Vintage Air 88-94 System

[GMC_YA_L8R]

Came across this article from GM Authority. Looks like a pretty sweet system. I'm still light-years away from worrying about AC in my truck but it's good to know that some aftermarket companies are trying to fill the voids on these OBS trucks.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/07/vintage-air-launches-1988-94-chevy-and-gmc-truck-bolt-in-climate-control-system/amp/

 

[Matt98]

It's probably cheaper to just use factory parts and retrofit them into the truck, though it is neat to see they finally support them

 

[DerekTheGreat]

The controls look a little chincy, as does the color [mis]match. Looking at the knobs, I initially thought it would be a mechanical system. No recirc button?

 

[bluex]

The controls look a little chincy, as does the color [mis]match. Looking at the knobs, I initially thought it would be a mechanical system. No recirc button?

Vintage air systems only pull air from the cabin so it's always in recirculation technically.

The controls are all electric, an so are the blend doors. They are adjustable anywhere on the scale as far as temp, where it comes out an fan speed. Its a nice setup.

 

[618 Syndicate]

Fit and finish on that picture inset looks like shyte.

 

[RichLo]

$2200

Complete Kits - Vintage Air

www.vintageair.com

How much would it cost to get all new OEM system including controls... I think that's a fair price for a complete system.

 

[someotherguy]

I'm struggling with understanding how this system is better than the OEM A/C in a GMT400. The only claim I can see that is different is they say their blower motor "delivers 20% more cubic feet of air per minute than standard blowers" but that's not a direct comparison to a GMT400 blower..

The concept of electronic controls and actuators instead of cables and vacuum lines was already accomplished by GM for the first year of this truck generation.

And the OEM system has the option of fresh air or recirculate mode.

So other than the VA system is new, and expensive, .... ???

Richard