Sanden compressor in syty

[coupecustom]

Has anyone changed their R4 compressor to a Sanden with the factory v6 and intercooler setup? If anyone has done this please post a pic.

I'm looking to install A/C back in my Ty and I'm a bit worried about the depth and height of the 7 groove Sanden compressor. Seems like it might hit the intercooler once the R4 to Sanden conversion brackets are in. I think the brackets raise it a little bit.

Looking to get the compressor and brackets from vintage air and they have the dimensions in their catalog, but it is so close to tell.

 

[coupecustom]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

As part of this quest to put AC back in my Ty, I went ahead and ordered a passive flow condenser. These are definitely not easy to come by, but after searching the forum I went the recommended route and called UAC directly. They don't sell to the public, but they provided the part number and phone number of a distributor of theirs.

Part Number: CN4367PFC
My contacts name was Matt from MSL Auto: 713-870-1184

Matt was able to ship me the condenser for a 100 bucks.:tup:

The fitment is quite good, not perfect but dang close. The way the condenser is made, it doesn't fit perfectly into the rubber support saddle's because it makes a bit of a "C" shape on the ends instead of an "l" like the original condenser. Regardless no modification is necessary and it should do the job a ton better.

For the compressor I still have some major concerns about the size, but I think I'm going to go for the sanden compressor anyway, to maximize the efficiency of the cooling. I may have to mess with brackets and get a different serpentine belt but we'll see.

 

[sparkwire]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

the sanden7176 is a neat little compact . could probably be adapted.

 

[randy merritt]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

As part of this quest to put AC back in my Ty, I went ahead and ordered a passive flow condenser. These are definitely not easy to come by, but after searching the forum I went the recommended route and called UAC directly. They don't sell to the public, but they provided the part number and phone number of a distributor of theirs.

Part Number: CN4367PFC
My contacts name was Matt from MSL Auto: 713-870-1184

Matt was able to ship me the condenser for a 100 bucks.:tup:

The fitment is quite good, not perfect but dang close. The way the condenser is made, it doesn't fit perfectly into the rubber support saddle's because it makes a bit of a "C" shape on the ends instead of an "l" like the original condenser. Regardless no modification is necessary and it should do the job a ton better.

For the compressor I still have some major concerns about the size, but I think I'm going to go for the sanden compressor anyway, to maximize the efficiency of the cooling. I may have to mess with brackets and get a different serpentine belt but we'll see.

Pretty sure that is the same condenser I put on my sy. Seems to be working great so far.

 

[coupecustom]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

Yep, its the same one as yours. I found your old post and it seemed to be the best route to go for me

 

[StuckinCincy]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

I've contemplated this same swap for a while. My dad just did this swap on his '39 Chevy that has a serpentine setup from an S-10.

He wasn't thrilled with the Vintage Air bracket. Apparently they are off by about 1/4 for the rear bracket, he had to add spacers to fill a gap between the factory bracket and the Vintage air adapter. He also had to add washers to the front to get the belt to line up with the pulley. Not a big deal really, he is happy with the look and fitment. Also it does raise the compressor and requires a longer belt.

He did take some measurement that might help. Here is the e-mail he sent with the measurements and mods he had to make.

Got my Sanden mounted today. The VA kit is not 100%. On the back inside there is not supposed to be any spacers.
I don't know what they expect you to do about almost a 1/4 inch gap. On the back outside they give you a 3/8 spacer
but the gap is almost a half inch. I ground down the 3/8 spacer to .261 in for the back inside and made a new one for
the back outside. For the belt to run 3/4 in. from the inside front of the GM bracket I added one steel washer to each front
bolt which moved the comp. back an additional 1/16 in.
it does fit in OK and I was able to use my existing AC hoses. The belt tracks very nicely.
From the outside back of the GM bracket to the head of the compressor bolts is 2 1/4 in.

I have a couple of pics of the installed compressor that I can e-mail if anyone wants them.

 

[coupecustom]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

Yeah, I think I'd like to see the pics if available.
Modifying the bracket a little doesn't seem like too big a deal, however I think the height is going to be key. If your dad had to get a longer belt and it raised it too much from the factory position, on the SyTy that means it will very likely hit the upper intercooler.
I was wondering if it might be possible to mount the compressor just a little lower instead. At some point I'm sure the heads will get in the way, but just trying to get it as close to the factory position in height would be best.

 

[coupecustom]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

Sparkwire, I love the look of your engine compartment with that LSx swap. Who did you get the compressor from?

 

[sparkwire]

Re: Sanden compressor in syty

It's a wegner, I bought the front drive, very expensive. but top quality, march front drive on Lonnie's white syclone looks very much like it.