The compressor shop said they could add a v-groove to this compressor. The customer will have to deal with any alignment issues. Sweet! Single or double? What size belt? What diameter pulley? Thanks, Earl See this is why I brought it up before. You tell me what you want, otherwise, I'm chasing rabb...

Tim wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 1:37 pm The compressor shop said they could add a v-groove to this compressor. The customer will have to deal with any alignment issues.

Sweet! Single or double? What size belt? What diameter pulley?


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Tim wrote: ↑Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:02 pm There are no OE V7 available as far as I know. I just asked the compressor shop.

Hello Tim,
The V7 application would be 1998-02 Camaro Firebird 5.7L 1137018.


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I managed to score a GM delphi V7 core to use for mocking up purposes. I also sourced a v-belt clutch kit that fits GM V7 compressors. Unfortunately Delphi no longer produces the V7. Please review the current plan. *Use a GM V7 compressor, from Tim if he can source a good brand. *Back off the OE exp...

bohica2xo,
Here is a cutaway pic of the txv. How would I lock it open? Just back the adjustment clear off?


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Pics of the original compressor mount.



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OE Sanden, not import. Find a better price for a true OE Sanden. Let me know. 14-SD4663NC Thanks, you will be my first stop. I haven't priced anything yet. Did you find out if a V7 can use a V5 v-belt clutch/pulley? I'm willing to buy a V7 and a clutch/pulley. What for mounting options exist for a ...

Yeah that thing is a chinese frankenstein from a 24v chinese excavator. We are not even sure it is variable displacement. I gave you the link to a real V7 in my last post. Belt tension can be accomplished in a few ways. A solid cast iron mount may already have much of what is needed. I would guess ...

You need to know more than just a V7 or whatever model you plan to go with. You can make adjustments on your end but if I were to try and make one up I would be asking these questions from the customer. Guage line Pully dia Ear's threaded or not Rear Head Spade connector Voltage Correct, but most o...