Vintage Air vs Classic Auto Air
 

Hey guys, I've done a bunch of research, but I'd like your input here.

I'm planning on doing an AC conversion over the winter and it looks like Vintage Air is what the majority of people are running, especially on the "big builds". But when I do a google search, I have found a few threads that say the Vintage Air setup doesn't cool nearly as well as the Classic Auto Air setup. Apparently the condensor size is the big difference. And also that the Vintage Air unit is not serviceable if it breaks.

Does anyone have any first hand experience with both systems. Cooling efficiency, ease of installation, quality of parts, customer service, etc.


I'm looking at the Vintage Air Gen IV Surefit vs the Classic Auto Air Perfect fit for my '67 Camaro with an LS engine. Thanks.

I'm interested in this as well. So far, in my research, I'm leaning towards Classic Auto because they make a controller that fits right into place on the 69 Camaro where VA's uses your original HVAC controls and retrofits to the back of them. Well, mine are broken, so advantage Classic. I've also read what you are saying about the condenser and serviceability.

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FYI Vintage Air makes a stock looking controller for the 67-68 Gen IV systems. You can retrofit your controller as was stated as well.

Tim

I have heard the serviceability mentioned before. In 15 years of selling, installing, and servicing VintageAir products I have seen exactly zero instances where I needed to take the case apart and service it.

I had Classic Auto Air in my El Camino. It worked well, it was ran by a ECU. I got the early production of it and it gave me some issues at first. I will say that I spoke with Gary a bunch and got things worked out and they were willing to work with me over the phone and help any way they could. I had the streetrod elite series since I smoothed out the firewall etc. My aplication was pretty custom and may have had less issues if I used the complete kit. (who knew trying to save a couple bucks would cost me more in the end? LOL) I think the Vintage system maybe a little more ironed out and streamlined. I will find out soon since I have a vintage system going into my Chevelle.

I did see that in my research. I do like the idea of keeping the stock controls, modified with the electronic servos.


That's great to hear. Any complaints on the output of cold air on these units?

Yeah, trying to save money usually has the opposite effect.

I'm probably 2 months out on installing AC. If you're up and running by then, please post your feedback here.

I had a VA unit in my truck and I was very pleased with it. I'm going with VA for my current project.

Nope.

Another option
Restomod air , just got it. Not installed but quality seems top notch and fully serviceable.