parallel condenser

[LJ851]

the evap is small as my old 2000 civic.

Like the condenser, its the type of evap that is the problem.

[immajackuup]

Like the condenser, its the type of evap that is the problem.

yup,but it blow cold a/c lol

I probably tackle my e30 condenser tomorrow,right now I get 45 at night and 55 in the 100+ temp during the day.

[redsubdivisions]

Alrighty ladies and gents, I just finished my condenser replacement not too long ago. I am going to vacuum it down and charge it up at work tomorrow and if all goes well, expect a write-up with some pics!

[immajackuup]

Alrighty ladies and gents, I just finished my condenser replacement not too long ago. I am going to vacuum it down and charge it up at work tomorrow and if all goes well, expect a write-up with some pics!

did you ran into any problem while installing condenser???

[redsubdivisions]

Not really "problems", just small nicks here and there. For instance, the mounting brackets on the top are too short (not to mention I only got ONE on the fucking thing) and the fan mounting holes. I sliced the rubber mounting grommets in half and then super glued them back together in the new bracket. I plan to outline as much as I can in the writeup. The car is currently being vacuumed down and will be charged before lunch. I am curious to see if it can hold up to Southwest Florida's grueling heat when I go to lunch.

[redsubdivisions]

I went to lunch today and decided to give her the test. Well, she passed...at least by my standards. The cooling in the car is 53F in 90+F weather. It was fantastic. I'll start a write-up tonight when I get home from work.

[LJ851]

I went to lunch today and decided to give her the test. Well, she passed...at least by my standards. The cooling in the car is 53F in 90+F weather. It was fantastic. I'll start a write-up tonight when I get home from work.

53 at speed or idling?

[immajackuup]

wtf!!!! i get 55f with my stock condenser while driving.

[redsubdivisions]

53 at speed or idling?

53 at speed. But mind you, I only drove around for maybe 10 minutes of stop and go traffic at around 50 MPH. This was not highway speeds. I only had an hour for lunch and I had to drop my check off at the bank, so it's not like I could have a detailed analysis.

wtf!!!! i get 55f with my stock condenser while driving.

I probably had a clogged condenser, who knows, but I honestly feel this is a much better upgrade. Not to mention if the temp vents are over 30 degrees under ambient temperature, I would say that's acceptable. The industry standard is 20 degrees or more below ambient temps. If you are getting the same temps with a stock condenser, cool. Stick with it. If not, you can install your new one and see how it feels. Florida has a VERY high amount of humidity in the summertime, so my definition of keeping the cabin cool is different from yours.

[LJ851]

What does it put out at idle? (temp)

[redsubdivisions]

Idling....I want to say 58. But that is still pretty decent considering our cars' condenser and the fan itself aren't great at idle. But remember this is in 90's degree weather.

[redsubdivisions]

Alrighty, I submitted a decent write-up for this. I am waiting on mod approval and once it's done, I'll post the link for it. Thanks for waiting, guys.

Oh btw, I was able to get my car even colder on the drive home from work. It was in the 40's at least and that's cold enough for me!

[immajackuup]

how's the a/c treating you redsubdivisions???

[der affe]

Alrighty, I submitted a decent write-up for this. I am waiting on mod approval and once it's done, I'll post the link for it. Thanks for waiting, guys.

Oh btw, I was able to get my car even colder on the drive home from work. It was in the 40's at least and that's cold enough for me!

i just approved it. nice write up.

[redsubdivisions]

i just approved it. nice write up.

Thanks! I figured that people were only talking about it and had yet to see anyone on R3V try and tackle this. Always a first time for being the guinea pig! lol