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[unitt01]

So the only way to have AC is to convert the system to 134 if it hasn't already been done?

What's the average cost to do this?

no there are still some shops that can recharge your r12 and do it properly. Not sure of the price tho, might be more expensive since its not as common..? can anyone chime in :)

[Sh3rpak!ng]

So the only way to have AC is to convert the system to 134 if it hasn't already been done?

What's the average cost to do this?

I recently bought all the components necessary (and then decided racecar and sold it all), parallel flow condensor, drier, r134 expansion valve, pressure switch and assorted r134 compatible o-rings ran me ~230 for all oem

So the only way to have AC is to convert the system to 134 if it hasn't already been done?

What's the average cost to do this?

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[reelizmpro]

no there are still some shops that can recharge your r12 and do it properly. Not sure of the price tho, might be more expensive since its not as common..? can anyone chime in :)

I seriously doubt it's R12. Like I said, it was made illegal by the EPA in the 90's so it'd be pretty risky for a shop to sell it. What shops typically use is an R12 compatible refrigerant like Freeze 12, etc. but they aren't as cold as the real deal. It was like a band aid fix since converting to 134A was expensive at the time. By now stock AC systems are almost 30 years old and probably leaking anyway. I would source all new stuff, have the compressor rebuilt for R134A and just convert over. That way you can refill with those $5 cans from Autozone.

[IRON-E]

So the only way to have AC is to convert the system to 134 if it hasn't already been done?

What's the average cost to do this?

The right way;
New condenser
New drier
New expansion valve
R134 fittings
New switches
Replace all o rings
Clean/drain old lines
New a/c belt
Working compressor
Refill

Enjoy life.

[djmossm42]

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like a new project on the list...

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[efficient]

I bought all the ac items but decided against it and sold it all.

[bddog]

Legal to sell in Mexico, so it is still available. Gotta shop around for the real price.

[QUKBMER]

I believe those are already there. My car was converted to 134 back in 2004 (it has a conversion sticker). I've charged the system with regular store bought 134 canisters before so i think those fittings are the right ones. So it's a straight compressor swap for me? I read about draining and flushing the lines to remove metal from the lines as well.

If that conversion was done back in 2004,you should be ready to go.Swap out the compressor and evac and recharge with freon and enjoy it !

[MrBurgundy]

I'm going to attempt to do full bilsteins, h and r race spring and an e36 rack swap all in one night....

[glnr13]

Ambitious. I need to do a rack swap.

[MrBurgundy]

Ambitious. I need to do a rack swap.

hopefully I don't just get buzzed and order pizza.


I need to figure out how long the spacers are in the steering knuckle somehow, because I'm going to make my own bushings/spacers. So, if anyone has any idea, it will help out a lot.

[Sh3rpak!ng]

hopefully I don't just get buzzed and order pizza.


I need to figure out how long the spacers are in the steering knuckle somehow, because I'm going to make my own bushings/spacers. So, if anyone has any idea, it will help out a lot.

Pretty sure the dimensions are on the internet all over the place. Or just measure it when you pull it off. Its pretty straight forward when its in your hand

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[Chilezen]

I'm going to attempt to do full bilsteins, h and r race spring and an e36 rack swap all in one night....

I was lazy and used washers for spacers. I did swap it in one night though. Be sure you have that means to bend the line at home.

Edit: I'll mention I swapped the rubber steering disc with a urethane one many months before, so in that regard it was much easier to just undo the bolts, rather than spending extra time cutting the rivets out.

[MrBurgundy]

I was lazy and used washers for spacers. I did swap it in one night though. Be sure you have that means to bend the line at home.

Edit: I'll mention I swapped the rubber steering disc with a urethane one many months before, so in that regard it was much easier to just undo the bolts, rather than spending extra time cutting the rivets out.

I have access to a full shop! So, I have everything I need!

[MrBurgundy]

Question regarding H&R/Bilstein Sport. Does the race spring need to be compressed, or is the spring short enough to put the top mount on?