Anyone running a modern AC compressor on a 440?

[Isaiah Estrada]

Hello all and welcome back to today's episode of never-ending questions! I've often wondered about those using a modern AC compressor on a 440. The car in question in my case is a '68 New Yorker. My compressor is long gone and I really don't think that investing in trying to make the old AC system work properly is worth my time.

Does anyone run a modern compressor / system that in essence "bolts up."? I can live without an AC, my daily driver doesn't even have a working AC but I figure that since my New Yorker is the "nice" car it might as well be cool to have a working AC! I appreciate any help and also photos of your setup if you have one!

 

[Ripinator]

Hello all and welcome back to today's episode of never-ending questions! I've often wondered about those using a modern AC compressor on a 440. The car in question in my case is a '68 New Yorker. My compressor is long gone and I really don't think that investing in trying to make the old AC system work properly is worth my time.

Does anyone run a modern compressor / system that in essence "bolts up."? I can live without an AC, my daily driver doesn't even have a working AC but I figure that since my New Yorker is the "nice" car it might as well be cool to have a working AC! I appreciate any help and also photos of your setup if you have one!

You might wanna check with these guys:

Home - Bouchillon Performance Engineering

 

[TxDon]

I converted my 66 Monaco 383 using a Sanden compressor with a Bouchillon bracket. Easy job, should be no different with a 440.

 

[Isaiah Estrada]

I converted my 66 Monaco 383 using a Sanden compressor with a Bouchillon bracket. Easy job, should be no different with a 440.

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That looks outstanding! Did the hoses have to be made?
Also, do you have a model # for the compressor and the brackets? Thanks!

 

[TxDon]

That looks outstanding! Did the hoses have to be made?
Also, do you have a model # for the compressor and the brackets? Thanks!

Yes the hoses were all new, I bought a crimping tool and made them myself. The compressor is a genuine Sanden SD7H15 and the mounting kit is Bouchillon #4710.

 

[1978 NYB]

Sanden compressor is part of the serpentine system. I had to make all of the hoses. My engine is a 406. The serpentine system will bolt on to a 400, 440 or a 426.

 

[twostick]

I would go with the Aeroquip EZ clip hose system. Extremely user friendly and the hose outside diameter is much smaller than any of the crimp systems so it routes much easier.

EZ Clip Product Video

Kevin

 

[1970FuryConv]

Good info. Thanks!