parallel condenser

[deansbimmer]

Subscribing. I bought a serpentine condenser from rockauto and have been sorely disappointed. After installing it my head pressures went up 30-40 psi and I can't get my vent temps below 60 degrees (ambient hi 90's). Considering a PF swap, pending your results :)

[redsubdivisions]

I will if I get around to pushing my turbo coupe out of my garage. I'm currently at work until 6 EST, plus I have to vacuum my system down so I don't piss freon in my garage.

[immajackuup]

$104.04 to my door. I ordered it Friday, arrived today (Wednesday).

are going to do a wirte up??

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$104.04 to my door. I ordered it Friday, arrived today (Wednesday).

[immajackuup]

That is the same condenser I put in. How much did you guys pay. I know I overpaid at $175, but how bad? Also, my lines did not line up perfect. I had to bend one of the condenser fittings, just a touch. But, on fan setting 2, I was nice and cool with 42 degree air blowing at me today.

chuck said is a direct fit beside the two tab so i'm not sure are they the same as yours.

paid 110 for condenser.

[clydesdale]

That is the same condenser I put in. How much did you guys pay. I know I overpaid at $175, but how bad? Also, my lines did not line up perfect. I had to bend one of the condenser fittings, just a touch. But, on fan setting 2, I was nice and cool with 42 degree air blowing at me today.

[immajackuup]

i just put two and a half can of freon that are 12ounce each.

[redsubdivisions]

R12 is the only gas you can utilize the drier sight glass for. Do NOT use it for R134. You absolutely must fill by weight on the R134 (it took me only 2 lbs, whereas R12 calls for 2.5 lbs). I have access to an a/c machine where I work and I can monitor the head pressures while it's charging and that also helps in diagnosing the problem. If you overcharge, you'll wear out the compressor and cause it to prematurely fail. If you undercharge it, it's going to blow at subpar performance.

[Huff]

I don't know if this will help , but friend of mine who was a factory tech at the dealer back in the e30 days toldo me to slightly under charge the system when you use r134 so it will blow cold . i think it maybe have to do with the head pressures , iirc.

I know the rule is/ can be 75% of what the r12 weight is suppoed to be, however I've seen where that is too low and cause lines to freeze over So, I'm curious if that is even true.. I've gone pound for pound really and just watched the dryer window. I've had great results so far.. However, I think that a few kilograms less is the right mix..

[LJ851]

no:D,is too hot to be wrenching in this texas heat. Couple weeks ago I develop heat stroke while changing brake pads on a 350z.:(

waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.


Sounds like a race is on. Remember to get detailed before and after readings fellas so i can decide if its worth it to get one.

[immajackuup]

Immajackuup, I just got mine in this morning. Looks identical to yours. Are you going to beat me to the punch and install it before I do? I am going to throw mine in sometime this weekend if I get some time and take pics and whatnot. Lemme know if you run into any issues or not.

no:D,is too hot to be wrenching in this texas heat. Couple weeks ago I develop heat stroke while changing brake pads on a 350z.:(

[redsubdivisions]

Immajackuup, I just got mine in this morning. Looks identical to yours. Are you going to beat me to the punch and install it before I do? I am going to throw mine in sometime this weekend if I get some time and take pics and whatnot. Lemme know if you run into any issues or not.

[immajackuup]

????^

[der affe]

I don't know if this will help , but friend of mine who was a factory tech at the dealer back in the e30 days told me to slightly under charge the system when you use r134 so it will blow cold . i think it maybe have to do with the head pressures , iirc.

[chucker]

Imajackup, IDK my car is back together, just measure your old one. Chucker