me know how it goes! I’m sure it’ll all work in the end!!!
You went WAAAAAY to fast when you connect the ac line to the back of the compressor. It seems auto parts houses INSIST sending the WRONG compressor aka a universal compressor instead. The original line is meant to attach FLUSH, but the stupid compressor is offset and NO directions on whether they sell an o ring set that fixes this offset to the lines attach correctly. Working on a 88 Firebird Formula.
@@brickheadgarage554 Thanks, I found his video after watching yours. I found both the AC Delco and the off-brand five piece washer seal/adapter kit to correct this flush vs offset compressor/line problem after watching Horsepower House's video. We are supposed to get the seal kit in today. I brought it to the attention of the commercial sales rep that they should do a service bulletin about those compressors needing the adapter kit when replacing an OEM compressor that is most likely a flush line mount, since their compressor "kits" come with a compressor, accumulator, orifice tube filter, system o-rings, and a can of system flush.
I bought my 92 Camaro three years ago. I took the car completely apart because it was not in good condition. I have always loved these cars so I took my time in putting it back together my dash and console were broken and missing pieces I put a LS and a different 5 speed transmission in it I decided to make a new dash and console using metal it took a lot of time but I like how it turned out I removed every piece of wire and replaced it I eliminated my air and heater I’m going to put vintage ac and heater in my car Terrific video thank you!!! Check out my car !!!
For next time! Remove the torque converter bolts first or wiggle it out like you did 😂
I am having a blast watching your videos! Enjoying seeing a young generation getting into these old F-Bodies, so they can be around for a long time. The courage to film all your mistakes which leads to learning a lot. This should inspire a few people. I love the shinny new "cheery picker" and chain. Bravo!
Thank you! I hope to keep this girl running for years to come, they just don't make 'em like this anymore!
Clean work my friend, very clean. This is how good technicians do there job, when you care about the vehicle the you are working on.
Thank you! It's my first time but am trying my best to do things as "properly" as I can.
Great videos (series), I have a 1992 Camaro B4C 1LE and currently experiencing issues with the blower motor, but you just completely did a new install from scratch! Awesome! I'm troubleshooting why the AC speeds M1, the one past low, and High speed only works! I check voltage, I'm getting close to 12V on High and around 10 on M1 speed, M2, which is before High, only gets around 5V and Low gets 0V. I'm thinking it's the Relay, as I already replaced the resistor. Or, hopefully it's not the switch!
I’m a little late but hopefully you got it fixed!!!
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Not going to lie was just trying to see how easy it is to pull these engines out. Im doing a 350 swap and seeing this makes me feel a lot more confident. Sub and will watch future videos.
It's really not too bad, though If I had to do anything differently it would be to get a leveler and pull the trans with the engine. The trans is easier to put back in as a combo as well
Honestly trying to not pull the trans out. But ill have to get under it and loo
Don't remove the nose, remove a front wheel and come in from the side with your hoist. That's how I did mine.
That’s a great option too! I just didn’t have the room in my single car garage for it unfortunately
awesome man keep up the great work I just bought a 1983 z28 sittting since 1983
Thanks man! Sounds like a sweet ride you’ve got!!
How many hours of work would you say it took to complete this project? Love the series, it helps immensely!
It took me about 3-4 weeks of off and on working on it, in terms of hours, maybe somewhere in the 20 hour range? The engine bay stuff isn't too bad, I would say the most time consuming part is removing the dash to reach the air-diverter airbox and swap the blower motor wiring harness. I actually found an AC dashboard (with the vents on the sides) and have sinced swapped that in, (might make it into a future video), so I've done that part twice and can say that its definately the "worst" part of the procedure.
@@brickheadgarage554 Yes i thought so too, removing such a large piece then dealing with all the spaghetti under doesnt look fun
@@dwarrowdelf8554 Tedious but not impossible, and I can say for me personally, it was absolutely worth the struggle!
Third gens for life!
This guys channel is extremely underrated.
Thanks so much! I should have more content out very soon!
Indeed. He does very detailed and thorough videos which is why I subscribed :-)
Who's our Canadian supplier?
I ordered direct from COSMO Racing (link in video description)
I was really hoping I could find a kit to go into mine ;-;. I got my 3rd gen from what is basically the graveyard for the cars at my schools shop, and Its pretty much got nothing mechanical in it, I really want to get a motor in asap, but I figured it would be smarter to get the brakes, ac, and ecu/wiring set up first (after I patch all the holes and repaint the chassis T-T). Finding your video is extremely useful though! I'll definitely check out your channel :>
I wish you the best of luck with your build! These are really fun cars and I'm sure it will be worth it when it finally hits the road!
@@brickheadgarage554 Thank you, I hope your video series does really well on here!
Love your vids. You do a thorough job making them. I particularly enjoy them because Im involved in the same project pretty much. Im redoing a 91 ive had sitting around for years. Just started going over the AC system a couple of days ago. Figured before I started putting the interior and dash back in it would be good to know if all the blend doors worked properly. I replaced all the orings and then pumped the system down and it held the vacuum for 36 hrs so I figured Im good there. Hooked the vacuum back up to the lines that run into the climate control after searching for them and everything inside works properly. I flushed the system and am putting compressor back in tomorrow. Hope to have COLD in a few days. I'll keep watching if you keep making these vids. Job well done.
That’s awesome! I’m sorry I’m so late responding to this comment, I hope your project worked out!
