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Kwik Performance Inc. | SKU: K10797

AC Hose and Condenser Kit (1973-80) C10 Chevy - Sanden HD- K10797

$695.00 USD

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Description

Bolt-on kit connects Sanden HD (508/709) A/C compressor to your 1973-80 Chevy Square Body C10 factory A/C system

The 1973–1980 Early Squarebody Custom Fit A/C Hoses

Here’s the hassle-free way to connect a new Sanden A/C compressor to your early Square Body factory system. No unnecessary trips to the A/C shop. No DIY crimping. No tracking down obscure hose fittings. Just bolt and go. That’s the Kwik Performance promise.

The Solution: All 1973–1980 kits include a Vintage Air High-Efficiency Condenser. By moving the connections to the passenger side, we’ve shortened the hose runs, cleaned up your engine bay, and guaranteed that every component in your high-pressure loop is brand new and leak-free.

What's Included / Other Requirements

What’s Included in this kit:

Hoses: #10 suction hose, #8 pressure hose - Hoses are pre-cut to correct lengths and crimped with a electric/hydraulic crimping machine
New Vintage Air high-efficiency condenser
New accumulator/drier
New fixed orifice tube
Trinary safety switch
40 amp fan relay

Other Requirements:

You’ll also need one of the following Kwik Performance AC compressor brackets:

Kwik Performance AC brackets using Sanden HD 508/709 AC compressors:

LS wide mount:

K10470 Corvette spacing
K10471 F-body and GTO spacing
K10472 Truck/LS3 Camaro spacing

L83/86 Gen 5 Trucks:

K10702 (2014-2019)

Big Block Chevy M4 System:

K10654 (P-series PS Pump)
K10655 (Type-2 PS Pump)

Installation Instructions

C10 Sanden HD AC Hose Installation Instructions

C10 Liquid line installation instructions

Kwik Performance AC System Trinary Switch Wiring Instructions (YouTube)

Trinary Switch wiring diagram (pdf)

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why is the aftermarket condenser mandatory for the 1973-80 version?

A: Three reasons; One, the hose connections are often on the driver side and that doesn’t work well with our placement of the compressor on the passenger side. Two, very few factory condensers are still in good operating condition. Three, the OEM condensers were designed for R12 refrigerant (Freon) and are not as efficient when used with R134 or later refrigerants.

Q: The accumulator/drier in your kit doesn’t look exactly like my original. Will it still work?

A: The version we supply will connect just fine to your evaporator. However, we chose to supply a later part number because the fitting that connects to the compressor is in a much more convenient location and makes for cleaner hose routing.

Q: Do I need to add oil to the compressor or the rest of my AC system?

A: The genuine Sanden compressors we sell come with oil. However, you may need to add oil because of new hoses and a new condenser. Here’s a link to a document we created to help you determine how much oil you may need: https://www.kwikperf.com/blogs/news/kwik-performance-ac-installer-s-guide

Q: I see you include a trinary switch. What exactly does it do?

A: “Trinary” indicates it can have up to three functions. First, it is a low pressure safety switch. If there isn’t enough pressure in the system, it won’t allow the compressor to engage. Second, it is also a high pressure safety switch, cutting off the compressor if it builds too much pressure. And third, it can also be wired to send a signal to engage electric fans when the system pressure reaches a certain level. Our installation instructions show how to wire as either a trinary or a binary switch.

Q: What if my truck didn’t come with factory AC or the system is in really poor condition. What are my choices?

A: Not to worry. We also offer complete Vintage Air systems with all new components and controls. This will certainly give you the highest level of comfort and very well may be more cost-effective than trying to renovate your existing system. Either way, we’re happy to help.

Click here for more information: https://www.kwikperf.com/pages/vintage-air

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Chevy C10 AC Hose Kit - Genuine Sanden

Get the AC back up and performing better than ever in your C10 or K5 Square Body. Kwik Performance offers a selection of complete kits with everything you need from the evaporator forward.

81-87 with a good condenser and liquid line? We have a two-hose kit with a new accumulator/dryer, orifice tube, universal PAG oil, O-rings, binary/trinary switch, and service ports.

81-87 with factory air but need a condenser and liquid line? We have a complete kit including a Vintage Air high-efficiency condenser, mounting brackets and a liquid line to connect it to your evaporator.

73-80 with factory air? We have a complete kit with a Vintage Air high-efficiency condenser, mounting brackets, hoses, new accumulator/dryer, orifice tube, universal PAG oil, O-rings, binary/trinary switch, and service ports.

Kwik Performance Inc.

AC Hose and Condenser Kit (1973-80) C10 Chevy - Sanden HD- K10797

$695.00 USD

Bolt-on kit connects Sanden HD (508/709) A/C compressor to your 1973-80 Chevy Square Body C10 factory A/C system

The 1973–1980 Early Squarebody Custom Fit A/C Hoses

Here’s the hassle-free way to connect a new Sanden A/C compressor to your early Square Body factory system. No unnecessary trips to the A/C shop. No DIY crimping. No tracking down obscure hose fittings. Just bolt and go. That’s the Kwik Performance promise.

The Solution: All 1973–1980 kits include a Vintage Air High-Efficiency Condenser. By moving the connections to the passenger side, we’ve shortened the hose runs, cleaned up your engine bay, and guaranteed that every component in your high-pressure loop is brand new and leak-free.