Operation: I want Air Conditioning in my LS!
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charchri4 (10-13-2015)
10-13-2015, 01:24 PM
#59
V8 Miata Fanatic
I don't need to bother you on the phone now because my car is not even on the ground yet, but I definitely will need to in the future, do you still think you are going to do a write up with part numbers and such?
10-13-2015, 11:27 PM
#63
Jim Stainer
So did you replace all the Miata lines then? I think that is what Shannon did to. They look really good and congrats on a win from a hard fought battle. This is for sure a 5 star thread sticky quality thread for sure and I'm going to link it in the resources section. Thanks you for the great documentation!
Sending a PM now...
Sending a PM now...
10-14-2015, 08:00 AM
#64
V8 Miata Fanatic
There appears to be an outfit on ebay that sells those fittings. They have one for ls1, ls2, and ls3. I am 99.9% confident this is the outfit he used. I went ahead and picked one of the ls1 fittings up just to make sure I get one.
LSX LS1 Engine Swap Conversion A C Line Compressor Adapter Fitting | eBay
LSX LS1 Engine Swap Conversion A C Line Compressor Adapter Fitting | eBay
10-14-2015, 09:25 AM
#65
V8 Miata Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Oh, that 90 fitting.....
I bought the adapter block 90 degree fitting off E-Bay from Hawks Third Generation
LSX LS1 Engine Swap Conversion A C Line Compressor Adapter Fitting | eBay
Just be careful which compressor you are using. I initially ordered the wrong one and had to switch it out. The seller is really good about answering questions.
The 90 degree AC line fittings were from Coldhose.com
I bought the adapter block 90 degree fitting off E-Bay from Hawks Third Generation
LSX LS1 Engine Swap Conversion A C Line Compressor Adapter Fitting | eBay
Just be careful which compressor you are using. I initially ordered the wrong one and had to switch it out. The seller is really good about answering questions.
The 90 degree AC line fittings were from Coldhose.com
10-17-2015, 01:59 PM
#67
V8 Miata Enthusiast
Thread Starter
GTO motor and accessories
GTO AC bracket with pulley and tensioner
F Body compressor mounts right up
Everything under dash is Miata
Miata condenser
Lines custom fabricated
GTO AC bracket with pulley and tensioner
F Body compressor mounts right up
Everything under dash is Miata
Miata condenser
Lines custom fabricated
01-07-2016, 03:08 PM
#69
V8 Miata Enthusiast
Thread Starter
LOL. I was attempting to do a detailed write up, and my computer shut down mid stroke. See post below for the complete write up.
Last edited by Gunpilot; 01-07-2016 at 03:42 PM.
01-07-2016, 03:20 PM
#71
V8 Miata Fanatic
I thought so at first too, but thats the same pic he posted a little while back....I'm still hoping for a write up to make this job easy for dumb guys like me!!
01-07-2016, 03:31 PM
#72
V8 Miata Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Sorry it has been so long since I posted all this data, been busy with holidays and getting ready for a race event. I will post all the parts required by each hose assembly in the picture below. All parts (except machined 90 degree adapter for compressor) can be ordered from coldhose.com.
The top hose is the hose that connects the LS compressor to the Miata condenser. I used about 30 inches of #8 hose.
3/4-16 90 degree fitting (BL1322 $4.92), 30 inches of #8 hose (BH8 $2.50/ft), M20 #8 straight (BL9305 $6.43)
The middle hose is the low side hose with the low side service port that connects to the LS compressor and the Miata evaporator. I used about 31 inches of #10 hose.
7/8-14 90 degree fitting (BL1323 $6.22), about 21 inches of #10 hose (BH10 $2.75/ft), #10 low side R134a service port (BL6103-3 $9.32), another 10 inches of #10 hose, M22 #10 straight fitting (BL9306 $6.82)
The bottom hose is the high side hose and connects the Miata drier to the Miata evaporator. It also has a high side port and a switch port with a female binary switch that will detect low and high pressure to save the compressor. I used about 55 inches of #6 hose.