F the nay sayer’s brudda! FANFREAKINTASTIC job!! Thank you for sharing your well videoed video. Hats off to you and your camera person. 😁 BTW you did a great job!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!
Is there a vin code behind the heater box? In search of a place to do a pencil trace that doesnt involve removing the windshield?
I don't believe I remember seeing one back there unfortunately
Nice tutorial man!!!
Thanks so much!
I've only ever seen this on eBay and it's going for $180 plus shipping. It's the only reason I went with the Pro 5.0 shifter for $160 free shipping. I kinda wishi would've seen this video and it's link before ordering lol. $115 plus roughly $30 to ship would've saved a few dollars. I like the look of this more than the 5.0 shift arm
160 for the pro-5.0 ain't bad! and it at least has the adjustment bolts to prevent over-shifting for the extra money you paid. But yeah, its a pretty unknown shifter, but I'm very happy with it :)
I have a 1984 Camaro that had all of the ac parts out of the engine bay removed by the previous owner and now I'm on a quest to add ac back to the car.
What a shame! Luckily the hardest part is actually finding the parts. It'll be worth it in the end I promise you that!
This is very useful I’m going through my 82 and setting A/c up so once swap the motor it’ll be ready to go plug and play subbed!
Glad it helped! What motor are you swapping in? Whatever it is would probably kick the snot out of my bone-stock 305 hahaha
@@brickheadgarage554 5.3 Ls I bought the car with a messed up tranny motor runs but needs carb work tune and gaskets so i reasoned it out and would rather swap in the modern stuff with more power
Nice vedeos, I have a 1985 Z28 with no AC. I been planning to do the same conversion since a long time ago and I think your video already persuaded me. One question, about the deleted vents, did you have to cut holes for the vents?
Nope! I managed hook the AC to the existing vents (no side vents), you do need to "adapt" the AC air diverter box to fit the vent ducting, but it could be done with something as simple as a piece of cardboard or heck even some duct tape if I'm being honest. see 11:36 for details on that. The other option is to just find a dash from a car with ac, I found one on Facebook marketplace that came with all the ducting to hook it up for cheap, and hope to install it soon. Either way will work just fine! Good luck!
Man I can honestly say I’m so glad I rip out all that old gm factory stuff and installed new (2018) interior I’m going to use vintage a/c they use a brushless motor system that blows hot/cold in one box
Dang that's some fancy stuff! I bet its nice and comfortable too!
@@brickheadgarage554 I’m getting there one step at a time, but it will be worth it in the long run
Old school all original always better👍👍👍👍👍👍
here from third gen! was this a direct fitting t5 short shift? having a hard time finding one.
Yup! It drops right in!
Love the videos so far, (im going to binge) I’ve an 87 firebird that needs some ac repair but have been feeling wary of such a large project for the daily….
As long as you can spare the time its really not so bad! And if you're worried about leaving the car in pieces, I'd try and split the job into smaller jobs instead of trying to do everything at once. You got this!
Good job!
Thanks!!!
It turned out really nice!!!
Thanks! Still some small things I'd like to tweak, but its so much nicer to have cool air in the summer!
I’d be proud of it! Good job!!
Thanks so much!
God bless you man. I wish I had seen this while you were in the process of installing it. I have a 1992 1LE and I have had factory a/c installed. It was a nightmare, but so worth it.
Sounds like a sweet ride! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@@brickheadgarage554 I am curious if a scroll style compressor would work more efficiently with R12 or if it would need to be converted. I don’t think anyone ever used a scroll style back when R12 was common. I used a NOS R12 Harrison unit, and charged the system with R12 - for authenticity and performance. I would love to share pictures. Mine is a hard top 5spd white/red. I am like a kid when it comes to that car. I have had it since 1996, so don’t sell yours!
@@LS1LE That's awesome! Sounds like a sweet ride! Other than being prone to leaking, I haven't actually heard any bad things about the performance of the original R4 compressors, especially if you're using R12 like it was designed for. I'm sure it gets much colder than R134a, at least with the original condenser. Hopefully, I can get one of those fancy aftermarket parallel-flow condensers someday to bring it up to snuff. And don't worry, I have no plans of getting rid of this car, I love it!
cool videos. i like the music at 7 minutes.
I'm glad you like them, Thanks so much!
Great camaro
I’m having trouble on where one of the wires from the compressor harness goes. Help?
Which wire is it? I go over my wire tracing in Ep 3 and that may help you, luckily its not too complicated of a system, so its pretty easy just to pull back the cable loom and trace the colors
I purchased the v-belt version of this ac compressor for my 80's Buick, the pulley is the same 5" diameter as the original compressor. Haven't installed it yet, still accumulating parts.
That should work out very well for you! Mine has been working without issue ever since I installed it in May, just gotta get around to upgrading that darn condenser!
@@brickheadgarage554 Not sure if you can, your fan is electric? But I installed a larger fan, mine's the engine driven fan. Aside from getting a fancy condensor, a fin comb will straighten fins. Relieved to hear you're pleased with the compressor, the R4 gm compressors are fragile and I've been through several, replacing them gets old. I've been trying to find a review on this alternative and saw yours then pulled the trigger. Thanks for doing this.
I finished installing mine last year end of summer. Flushed, vacummed and charged with 152a and PAG oil. The system seemed to work well, I agree at low speed it's not as good as higher speeds but this is my 1st experience with 152a so nothing to compare it to. The system seems to have held pressure well over winter and I'm looking forward to further testing this summer. Anyway, thanks for taking the leap and posting your results.
Nice work!