Hooking up OBS A/C to LS Style Sanden Compressor

Now that my eng/trans is installed and running great, im focusing my attention on putting A/C back on my truck. Damn Houston heat is terrible!!!:ugh2:
All I have left from the OBS A/C is the lines.
I would need Evap core, Accumulator, Condensor, and I want to use the LS Sanden compressor.
I know about having to cut the frame for the compressor, my only problem is adapting the old A/C parts to the new compressor.

Hopefully someone has done this and point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Richard

Put the factory compressor back in the truck on the passenger top right using one of the custom brackets. I have the sanden on mine and it keeps freezing up inside the cab and I have no air flow then. When it happens I have to shut off the compressor and leave the fan on high to thaw it out, once it starts blowing warm air I can turn the compressor back on. May be a different issue but it's a PITA. This was on my 93.

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Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat

Put the factory compressor back in the truck on the passenger top right using one of the custom brackets. I have the sanden on mine and it keeps freezing up inside the cab and I have no air flow then. When it happens I have to shut off the compressor and leave the fan on high to thaw it out, once it starts blowing warm air I can turn the compressor back on. May be a different issue but it's a PITA. This was on my 93.

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Sounds like it wasnt cycling at all.

Hmmm....I'll look into using the original comp. where would I find a custom bracket??
I'll probaly look at doing it both ways and seeing what would be a better route to take. And $$$ is always an issue.

I remember seeing a post where someone used a older camaro bracket, but Ive searched and searched with no luck

Current and kwik performance sell the same kit. as far as making your own bracket malibu racing forums had a write up about it. im at work so the computers are slow i cant post the link just google it.

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Originally Posted by Bluetruck96

Current and kwik performance sell the same kit. as far as making your own bracket malibu racing forums had a write up about it. im at work so the computers are slow i cant post the link just google it.

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I guess I suck at doing a search cause I can not find any info.

http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...c-bracket.html

i notched my frame and used the ls ac compressor. and it is a tight fit. but i wanted to try and make it look factory. it was a pain. and even mine tends to freeze up on long road trips

And another one.
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...-solution.html

i've been looking into the Kwik once i get my swap done. i also found this one on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...ht_1548wt_1165

Kros383SS...How did your Sanden 508 A/C system work out? Is it up and running? thanks

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Originally Posted by LS1GMCTruck

Kros383SS...How did your Sanden 508 A/C system work out? Is it up and running? thanks

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I have not done anything yet. Im just trying to see what route to go with. Im leaning towards using the original R4 compressor and making my own brackets, after all the fab work on this trk, I think I can do it.

Just a little advice. R4 compressors don't like the higher head pressure of R134a. It will work but they usually let go after a summer or two.