A/C compressor from RSX base

[mmfusco]

My A/C compressor just went out in my 04 ep3 i was wondering if anyone knew if a compressor from a 02-05 RSX base model would work i know that they both have the same engine i just did not know if the a/c compressor was the same. I can't find a compressor for a Ep3 for a good price but there are tons of RSX's in a near by junk yard.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place first post and was not sure where to put it.

[SLOW EP3]

Try it and let us know mang

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[davisj3537]

I really think it will work. I have worked closely with both units and see no differences.

[Lucid Moments]

I agree, I'm sure it will work. I'm using my K20A3 compressor with a K24A2, and I know people that have swapped other K-series stuff around too.

[dobbs02si]

It should, dj addicted is running a k20a comp on his.

[ep3moschini]

are they not all the same?

[socal_brandon2]

wish i had thought of that before paying $$$$$ for a new one last week :(

[mmfusco]

okay so I got the diagrams for the two a/c compressors and they are different, however I believe that the type-s has the same a/c compressor as a ep3 but haven't been able to obtain a diagram of it.

[03Si757]

My boy has a RSX-S and is using a Ep3 AC compressor so im sure the base RSX comp would work fine. He says his works better then the one that came stock on his motor lol.

[mmfusco]

the only thing about whta you are saying is that a base rsx and a type-s RSx use different a/c compressors.. So I think the type-s will work but not a base model.

[thisisagame24]

is removing the radiator necessary to reconnect the hose to the compressor?

[03Si757]

is removing the radiator necessary to reconnect the hose to the compressor?

I dont think so, it may make it alot easier.

[mmfusco]

No you don't have to remove the radiator to reconnect the a/c lines to the compressor, it will actually make a lot more work in the end because you will have to refill and make sure to bleed all the air out of the cooling system.

[thisisagame24]

my fat ass arms cant reach in there.....how are you guys getting it on there haha

[dobbs02si]

my fat ass arms cant reach in there.....how are you guys getting it on there haha

I went ahead and pulled the condensor and rad, I needed to change the antifreeze anyways. It took about 4 hours just playin with it a couple of nights.