NE1 got A/C to work with 92 up USDM condenser/lines?

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I was wondering if it was possible to use 91 or 92 and up A/C lines and condensor? I got my CA18 with cut lines so I'm not sure what to do, but I know I really want A/C.


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i know it is with a 89-90 condenser.. do they look similar? maybe its possible to swap the pulleys. if all else fails, you can have the ca18 compressor converted and just go buy $100 worth of r134.

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is there a way to use it with the 89-90 system? reason why I ask was cause I actually have a 90, when I got the car it came without a/c attached (last owner took it off) I bought a used condenser and lines but the compressor needs to be replaced so now that I have the CA I was wondering if I could use it, but the lines that hook up at the compressor is 1 bolt the 89-90 ka compressor has 2 bolts. Any thoughts about this?

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you could try to make the kae compressor fit, or you could use the CA lines like i am doing. you could also just try to use the right end fittings on the kae lines..

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Well my stock KAE compressor is dead and the CA lines are cut, I don't know where to source new ones at this time. How did you use the CA lines?

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You would have to take the cars lines in and the cut off CA lines in and have the KAE ends cut off and the CA lines brazed on.

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that! what he said. i tried to explain but as usual i sucked it up.

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Now I understand Thanks for the explaination.


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