Author Topic: 6.1 Hemi Conversion A/C adding questions. (Read 3785 times)

pywell · « **on:** April 15, 2012 - 07:17:48 PM »

We are installing a 6.1 hemi in our 74 Challenger. Has anyone added A/C? The car is originally not with A/C and I am trying to figure out what I need to piece together to get it all going. Im hoping that someone has done this or at least put enough thought into it to get me started in the right direction.

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thedodgeboys · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2012 - 07:26:49 PM »

I would use a kit like this one if I were doing a non ac car http://www.vintageair.com/catalog11/pg31wc.pdf

pywell · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2012 - 08:41:43 PM »

Looks very promising I will have to check that out. thanks for the link. It looks very well done and complete. Has anyone on this board used this kit at all?

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Travis72 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2012 - 11:22:23 PM »

I have one and it's a nice kit, but don't have the AC lines hooked up yet. I bought the kit without the compressor and instead bought a compressor from a 5.7 hemi car from a recycling yard for cheap. Mine is a semi-custom install. The Vintage air kit is meant to go through the hole where the factory blower motor was, but I'm trying to hide the lines. Anyway you can check out install pictures in my thread (page 21):

http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=28465.0

Travis
72 Cuda

pilotusmc · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2013 - 05:15:14 AM »

I put a 6.1 in my challenger. I used the stock a/c compressor. You have to knotch the frame and cut the back mount off the compressor to make it work but it will. I used a 2006 Dodge Charger condensor ..it mounted great in front of the radiator. Had to make small modifications to the radiator support but it is obvious what needs to be done when you do this.

This allowed me to use the 2006 hemi a/c lines also... I trashed the huge 70 ac can under the dash and went with the classic auto air one...some mods to hook up the evap.....I have photos.... email me pilotusmc@aol.com

johns cuda shop · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2013 - 09:32:06 AM »

I just used the front engine accessory kit from BPE , The compressor mounts on the drivers side with no interference . http://www.bpeusa.com/61LHemiFKIT.asp

pilotusmc · « **Reply #6 on:** December 28, 2013 - 02:44:58 AM »

I am using the Vintage AUTO AIR system....using my stock compressor from the 6.1 hemi.....stock 2006 Dodge Charger condensor....The condensor fits great in front of the radiator with minor mods to the radiator support...looks nice....I have the hoses from the 2006 charger and a local company here made me custom hoses using the ends form my stock hoses....have not fired it up yet but looks great

johns cuda shop · « **Reply #7 on:** December 28, 2013 - 06:46:55 AM »

Quote from: pilotusmc on December 28, 2013 - 02:44:58 AM

I am using the Vintage AUTO AIR system....using my stock compressor from the 6.1 hemi.....stock 2006 Dodge Charger condensor....The condensor fits great in front of the radiator with minor mods to the radiator support...looks nice....I have the hoses from the 2006 charger and a local company here made me custom hoses using the ends form my stock hoses....have not fired it up yet but looks great

Sounds interesting . Any pictures?

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