M16 90 degree fitting (BL9322 $6.57), about 33 inches of #6 hose (BH6 $2.25/ft), switch port with 7/16 male threads (BL6101-1 $9.64), about 14 inches of #6 hose, high pressure R134a service port (BL6101-3 $9.19), about 6 inches of #6 hose, M16 straight fitting (BL9302 $5.70)
You will also need the binary switch from coldhose .com - Female 7/16 binary switch (no part number $8.50)
From ebay - order the correct machined 90 degree adapter for the compressor as described in an earlier post on this thread. There are different adapters for different LS version compressor. I used a compressor from a 99 firebird for the rear facing ports.
Before crimping any of the fittings, you should do test fits and clock the fittings. I used white out to mark the correct clocking. That way, I was able to wipe it off once crimped.
Depending on where you mount your drier, the M16 90 degree can be changed to a 45 or straight if desired on the #6 hose.
The top hose is the hose that connects the LS compressor to the Miata condenser. I used about 30 inches of #8 hose.
3/4-16 90 degree fitting (BL1322 $4.92), 30 inches of #8 hose (BH8 $2.50/ft), M20 #8 straight (BL9305 $6.43)
The middle hose is the low side hose with the low side service port that connects to the LS compressor and the Miata evaporator. I used about 31 inches of #10 hose.
7/8-14 90 degree fitting (BL1323 $6.22), about 21 inches of #10 hose (BH10 $2.75/ft), #10 low side R134a service port (BL6103-3 $9.32), another 10 inches of #10 hose, M22 #10 straight fitting (BL9306 $6.82)
The bottom hose is the high side hose and connects the Miata drier to the Miata evaporator. It also has a high side port and a switch port with a female binary switch that will detect low and high pressure to save the compressor. I used about 55 inches of #6 hose.
M16 90 degree fitting (BL9322 $6.57), about 33 inches of #6 hose (BH6 $2.25/ft), switch port with 7/16 male threads (BL6101-1 $9.64), about 14 inches of #6 hose, high pressure R134a service port (BL6101-3 $9.19), about 6 inches of #6 hose, M16 straight fitting (BL9302 $5.70)
You will also need the binary switch from coldhose .com - Female 7/16 binary switch (no part number $8.50)
From ebay - order the correct machined 90 degree adapter for the compressor as described in an earlier post on this thread. There are different adapters for different LS version compressor. I used a compressor from a 99 firebird for the rear facing ports.
Before crimping any of the fittings, you should do test fits and clock the fittings. I used white out to mark the correct clocking. That way, I was able to wipe it off once crimped.
Depending on where you mount your drier, the M16 90 degree can be changed to a 45 or straight if desired on the #6 hose.
Last edited by Gunpilot; 01-08-2016 at 08:06 AM. Reason: updated a part number
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stng_96 (01-07-2016)
01-07-2016, 03:51 PM
#74
V8 Miata Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Or to make it easier in a list:
Part Part # Price
M20 #8 straight BL9305 $6.43
3/4-16 #8 90 BL1322 $4.92
M22 #10 straight BL9306 $6.82
7/8-14 #10 90 BL1323 $6.22
M16 #6 straight BL9302 $5.70
M16 #6 90 BL9322 $6.57
#10 R134a service port BL6103-3 $9.32
#6 R134a service port BL6101-3 $9.19
#6 switch port BL6101-1 $9.64
#6 hose per foot BH6 $2.25
#8 hose per foot BH8 $2.50
#10 hose per foot BH10 $2.75
7/16 female binary switch none $8.50
machined compressor adapter E-bay $49.95
Part Part # Price
M20 #8 straight BL9305 $6.43
3/4-16 #8 90 BL1322 $4.92
M22 #10 straight BL9306 $6.82
7/8-14 #10 90 BL1323 $6.22
M16 #6 straight BL9302 $5.70
M16 #6 90 BL9322 $6.57
#10 R134a service port BL6103-3 $9.32
#6 R134a service port BL6101-3 $9.19
#6 switch port BL6101-1 $9.64
#6 hose per foot BH6 $2.25
#8 hose per foot BH8 $2.50
#10 hose per foot BH10 $2.75
7/16 female binary switch none $8.50
machined compressor adapter E-bay $49.95
Last edited by Gunpilot; 01-08-2016 at 08:06 AM. Reason: updated a part number
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