68 2Door Post Factory A/C + Magnum 360 w/serpentine combined?

[mopower76]

I need some opinions!
I just picked up a fairly clean 1968 Dart 2 Door Sedan with factory AC.
It's sunburst yellow with a black bench interior.

The question is I am using a 2001 Magnum 360 with all of the front drive serpentine accessories. I have done this (simple) swap before but never with a factory AC car.
I was wanting to see what you all thought about using the original AC system on the dart with the new style compressor on the magnum serpentine ... Will it all mesh ok? And what parts aside from replacing o-rings with 134-a compliant o-rings should be replaced? Part #'s and where to find them would be appreciated.
Thanks

 

[mopower76]

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This one is going to be a total budget build, I want junk yard parts for the extra comforts to work I.e. Junkyard motor and accessories. I'm wanting this thing to look like it does now, (fresh from the field we pulled it from)with great creature comforts inside and an inviting interior. Modern V8 power and cross country reliability.

Thanks in advance!

 

[RustyRatRod]

You're probably gonna have to have some custom hoses fabbed up. No big deal. Most any big truck shop that makes hydraulic hoses can do it. They may have to use your ends.

 

[Woods74]

I plan on the same thing, you aren't alone.

 

[mopower76]

I plan on the same thing, you aren't alone.

Great job on your build! Love to see the finished product, I'll see what you come up with first I'm sure!

 

[Woods74]

Hey thanks, I need to get the cam working, I'll let you know when I get pics up!!

 

[jbc426]

Hopefully you are going to run the EFI too. That makes a world of difference when done right.

 

[mopower76]

Hopefully you are going to run the EFI too. That makes a world of difference when done right.

Funny you say that, we were just discussing how exactly to use the factory computer after the engine harness. is there a harness I will need to get to power up the computer so that i don't have to use the underdash wiring also?

This is new territory for me, I've always carb'd the magnum motors in the past. Wanting to have a turbo on it I think the injection might be better than a blow through carb. (5psi max)

 

[mopower76]

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[jbc426]

Funny you say that, we were just discussing how exactly to use the factory computer after the engine harness. is there a harness I will need to get to power up the computer so that i don't have to use the underdash wiring also?

This is new territory for me, I've always carb'd the magnum motors in the past. Wanting to have a turbo on it I think the injection might be better than a blow through carb. (5psi max)

Although my computer sits just to the outside of the glove box behind the dash, there are no wires hooked up inside the car for it, just 4 wires under the hood, start 1, start 2(cranking 12V) ground and constant 12v. The reflash with the SCT Tuner is the cool part.

 

[mopower76]

"The reflash with the SCT Tuner is the cool part."

So where are these wires located? You wouldn't know where to find a schematic or have one would ya?
Thanks in advance!

 

[mopower76]

That quote was supposed to go here - SCT tuner for the vehicle the computer came from or...?

 

[jbc426]

That quote was supposed to go here - SCT tuner for the vehicle the computer came from or...?

The SCT was ordered through Sean at HemiFever. I told him the computer is out of a 1998 Dodge Ram Pick-up with a 5-speed. I have a bigger can than the stock computer likes, so he allowed for that.

The four wires hook up just outside the main bulkhead near the master cylinder.

 

[mopower76]

OK thanks, I might post again once I get closer to pulling the motor/computer/harness out of the truck.
Thanks again!