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Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-83, #3B

5.00 out of 5
(14 customer reviews)

$1,338.00

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Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-83, #3B

Our Kuehl Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-83, #3B offers you the widest choice of necessary details to get your air conditioning system up and running. Our Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-1983, #3B, is suggested where budget is your prime concern. We also offer more comprehensive kits you can read about below, under "You may also like...". The Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-83, #3B  kit offers many benefits over the original York or Tecumseh compressor found on the early Porsche 911. Our Kuehl 507 Porsche 911 air conditioning compressor uses a "wobble-plate" to move five smaller pistons, as compared to the Porsche 911 York air conditioning compressor that uses a crankshaft to move two large pistons. Our Kuehl 507 Porsche 911 air conditioning compressor's wobble-plate design requires less horse power to turn and runs smoother than the old Porsche 911 York compressor, and is a better match for the condenser area. Our Kuehl 507 Porsche 911 air conditioning compressor kit uses less engine compartment space making engine maintenance easier (spark plug or oil filter R&R). Our Kuehl 507 Porsche 911 compressor comes with our Kuehl Kwick light weight steel mounting adapter bracket which bolts directly to the original York base. The Kuehl Kwick light weight steel adapter bracket has been CAD designed to reduce weight but not sacrifice strength where it is needed. Compared to cheap cast aluminum brackets offered by knock-off competitors, the Kuehl bracket will save you lots of time during installation and you’ll avoid the knuckle scraping during belt alignment as experienced with cheap kits. Fits these “narrow body” Applications
  • LH drive models
  • Porsche 911 non-turbo, 1977-1983 *with front condensers*
  • *Cars from 1977 onward with factory air typically have front condensers, however they can be found on earlier year vehicles.
  • Drier located in LH front fender
Kit # 3B Includes
  • New compressor with clutch, compatible with R134a and R12
  • Ester refrigerant oil, compatible with R134a or R12
  • R134a charge port adapters.
  • Kuehl Kwick mounting bracket & hardware
  • New compressor to rear deck lid condenser barrier hose line assembly with SAE approved crimped fittings and our high-low pressure switch feature. The condenser side fitting of the hose assembly will be flare.
  • New compressor to evaporator barrier line assembly with SAE approved crimped fittings. The evaporator side fitting of the hose assembly will be flare.
  • New rear deck lid condenser to front condenser barrier line assembly with SAE approved crimped fittings. Both condenser side fittings of the hose assembly will be flare.
  • New front condenser to drier barrier line assembly with SAE approved crimped fittings. The condenser side fitting of the hose assembly will be flare.
  • New receiver drier to expansion valve barrier line assembly with SAE approved crimped fittings. The expanion valve inlet side fitting of the hose assembly will be flare.
  • New Receiver Drier, Porsche configuration.
  • Detailed installation instructions
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty on Compressor, 3 Year Limited Warranty on Hose Lines
Note – before you order: This kit is for cars originally having factory type a/c, having:
  • A) a Behr brand evaporator box, where the compressor to evaporator hose is routed from engine compartment, under the RH side belly pan, under the steering rack and up into the smuggler’s box area (evaporator well), and the hose is connected to the evaporator’s outlet pipe which points towards the LH side front fender perse, as opposed to some other brand ac systems where the evaporator’s outlet hose was routed through the RH side front fender well. If you have any doubt of the hose routing please call us or send an email to discuss the hose arrangement before ordering, we can customize any hose you require easily prior to shipment however not so easily after shipment.
  • B) York type compressor base plates supported on the rear engine mount and head, as opposed to some earlier aftermarket compressor base plates that were supported on the cam chain cover studs. The preferred compressor base plate arrangement is supported on the rear engine mount. If you have any doubt of the mount type please call us or send an email to discuss this before ordering. We have new factory type compressor base mounts in stock.
  • C) The front condenser was more commonly found on cars with factory air starting around 1975, however verify if you car has a front condenser arrangement. If you have any doubt as to whether you do or don’t have a front condenser please call us or send an email to discuss the hose arrangement before ordering. We can customize any hose set you require easily prior to shipment however not so easily after shipment.
  • D) Verify that your condenser, evaporator and expansion valve side fittings are “flare” type.
  • E) When you place your order please note in the drop down box the current type of refrigerant oil in your system. We  provide in the shipment either Ester or PAG. Mineral oil was used with original R12 refrigerant. Ester can be used with either R12 or R134a refrigerants. PAG can only be used with R134a refrigerant. If you are unsure as to what refrigerant oil you presently have please contact us and we will assist you.

14 reviews for Porsche 911 AC Compressor Upgrade Kit, 1977-83, #3B

  1. 5 out of 5

    Anonymous

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  2. 5 out of 5

    Jim G.

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  3. 5 out of 5

    Robert Clark

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    Griffith’s was great Very knowledgeable. After giving them bad info and receiving wrong parts they corrected everything promptly It was a pleasure to work with them and I will use them again

  4. 5 out of 5

    Vince E.

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    Very nicely organized

  5. 5 out of 5

    Arthur Cunningham

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    Great value. Exactly fit a total new assembly right down to the fasteners and the compressor stand. Good people, as I recall, from the info man who said, ” Hey, I even dream of putting the hoses together..”

  6. 5 out of 5

    VIRGIL McCollum

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    All good.

  7. 5 out of 5

    Dan

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    Excellent well made products!

  8. 5 out of 5

    Marc L.

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    Absolutely thrilled with the new AC. These folks are the gurus on making classic 911s cooool.. 5 Stars!!

  9. 5 out of 5

    James Ayers

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    Great quality, hoses are labeled and instructions are on point. Griffith’s is very helpful with any questions that may arise. The cool Guru for sure.

  10. 5 out of 5

    Manfred Franz Chwojka

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    Great Products, Excellent fit, Good Value, Great service.

  11. 5 out of 5

    SAM S.

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    I have been in the automotive business over 40 years. This kit fits like a glove. Lines are clearly marked for DIY guys, super convenient for old pros. Clear instructions. Everything included. Thank you !

  12. 5 out of 5

    Hans N.

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    Complete A/C kit is very nice up-date for stock A/C system, shipping was very fast. I had to buy also front condenser and this one looks much better and much better made.

  13. 5 out of 5

    Sanders D.

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    Great kit, worked well.

  14. 5 out of 5

    Ron Wachtler

    Excellent assistance

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Warranty

Griffiths offers a limited warranty for all products.

Briefly, our time period of our limited warranty is as follows:

ProductWarranty
Barrier hoses3 Years
Condensers3 Years
Compressors1 Year
Driers3 Years
Electrical Components1 Year
Expansion Valves2 Years
Fuel Lines3 Years
Oil Lines3 Years
Mechanical Hardware1 Year
Vents1 Year

For complete details of our Limited Warranties please visit our Warranties page.

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