AC Adapter

[ChuckNE]

Looking to get the AC running on my S50 swap and came across the adapter below. I don't have a clue if this could be made to work on our cars but may be worth a try. Any AC guru's out there that want to tell me if my thoughts are way off base or does anyone know of a similar product. I've called around to several shops in town and have been quoted $150 for custom lines. I am thinking something like this would be much easier and cheaper. Any thoughts or opinions welcomed.

http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/air...10s20f-593.php

[Eric Giles]

For that price, I would definitely give it a shot. I am glad you posted this as I have never seen adapters like this before, but they make perfect sense for our applications. I can't recall what size our high and low pressure fittings are, so making sure they are the same as these adapters would be a good idea first.

[Drew325is]

Excellent if they fit.

[dude8383]

werd, nice find!

[hoveringuy]

That is cool. I did it by having e36 fittings brazed onto my e30 hose which wasn't too bad, either.

[ChuckNE]

Does anyone know the thread size for the stock e30 compressor?

[Dominic49]

http://www.rayeveritt.com/Fittings/10Fittings.htm

[dude8383]

http://www.rayeveritt.com/Fittings/10Fittings.htm

wow.

[ChuckNE]

Maybe it would be easier to just use a splicer to connect the 2 lines. They have #10 to #10 splicer but I hear the e36 line is a larger diameter so maybe the #10 to #12 splicer would do the trick and only $3-4 each.

[ChuckNE]

Bump...Thanks to Dominic for the link to Rays. I ordered 2 spicers and it works perfect. You need a #12 to #10 for the e36 compressor hose (#12) to the e30 return hose from the evap #10. For the compressor to the condenser...I used a line from an e30 318is which had the correct fittings but was long for the swap. I used a #8 to # 8 splicer to shorten this hose. I cut and oriented the hoses and marked them, took them to the local hyraulic line place that had a bubble crimper and I've got game. Grand total under $20 with shipping.

[dude8383]

Bump...Thanks to Dominic for the link to Rays. I ordered 2 spicers and it works perfect. You need a #12 to #10 for the e36 compressor hose (#12) to the e30 return hose from the evap #10. For the compressor to the condenser...I used a line from an e30 318is which had the correct fittings but was long for the swap. I used a #8 to # 8 splicer to shorten this hose. I cut and oriented the hoses and marked them, took them to the local hyraulic line place that had a bubble crimper and I've got game. Grand total under $20 with shipping.

can you get some pics of this? this is really good stuff man, i'm about to mount my compressor for the summer and will likely order this stuff.

[Franken30]

Me too (would be grateful to see pics). Do I need a Bently Manual to know what parts I need and, if so, one for the E30 or one for the E36 or both??? Any detail would be appreciated. Thanks -Noob.

[hugh jass]

would you mind telling us exactly which adapters you used from rays? this is a much cheaper solution than the custom lines from zionsville. thanks!

[ChuckNE]

Part #'s

Here are the part #'s and link to the webpages. I will try to post up some pics of the process. Maybe a DIY.

#10 to #12 Splicer is Part # 1758. Price $4.48
which is found on this page near the bottom:

http://www.rayeveritt.com/Fittings/10Fittings.htm

#8 to #8 Splicer is Part # 225500 / 1748. Price is $3.06
which is found on this page near the bottom:

http://www.rayeveritt.com/Fittings/8Fittings.htm

[flyboyx]

that is an interesting and effective solution. i dig it. do you have any trouble with leaks?