78-82 Vintage Air Gen V Air Condition System
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The Gen V is Vintage Air's most powerful and intelligent climate control system. The Gen V uses an exclusive fully electronic microprocessor control system that eliminates cables or vacuum connections. Separate high-capacity copper parallel-flow heat coil and aluminum plate-and fin-cooling coils provide outstanding performance and instant temperature adjustments.
Specifically designed for 1978-1982 Corvette with factory air condition. Now you can have OEM quality comfort; including high volume blower, infinite dash and floor blending, all while retaining the factory look inside your C3 Corvette. Utilizes new ac control panel designed for 1977-1982 C3 Corvette consoles.
1978-1982 Corvette Gen-V SureFit System Features:
- Fully electronic Heat/Cool/Defrost system
- Infinite just-right-temperature air blending
- Infinite blower fan speed adjustment
- High-volume dehumidified defrost mode
- Separate high-capacity aluminum plate & fin cooling coil
- Copper/brass CuproBraze parallel-flow heater coil
- Mounts behind the dash
- Includes new control panel with factory style slides
- Bolt-in condenser kit with integral drier bracket, safety switch and hard lines
- Heater and refrigerant lines route through fresh air opening in firewall for a cleaner look and increased engine clearance
- Air Condition exits through original dash vents
- Detailed, step-by-step installation manual with photos
This kit is designed as a direct install for 1978-1982 Corvettes with factory air condition. Can also be used on 1978-1979 Corvette without factory air, however additional modifications to firewall for mounting may be required.
Complete kits include everything in the evaporator kit plus all under-hood components such as compressor engine brackets condenser with brackets preformed refrigerant lines drier fittings hardware and installation instructions. Evaporator kit comes complete with all mounting brackets, hardware, louvers, duct hose, wiring harness and installation instructions.
Note: Some installations may require additional engine pulleys not included with kits. You must provide pulleys, V-belts, heater hoses and refrigerant.
Vintage Air Item Number 964233.
| Model Year | 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
|---|---|
| Base Unit of Measure | EA |
| Search Description | C3 CORVETTE AIR CONDITIONING UPGRADE UPDATE |
| Net Weight | 0.100000 |
Vintage Air
Vintage Air claims to be the “World’s Fastest Air Conditioning Company” not because their products cool your car faster than another brand (although they might), but because their products are designed specifically for high-speed, high-performance street rods. Does the A/C in your C1, C2, or C3 Corvette not cool like it should? Jack Chisenhall’s team at Vintage Air has developed the perfect solution for your car. Zip carries their Gen IV A/C system, and believe us, it works. Not just for “street rods”, you can trust Vintage Air to be perfect for your Corvette.