Custom AC Hoses (Page 14/19)
2002z28ssconv JUL 06, 02:14 PM
The 3400 manifold that bolts to the back of the compressor has longer tubing on it so the rubber sections are shorter.

I can do them as long as you send me the 3400 manifold. If you have the Fiero manifold too, even better.

I'll let you know my address in your PM.

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CrazyDragn JUL 11, 04:48 PM
Are you still making these if so I have the 3800 hoses but I do not have the hoses they connect to the firewall Fiero AC units If you were to supply the port how much would you charge for me to have this done if I send you the core?

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2002z28ssconv JUL 11, 07:49 PM
155
cam-a-lot JUL 12, 12:27 PM
Does it matter which year of 3800 compressor is used? I have seen a few different compressor part numbers on Rock Auto for 3800 motors from 2002-2012,

Not sure if they have the same fittings for the hose? Also, would be great to charge a few bucks more and include the correct seals for the Fiero end and compressor end? just a suggestion
CrazyDragn JUL 12, 09:19 PM
What if I have everything except the fiero core piece? Then how much?
2002z28ssconv JUL 13, 06:50 AM

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Originally posted by CrazyDragn:

What if I have everything except the fiero core piece? Then how much?



$155.00 (plus $5.00 for paypal if applicable)
2002z28ssconv JUL 13, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by cam-a-lot:

Does it matter which year of 3800 compressor is used? I have seen a few different compressor part numbers on Rock Auto for 3800 motors from 2002-2012,

Not sure if they have the same fittings for the hose? Also, would be great to charge a few bucks more and include the correct seals for the Fiero end and compressor end? just a suggestion



I recommend buying a compressor from a 99 Grand Prix... Or any other mid sized 3800 series 2. Some of the full size cars had compressors with one 1/2" port and one 9/16" port. My car uses this compressor but you have to be careful lining up the hoses on the back of the compressor or they can leak. Series 3 Grand Prix uses another compressor entirely. I have to use the aluminum manifold from that model car because the ports are configured completely different than the series 2 models.

The majority of builds use the standard series 2 compressor. For these I use the manifold from just about any mid sized (2 door) car with a Series 2 3800.

If your donor is a full sized (4 door) car it likely had a larger suction port on the back of the compressor. I still use the same manifold as above but if I know ahead of time I can turn a sleeve on my lathe that goes over the manifold's guide tube so that it fits properly inside the wider port. A wider seal is required but is readily available at most auto stores.

If your donor is a Series 3 Grand Prix, I have to use the manifolds from the S3 Grand Prix. Again, not an issue if I know ahead of time.

I normally quiz people on their setup prior to making their hoses.


As for the seals. I've given the part numbers here but I'd have to charge more to make it worth my time to buy them for you. And we Fiero folk are CHEAP!

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2002z28ssconv JUL 13, 02:10 PM
Get an assortment from Autozone , Advance or O'Reileys. The packages they have here have the flat washer type for the 3800 end as well as the green O-ring type for the Fiero end.
If your compressor has two different size ports, get this one.
http://www.autozone.com/coo...l-sfi-sc/529591_0_0/


If your compressor has two ports of the same diameters, get this one.
http://www.autozone.com/coo...-sc/529580_912831_0/
cam-a-lot JUL 13, 08:30 PM
Great info, thanks!!

And not ALL Fiero owners are cheap buggers..!!! (just 97.4 %)....
2002z28ssconv JUL 13, 09:28 PM
Unfortunately the other 2.6% are broke.