[DML] 508 or 510, what is the answer?! Vin 3323 Update

["brandelorean" <brandelorean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Everyone,

We actually got the body over the frame this last week and I'm slowly 
hooking everything up so that I can drop the body onto the frame and 
get everything tightened down (hopefully for the last time).  I will 
be posting a few more pics under Vin 3323 Restoration tonight.  

My main question is regarding the AC System.  I am using an Eagle 
Premier Engine and was wondering if I should go with the Sanden 508 
or the Sanden 510?  I'm going with the 6 groove configuration so they 
atleast provide that (based off what I saw on Ebay).

Is there a big difference in the two different models?  I know the 
510 has 10 cubic inches and the 508 is 8 but is there a tremendous 
difference between the two?  I definitely see the price 
difference :)  

I'm also wondering about the Accumulator/Drier, how do I know if it's 
good or not?  With Vin 3323, I have the earlier version with the 
connection on the bottom.  The system was connected but drained when 
I got the vehicle and I'd really like to not replace anything I don't 
have to.  

The accumulator stated on the DML for converting over to R134A states 
a 1986 Corvette Accumulator/Drier that will work with both 134a & R12 
if you convert back.  Does this mean I could use a 508 or 510 
compressor and use the 86' corvette accumulator/drier, pop in a new 
orifice tube, and recharge the system?  (Does that drier work with 
the older setup?)

If I went that far should I just go the R134A way?    

I'd like to hear your opinions on what you'd do, to get the AC 
working in the cheapest way possible.  It's not a necessity as 
getting the car running if my first priority....but I'd like to hook 
everything AC-wise up before I drop the body and have a set-in-stone 
direction of what I'll eventually do when I get to the AC.

Thanks for you input!

Brandon
Vin 3323







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