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Old 03-14-2014, 07:58 PM   #22
magwakeenercew2jh
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Re: Stock AC? or Vintage Air? That is the question!

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Originally Posted by Hatzman View Post
What a dilema...

Can anyone else think of any pros or cons? I can't make up my mind! Has anyone seen any real issues with ventilation?
I have installed two VA systems. I thought I was smarter than I was on the first one and filled it myself. That was stupid. After an evacuation and a refill,
I loved it enough to do the install on this, the next truck.

I have what I think is one of the last of the previous generation that uses the "wire cables" to open and close the lines/doors. I never had any problems with
these, but I'll assume that the new ones are better.

Still, very uneventful install. Clear instructions. Not what I'd call "easy", but absolutely not *hard* to install. I'd do it again.

I've had no problem with a need for outside air. In fact, I was looking for a way to get comfortable in the cab and close up the cowl and side vents. VA
was the ticket for that. If I want some spring or summer or fall outside air I've got wind wings. Works for me.

As for the serp system and the need for a different pulley, I probably missed the point. I'd figure you can get a pulley from a Sanden supplier and replace it.....
...Like in 67chevyredneck's post. But, what do I know?

One flaw, drawback, or whatever on the VA set up: The hoses on the Surefit kit wanna go where they wanna go. VA will crimp them to specs free if you send 'em back.
I did that. But next time...if there ever is a next time, I'm gonna plumb it to make the hoses go back behind the fender and into the cab where you can't see them.

This time, I going to replace the raw, hand-polished aluminum plate I made with what you see sitting on my seat. It was given to me by a Member and friend (thanks, Tom).
It's a ball-milled aluminum plate and round "fan" close off I had anodized black. So, when I pull the motor, I'm going to change over. Should be cleaner.

Having said all of that, if I had good working factory air, I wouldn't change it out. Why? I think the stock ones look good. And, saving $1,200 plus. And having a
nicely operating stock set up?

Not my business, but if I had your set up, I'd get the pulley and call it good.
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