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    R134a works great

    in Interior

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    I had to have custom lines made anyway, so I just have them running from the original 626 condenser locations. I modified the stock Mazda upper brackets, cut the legs off the condenser, mounted a couple rubber pads, and made a couple retaining brackets for the bottom.

     

    R134a works great

    in Interior

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    I spent the past couple days installing my Sanden compressor, mazda 626 condenser and drier in my '75 V8Z. I had a hard time finding the o-rings for the expansion valve. For anyone who needs these o-rings, the ID is 38mm and the width is 2mm. After charging the system I am VERY pleased.

     

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    Sanden A/C Compressor install

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    I just finished bolting up my Sanden compressor today. I wanted it mounted on the driver's side but did not want it outside the valve cover. I was lucky and found the compressor and bracket on a Dodge truck at Pull-A-Part.

    It appears that someone started adding A/C to the truck and then abandoned the project. There was also a new condenser and both the condenser and compressor still had the factory caps on them.

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    Getting closer

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

    Posted · Edited by Drewz75t

    Just saying thanks to all the people who have shared tons of knowledge on the forums. I am getting closer to completion.

     

    I started with a vortec block then added zz4 camshaft,edelbrock performer heads and intake. Trans is a world class T-5, Diff: 3.70:1 LSD.

    Have my MM billet Z31 companion flanges and Z31 axles installed.

     

    I just finished up the rear brake conversion with 240sx calipers and 300zx rotors, and the fronts were done last week using toyota calipersand vented rotors.

     

    Suspension is mild with KYB struts and ST springs and Arizona Z car adjustable rear LCAs

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    Alternate B&W T5 clutch slave set up.

    in Drivetrain

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    Thanks for the responses. I checked out Howe Racing's website and they suggest a 3/4 inch master for their slave (which is the one I plan on using, it's very similar to the Wilwood slave) so I think I'm going to get a 3/4 inch master. Thanks again

     

    Are you going to bolt the slave directly to the ear on the side of the transmission? I have the Howe slave but have not had a chance to install it yet. I think the ear is strong enough and it is the perfect distance away from the clutch fork.

    Shortblock and T5 installed ?

    in Gen I & II Chevy V8 Tech Board

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    Will Get pics posted on Monday when I get back to the ATL. Hanging out in the Big Easy for New Year's Day/weekend.

     

    Got a chance to mount the JTR crossmember (using 1/4" steel plates 6x6 inside the car on Wednesday, and while I was in the middle of that UPS showed up with my Fat Mat, (Not Fat Matt's for those in Atlanta) so I have plenty to keep me busy when I get back to ATL.

    Alternate B&W T5 clutch slave set up.

    in Drivetrain

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    I want to point out that this also works for the Tremec TKO gearboxes behind a SBC....and that the Wilwood SC is overpriced. Summit has a HOWE pull type slave for about $45....the Wilwood is almost twice that price. I used the HOWE and didn't have to fab up a bracket for it. There is an ear cast into the side of the case that was the perfect distance away from the fork.

     

    OK, I know I am pulling one from the archives but I also have a HOWE pull type slave from Summit. Is the ear that is cast on the side of the T5 strong enough to support this ? Don't want to make the bracket if not necessary.

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