Quesation- my 89 crx si currently has a Matsushita a/c compressor, and has worked fine in the past. With most b series swaps, people who want to retain the a/c, often buy a conversion bracket that allows them to use a d series compressor on a b series engine!
I now have an Innovative a/c mount bracke, BUT, it is made for Sanden compressors.

Can i just buy the other style? Will my lines attatch the same way, correctly?

Thanks!!

 

As far as I know, the AC lines mount differently on the Sanden and Matsu compressors. The Lines are also routed differently. Was looking for a Matsu compressor at the junkyard a couple of weeks ago and came to the conclusion a Sanden would not work

 

My A/C setup on 90 DX hatch with LS swap:
- keep the original B series A/C
- Get the integra (90-93) A/C lines ends ( from JY)
- upper line fits perfect from the firewall to A/C ) .
- take off the lower line end from your car ( you just need the part from the radiator to the A/C end, you might need to drop the front bumper for more easy to work on), measure the length and figure out its shape
- Now you have the line with 2 aluminium ends , which bolds on radiator and A/C ends , you just need to custom on the A/C end only by extend the midlde rubber part, and replace the A/C end with the Integra's (it costs me about $40.00 from the profectinal hoses custom)
- it works perfect on mine !

PM me for Qs,
good luck !

 

^^ Amazing information, exactly what will help me out, thank you.

I guess my onnly question now is, which b series compressor do i need, or are they all the same? I have access to many different generations, so it would be good to know

 

Hasport's EF AC bracket works with the matsushita compressors. Sell your Innovative and buy the Hasport.

 

Sorry to jump in but will any d-series compressor work with an 89 si?

 

we need someone to verify this !

 

how about comparing the part number btwn the two ? just a thought here....

 

There are at least 2 types of D-series ac compressors, and they are not interchangeable.

Deetz- I have a GSR compressor on my B16, it's a Denso. I would recommend getting a compressor designed for R134a so there are no conversion issues. The P72 and PR3 brackets are the same. Take the newer hoses and your old Matsushita hoses to a hydraulics shop. They can make the hybrid hoses. This is the route I went and has been working well.

 

I just want to thank you guys for the heads up with the information so far. I got the chance to hit up a junk yard today, and bought the DA Integra lines for $15. When the car comes back from paint, and i get everything together, i'll see exactly what needs to be modded. I will try and provide pics for others....thanks!!!!