a/c conversion compressor sources

[Mark L. Chang]

Any idea on the difference between the Sanden and Seltec compressors?
Looking at the 4509, it has a leng=FEh of 217mm and a diameter of 118mm.
How's that compare to the york and nippondenso units?

On Wed, Apr 09, 2003 at 06:57:52PM -0400 or thereabouts, auditude at cox.net w=
rote:
> For those interested, I found some pretty cheap sources for Sanden 4509 c=
ompressors, and a Seltec.  Ti was right on on the pricing.  There's a lot o=
f places for $240 and higher, but if you look hard enough, they are there f=
or about $200.
>
> $189:
> http://www.zigsstreetrods.com/Pages/heatac.html#Compressors
> (I inquired about warranty period)
> http://yearwood.safeshopper.com/401/cat401.htm?874
> (1 year warranty)
>
> $209
> http://www.air-tique.com/compressor.html
> (lists both 24 and 26 month warranty, I inquired about which applies)
>
> $180.66 Seltec (aka Diesel Kiki)
> http://www.azmobileair.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=3DSeltec
> (1 year warranty)
>
> I'm tempted to change my Coupe GT to urq alternator/compressor orientatio=
n when doing the R134a/Sanden conversion, for future turbo'ing.
>
> I have an urq fuel distributor, and I'm thinking it wouldn't be too diffi=
cult/shabby with the stock Coupe GT long block and ignition, urq fuel distr=
ibutor, and turbo manifolds.
>
> And if not, then it still may not hurt too bad to have the a/c and altern=
ator swapped.  Shorter a/c hoses maybe even?
>
> Ken
>

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