Opinions on Behr AC?

[3elements]

The '76 I was recently given has a Behr AC system. Haven't investigated its condition. Don't remember seeing a lot of positive comments about either of the factory systems in '02s, but also haven't asked the question directly. So:

1) If it's working, is the Behr AC worth a damn?

2) What's the performance/HP cost?

3) Has anybody ever swapped AC from one car to another, and how did it go?

Thanks one and all.

[Napes]

I've been driving a ' 75 here in So. AZ for the past 28 yrs. w/ a Behr A/C system and it does a pretty good job of keeping the interior confy. I've had little trouble with the system over all these yrs. Replaced the York compressor with a Sanden rotary when I first owned the car, and, 27 yrs. later, had to replace it again. My wife's been driving her ' 76 for 11 yrs. now and we replaced her compressor about a year ago with a Sanden rotary. Her car has a Clardy setup which has a console layout I like less than the Behr's. Considering we have summer temps between 100º and 110º I think the A/C in the ' 02s do OK. Maybe not up to the standards of the past 15 yrs., or so, but not bad for 34-yr. old cars.

Bob Napier

[randerson]

I have a Behr in my 74 TII with a Sanden compressor and it works great.

Doesnot use nearly as much HP as the York compressor.

Took a 100 mile ride over the weekend with my wife and she thinks it great.

Randy Anderson

[jgerock]

I can tell you Randy's A/C works really well - even while sitting in the back seat. I bummed a ride in their car after the 2008 V@V event to the downtown bar (Thanks again Randy!).

I don't use mine very often. I like driving with the windows open since I work in a cold office building all day.

I have a Behr in my 74 TII with a Sanden compressor and it works great.

Doesnot use nearly as much HP as the York compressor.

Took a 100 mile ride over the weekend with my wife and she thinks it great.

Randy Anderson

[Guest Anonymous]

Randy, Can you give me more information on the compressor you are using? We have a 1974 2002tii with a dead compressor and we can't find out what to order to replace it. Your post sounds like you like what you have.

[ingraham]

I have Behr in my '72 tii. It does a reasonably good job, even with a York compressor, and I'm glad I have it. I bought a set of used Behr parts to install on my '76.

[John_in_VA]

Had one in my '76 and now in the '74. Over 20 years with York compressors and no problems. Be sure to close the sliders for the floor & windshield fresh air vents, and point both A/C vent toward you!

[FarFromStock]

Any suggestions on where to find a replacement evaporator and expansion valve for the Behr? Mine is leaking on my '75 and I can't seem to find a source for either used or new. Thanks!