For Those Who've Swapped RV2 For Sanden Compressors...

RustyRatRod said
I'm curious. My 75 F250 has it;s original York compressor. It cools good. I converted the system to 134 and it was pretty loud for a while, but that's tapered off now and it's pretty dang quiet. I have no complaints, BUT it does drag a pretty good load when it's running. The York and RV2, while different, ARE still reciprocating compressors, so they are probably comparable in terms of load. If you swapped to a Sanden, could you tell a difference in how much power the Sanden robs?

Hey RRR. I swapped my 73 Swinger from the RV2 and it has made a huge difference. I robbed all the stuff off a ‘78 Diplomat and it bolted right up. I notice a difference in the power it takes to turn it for sure. Also, much quieter than before. The biggest difference though, is how much more efficient it is. It cooled the car down ok with the RV2, but it will freeze you out with this setup. I know it’s not the Sanden you’re asking about, but should offer similar results IMO.