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Best a/c compressor for late model Panteras

peterhpeterhMember
I'm looking for some advice on which compressor is the best replacement for the one in my 1989 GT5. It already has a rotary compressor, which I assume was installed by the factory. However, it is difficult to see the make and model number while it is still in the car. Should I pull it and replace it with the same brand, or use some other type of compressor? I have read that Model No. 508 Sankyo or else Sanden SD508 style, model 8390 compressors are the best for early model cars; is there any difference for late model cars?

In case I can't re-use my bracket if I go to a Sankyo or Sanden compressor, do any of the vendors sell kits for a 351W application?

Any advice or experience you could share would be appreciated.

- Peter
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H Hawaii (Guest)
What is so special about the Pantera rotary compressor that we have to buy it from a vendor instead of your local Napa store? Smiler
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Originally posted by lastpushbutton:
I run the Sandeen compressor. It is designd for 134a I have been pleased withe the performance. You should definatly go to 134a as r12 becomes unavailabe. I aquired it from Pantera East in Fla.
peterhpeterhMember
No Ford parts dealer could match up the part numbers on my factory compressor. However, one parts supplier let my friend into their warehouse, where he rummaged around until he found an exact match. It turns out that, except for the part number, the compressor is identical to the generic late 1980s Ford pickup truck unit.

So, yes, you can get it at NAPA, your Ford dealer, and probably even your local corner convenience store. And I can attest that it will work.
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accobraaccobraMember
And what if we want to keep the car 100% stock and rebuild or buy anew YORK style original compressor ..R-12 is available .. where would we go for that ???

To all consider your self warned ! LOL the R-22 in your house in the next couple years will also be discontinued .. and the new refigerant will NOT be compatible with your old HOME system .. The new refrigerant runs at double the pressure so the system will need to be replaced when it fails.

Ron

Ron
peterhpeterhMember
Ron & Dave:

I can't say what will work for earlier model Panteras. Mine is a 1989 and came with a 351 Windsor. DeTomaso obtained these truck motors to put into Panteras in the late 1980s after their supply of Australian 351 Clevelands ran out. Therefore, it makes sense that they would have installed the same compressor Ford was putting in their pickups at the time.

All I'm saying is that, for late model cars like mine, the stock replacement is a standard Ford pickup truck compressor which can be obtained pretty much anywhere. There is no need to go to a Maserati dealer, or to pay a premium at a specialty vendor. Anyone who doesn't believe me is welcome to come and see the unit installed and happily working in my car.
lmguylmguyMember
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Originally posted by accobra:
And what if we want to keep the car 100% stock and rebuild or buy anew YORK style original compressor ..R-12 is available .. where would we go for that ???

To all consider your self warned ! LOL the R-22 in your house in the next couple years will also be discontinued .. and the new refigerant will NOT be compatible with your old HOME system .. The new refrigerant runs at double the pressure so the system will need to be replaced when it fails.

Ron

Ron


Ron:
If you want an original york style compressor for your car here is the Ford part number for the compressor that went on my 74 L model.
D9ZZ-19V703-AARM
available from your local Ford Dealer.
it should mount right up with the brackets that are on the car( assuming it is still original).
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