Do shops sell AC line kits for guys who do sr20 swaps with the sr20 compressor?

[wirelessalpha]

Anyone know of a online retailer or online fabricator who makes such kits? I mean, I got to imagine that using the sr20 AC compressor is a popular option...enough to deem a kit for it.

Also, if anyone here knows a shop in NJ or philly that does stuff like this, hook me up. I don't care if it's a AC business either...as long as the price is reasonable.

Also, is it true that the line fittings vary from year to year for the s13 chassis? I was told this by a reputable shop...but maybe the guy on the phone was just bs'ing something he overheard....dunno..

PS:

a) yes yes, I searched guys. Maybe my criteria sucked "AC", "AC Lines", "A/C", "A/C Lines", "AC Fabrication", "AC Fabrication Lines".

b) Please dont tell me to cut and weld. If I could, I would...believe me.

c) I know I can use the KA Compressor with 2 bolts and bending of some lines, but I got rid of that unit.

[thekawaii]

as far as i know there isn't any kit that retrofits the sr a/c lines to fit a ka.the last time i had to do a swap that had to retain the a/c, i cut the fitting off and welded the ka line on to the sr fitting and it worked out well.

[wirelessalpha]

well if not a kit, then a shop that deals with this kind of stuff all day...damn, I'd got to imagine that this a popular task...worthy enough for a kit, or service charge.

[ddgsxr504]

If you already have the KADE then you retain the KA A/C pump and lines and bolt it to the SR motor. Abiet only 3 out of 4 bolt holes will line up but that's all you need.

[ddgsxr504]

I know I can use the KA Compressor with 2 bolts and bending of some lines, but I got rid of that unit.

never mind.

[wirelessalpha]

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[nukeone]

First of all, I have never been able to get 3 of the 4 bolts to line up; only 2. I have fabbed a bracket and that was a real pain, plus you have alignment issues if you aren't precise. A much better solution and probably more dependable in the long run is, as you suggested, using the SR compressor. The KA compressor discharge line is interchangeable, meaning you only have to have the suction line made up. It is easy to cut the suction/low pressure piping from the SR compressor and have an adapter hose made to reconnect to the suction supply line that returns from the evaporator (inside the car). I have done several both ways and the SR compressor/KA piping combo is much easier and is still performing well, even with the conversion to R134A. Before making the piping cuts, lay the two section in their approximate positions and mark the overall length you need. When you make the cuts on the piping, find a relatively straight section on each side. Then take the two pieces to an auto shop that makes hydraulic lines, because most of them can also make a/c lines. They have several options for making the adapter, but the easiest if to use compression fittings on each end. I have attached a pic of one below from my 92 Vert, with RB engine. I did it the same way as I have with the SR swaps, and have had great success. While you are at it, buy new 0-rings for all the fittings, get compressor oil, R12 to R134A service port adapters, and gas her up. Should be good to go. The whole package usually costs me about $70 - $80, depending on the size of the adapter fittings, amount of freon, etc.

[RB20DETodd]

First of all, I have never been able to get 3 of the 4 bolts to line up; only 2. I have fabbed a bracket and that was a real pain, plus you have alignment issues if you aren't precise. A much better solution and probably more dependable in the long run is, as you suggested, using the SR compressor. The KA compressor discharge line is interchangeable, meaning you only have to have the suction line made up. It is easy to cut the suction/low pressure piping from the SR compressor and have an adapter hose made to reconnect to the suction supply line that returns from the evaporator (inside the car). I have done several both ways and the SR compressor/KA piping combo is much easier and is still performing well, even with the conversion to R134A. Before making the piping cuts, lay the two section in their approximate positions and mark the overall length you need. When you make the cuts on the piping, find a relatively straight section on each side. Then take the two pieces to an auto shop that makes hydraulic lines, because most of them can also make a/c lines. They have several options for making the adapter, but the easiest if to use compression fittings on each end. I have attached a pic of one below from my 92 Vert, with RB engine. I did it the same way as I have with the SR swaps, and have had great success. While you are at it, buy new 0-rings for all the fittings, get compressor oil, R12 to R134A service port adapters, and gas her up. Should be good to go. The whole package usually costs me about $70 - $80, depending on the size of the adapter fittings, amount of freon, etc.

WOW a/c on a rb20!!!

I am attempting this too, i have the custom lines made and hooked up, just working on wiring, sadly i have no power at the old Ka a/c plug, so i used a toggle switch wired direct into the a/c clutch and power from the old a/c relay, and have the reciver dryer wire pressure switch wired in-line with my power wire for protection, the reciver dryer is a 3 position switch, open with o system pressure, closed with normal pressure and then open with a over pressure, how did you wire it?

thanks