Custom AC Hoses (Page 4/19)
Dennis LaGrua AUG 27, 11:03 PM
I like the idea of the hose mounted switch port. I had to buy the port nipple and aluminum braze it to the high side line as below. I know what you are saying about tooling up to make these. Just the hose crimp die set alone cost $175.00, then add the refrigerant hose, hose fittings and the hose ferrules. The first dozen or so hoses sold and you break even! Just for info. I am not selling these as I have zero time to make them for anyone else.





and yes I know that the refrigerant pressure sensor should have been on the other end but when I built the harness the connector just dropped down on that side, so I built the hose accordingly.
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2002z28ssconv AUG 28, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

...I know what you are saying about tooling up to make these... The first dozen or so hoses sold and you break even!...



Truer words have never been spoken. These things always seem so much easier on paper before you get started.
FIEROSMIGLA AUG 30, 10:27 PM
Sent you a PM I'm ready for a set with switch I can pay pal tonight , Very nice job on this

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nosrac SEP 01, 11:33 PM
PM. Sent !
2002z28ssconv SEP 02, 08:57 PM
***Edited for update***

I have found one more variable...
Some of the AC compressors have the same diameter discharge and suction ports. The fittings I have on hand have nubs that are the same diameter that fit into those ports.
Now we are finding that some of the compressors have a larger diameter port on the suction side. I tried to find a suitable substitute but have yet to see anything that would work. All of the manifolds I found, that had the larger nub for the suction side, routed the lines toward the passenger side and ours need to go toward the driver side. However I have also found that if you're careful, you can get the washer seal for the larger port and it will just be loose around the smaller nub. When you bolt it onto the compressor center it up and it will still seal. If you don't want to do that, you'll need a compressor with both ports the same diameter.

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grsychckn SEP 04, 09:14 AM
PM Sent.
2002z28ssconv JAN 25, 07:11 PM
Just giving a bump. This set is on it's way to North Florida tomorrow morning.


The pressure switch port was also included.


I only have 3 of the Fiero manifolds left so please send yours in if you order a set. They're worth $30.
I only need that end, so small box shipping will be cheaper. I'll cut the remnants of the original hose and crimp sleeve off. Just leave them on there.



I also have finally gotten ahold of a car that had WCF headers. So I now have another design that will work with those. The big problem there is that the down pipe from the headers comes about 1/4" from where the stock tubes are on the driver's side frame rail. Then there's very little room between the firewall and the headers once you get to the center of the car. The hoses end up looking like S's but my WCF header edition is now ready for sale too.
Luke JAN 25, 09:51 PM
Glad you are still making these. I will be ordering 2 sets closer to spring. Too friggen cold right now to touch wrenches....lol

Free bump
FIEROSMIGLA JAN 25, 10:30 PM

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Originally posted by 2002z28ssconv:

Just giving a bump. This set is on it's way to North Florida tomorrow morning.


The pressure switch port was also included.


I only have 3 of the Fiero manifolds left so please send yours in if you order a set. They're worth $30.
I only need that end, so small box shipping will be cheaper. I'll cut the remnants of the original hose and crimp sleeve off. Just leave them on there.



I also have finally gotten ahold of a car that had WCF headers. So I now have another design that will work with those. The big problem there is that the down pipe from the headers comes about 1/4" from where the stock tubes are on the driver's side frame rail. Then there's very little room between the firewall and the headers once you get to the center of the car. The hoses end up looking like S's but my WCF header edition is now ready for sale too.



These A/C hoses are great my chop has the WCF headers he does very nice work A+++++

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1987 FIERO GT BLACK CHOP 3.8 SWAP IN PROGRESS
1988 FIERO GT BLACK 5spd
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2002 Trans Am Ram Air 5000 miles
2014 Corvette Stingray
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2013 Mercedes C Class

2002z28ssconv MAY 13, 06:13 AM
I only have one more of the sections from the Fiero hose. If anyone has an old hose they aren't using, I'll make the same offer as before. Once I run out, buyers will have to send me one in order to get an AC hose made.

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