340 6 pack - possible too add a/c?

[cuda346pk]

OK I am not quite ready yet to make this upgrade but hopefully before summer. I am planning to use a Vintage Air system, but will the compressor fit under the 6 pack base plate? I know it is possible on a big block but how about a small block? Looks to me like I will need to use a different compressor than is supplied with the VA system or at least some tight 90* ends on the hoses as they come out the top of the compressor. I guess if it just won't clear I could swap to individual filters on the 6 pack to give a little more room but hopefully it won't come to that as I will need the A/C here in Georgia this summer.

[cuda346pk]

Nobody out there tried this before? Come on I can't believe that.

[Chryco Psycho]

I have not tried it or seen it done , I lived in the coldest part of the world most of my life & never used A/C .
 The Sanden compressors are smaller & the 340 intake is taller than the 440 so in theory it should be possible

[cuda346pk]

I have not tried it or seen it done , I lived in the coldest part of the world most of my life & never used A/C .
 The Sanden compressors are smaller & the 340 intake is taller than the 440 so in theory it should be possible

Thanks Cryco. That is better news than you gave me about pulleys at least. You aren't in the coldest anymore are ya? Bet you would need ac now if you car was there.

[Sean]

I too haven't seen it but heard that it's possible and all you have to do is cut a notch out of the base of the air cleaner.  Don't know if that's with a stock compressor or with a smaller VA unit...

Sean 

[cuda346pk]

I too haven't seen it but heard that it's possible and all you have to do is cut a notch out of the base of the air cleaner.  Don't know if that's with a stock compressor or with a smaller VA unit...

Sean

Ok 2 positive replies, I like that. Is the compressor with the Vintage air system the smallest option I have?

[Chryco Psycho]

why not email vintage air & see what they can tell you ?
actually no , I rarely use A/C here at all , , all my vehicles here have it & I just run with the widows or vents open

[cuda346pk]

why not email vintage air & see what they can tell you ?
actually no , I rarely use A/C here at all , , all my vehicles here have it & I just run with the widows or vents open

I will, I just thought there was so much experience on here I would find someone who has already been there as companies are not always the most helpful or forthcoming if you need any info regarding non stock stuff.
I guess as long as the winds are moving it stays cool being so near the ocean, enjoy - I KNOW i WILL ONE DAY SOON.

[340_6pak]

I have a 340 6 pak and a sanden compressor. I did have to trim the air cleaner housing, but not much. I can post pics if you need them.

[cuda346pk]

I have a 340 6 pak and a sanden compressor. I did have to trim the air cleaner housing, but not much. I can post pics if you need them.

Thanks, great to know I am not going to run into a big problem, of course it just got pushed back a little longer, had to order a new front carb today. Pics of what you had to trim would be great. Also do your lines come out the back top of the compressor?

[TinCuda]

OK I am not quite ready yet to make this upgrade but hopefully before summer. I am planning to use a Vintage Air system, but will the compressor fit under the 6 pack base plate? I know it is possible on a big block but how about a small block? Looks to me like I will need to use a different compressor than is supplied with the VA system or at least some tight 90* ends on the hoses as they come out the top of the compressor. I guess if it just won't clear I could swap to individual filters on the 6 pack to give a little more room but hopefully it won't come to that as I will need the A/C here in Georgia this summer.

I was also considering the Vintage Air system and I guess that I never thought about if it would fit under my six pack air cleaner.  You say that you know that it will fit a big block.  Have you seen one.  I should have put two and two together in that the 426 and 440 six pack did not come with A/C frrom the factory.


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[cuda346pk]

I was also considering the Vintage Air system and I guess that I never thought about if it would fit under my six pack air cleaner.  You say that you know that it will fit a big block.  Have you seen one.  I should have put two and two together in that the 426 and 440 six pack did not come with A/C frrom the factory.


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I have not seen one personally but searching the threads shows at least one setup. I am real surprised so few have dealt with this but I guess us lowly small block folks are even rarer. 

[Chryco Psycho]

We did a 71 Charger with a 440+6 , cruise cont & air using the Sanden comp , it was tight but it fit

[340_6pak]

Remember, this is a 340, not a big block.

[Sean]

 

Remember, this is a 340, not a big block.

Who makes the compressor?

Thanks!
Sean