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Old 08-06-2013, 08:12 PM
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serpetine conversion

I am getting ready to fit my 440 in my 72 charger and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on a serpentine conversion kit. I have to purchase compressor, alternator and power steering pump anyway. I was thinking about the march street kit. any thoughts
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something i ran across. i might be wrong but look out for this. an O.E.M. intake manifold from a 383 or 440 that did NOT have a factory A/C on it, may not let an A/C bracket fit cause the bracket sets on top of the front foot of the O.E.M. intake manifold. i an NOT positive about this. but keep it in mind.
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mine was a factory a/c car but I did not get any of factory stuff but the intake is from a 73 a/c car. thanks for the heads up. this is my first mopar so I am learning as I go
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March is one of the best out on the market at the moment. Not too many other choices for us Mopar guy's....
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used to sell March & install them bolt the brackets on loose first & figure where you put the washers needed to shim it in areas because not all blocks are Machined the same

Otherwise the only kit out there that covers all accessories
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thanks, that is kinda what I had found looking on the web but it is nice get some ones opinion that has used the product. Is the a/c compressor compatible with factory controls and dryer or is a after market product work better. I don't have any of the factory stuff and evaporator coil has sat uncapped since 1986.
Old 08-08-2013, 04:24 PM
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Better ask if they have a kit to retrofit the SD508 comp. You'll want to do this if you have not already done it.
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are you talking about march when you say they
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On a side note, Andy where are the pictures? I want to see this car!
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I uploaded some to an album but I cant figure out how to put in to my reply. it is still real rough but a labor of love
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March

Just installed the March in my 440/53 Chrysler Wagon. Installation was straight forward and the quality of this system is first class. The kit I bought included the water pump, AC, power steering, and alternator.
Pricy but worth it in the end.
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Those work great...
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Let's see the rest of the car.
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You will notice the compressor is different and will not be in the stock location so the intake shouldn't matter... You will need a R134 retro kit for the air..

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Rest or the car😃

Originally Posted by Iowan
Let's see the rest of the car.
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That's cool!
I've had a thing for wagons, probably from taking vacations back in the sixties as a kid.
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That's not a car, its a land yacht! Nice ride.
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Thanks

Thanks guys, I have always liked the old Chrysler wagons so I thought I would give one a try. I really lucked out on this one it is absolutely a rust free desert car. I bought it unseen from a dealer in South Dakota.
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If you are near Toledo,Oh. It would be great to see that wagon at the MOPAR Blast in Sept
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Sounds like a plan...car should be done this summer. I live 25miles north of Detroit so Toledo is no problem. What is the date?
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The show is open to any Chrysler product. Bring others with you. Always like to see different cars. I make it a point to go to at least one new show a year for that reason. This dealer is about 1/2 mile off Rt23.
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