I have a old AC hose unit and need to get it replaced as the California weather gets extremely hot. I looked around for a V8 compatible AC hose but the only ones I can find are specified to fit the V6 engine, are the hoses different and if they are, could anyone recommend a place to find the AC hoses? Thanks in advance.

Car specs:
1984 Pontiac Trans Am V8 High Output engine (L69)

 

Yes the hoses are different. HO is the worst situation because the line at the evaporator is different from other V8s.

You can take your existing lines; wizz-wheel the crimp fittings off, being VERY CAREFUL not to scratch the metal line; and get sections of "barrier hose" (polyethylene tubing lining, rubber outer) in the right sizes. Put the hose on the metal parts and use 2 actual AC hose clamps at each hose end, not the little weenie things hanging on cards at AZ in the "radiator" aisle.

 

Thanks, I'll see if i can do that