parallel condenser

[immajackuup]

Where can I buy a direct fit parallel condenser for e30?

[clydesdale]

part number 634640
I bought it from ackits. I called there and talked to Rob and he verified that it would be PF. It cost me $173 shipped. There is a long thread on e30tech, you may have seen it there.

[redsubdivisions]

Clydesdale, how is it $173 shipped? I just checked the site and it said $203.20 for the part alone. I would be on this if it's indeed $173 shipped.

[immajackuup]

part number 634640
I bought it from ackits. I called there and talked to Rob and he verified that it would be PF. It cost me $173 shipped. There is a long thread on e30tech, you may have seen it there.

screw ackits!! There should be a company out there selling them for 100 bucks or close to it.

[clydesdale]

It was 173 shipped last year, around October. I know it is more than I wanted to spend. But I called all over, including Vista Pro directly and I could not find anyone except Rob at ackits, who could GUARANTEE they would ship me a PF condenser. Everyone else was saying they THINK I will get PF, but I could get a serp.

[redsubdivisions]

Not trying to thread jack, but...

Considering I live in ridiculously hot weather, would you say it's better or the same performance after putting the PF in? I am seriously contemplating this. I have converted my whole system to R-134 and I have replaced my compressor, expansion valve, drier, flushed out all my lines, cleaned my evaporator, and it's not as cool as I would like it on a 90+ degree day. I personally think a lot of it has to do with how the heat barely disperses from the old tube and fin design (and obviously how R-134 doesn't work insanely well with this type of condenser either).

I have checked other E30 forums and Googled this shit out of this, but I have yet to see if anyone has seen a noticeable difference from the replacement. I know that a PF is much better than the tube and fin design, but I'm the kind of person that would like my answers to be verified. lol Let us in on the info!

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screw ackits!! There should be a company out there selling them for 100 bucks or close to it.

I take it you have had a bad experience with them? I agree that over $200 is pushing it, but give us some insight on what you had to deal with.

[clydesdale]

Well all I can tell you is that at around town speeds, about 45 mph, I am getting 41 degree duct temp. The idle duct temps are not as impressive.

[immajackuup]

Well all I can tell you is that at around town speeds, about 45 mph, I am getting 41 degree duct temp. The idle duct temps are not as impressive.

that's normal for r134a system which yo shitz is working lol. mine is like 55-60 while driving in 100+ temp outside.

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If it's 41F at a decent driving speed, I'd have to say that's at least somewhat of an upgrade. Looks like I'll be doing this in the near future.

[clydesdale]

Yep, dead balls 41 degrees at around town speeds. It was a test drive and if I wasn't testing I would have lowered the a/c. I think I can now finally reinstall my center console and glove box. I had my complete system apart for the past 15 months. This was my first experience with a/c and of course it couldn't be a simple fix.

[immajackuup]

Yep, dead balls 41 degrees at around town speeds. It was a test drive and if I wasn't testing I would have lowered the a/c. I think I can now finally reinstall my center console and glove box. I had my complete system apart for the past 15 months. This was my first experience with a/c and of course it couldn't be a simple fix.

what was the temp outside when you tested?

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^^^^^What immajackuup said.

If it was in the 80's or 90's as far as ambient temps go, I'm going to order a condenser tomorrow. No joke. Plus I have a kid on the way and would like to have some cold a/c, especially with the grueling summers in SW FL.

[immajackuup]

Good news redsubdivisions,my ac is blowing cold in the 100 temp heat even at idling. Think my spal 16inch pusher fan and clutch fan are working very well together.

Now i nee to tint my windows to make sure the cold stay in the cabin.

[redsubdivisions]

Baller! I'm going to order this bastard tonight. Thanks for the input! Did you get it from RockAuto or somewhere else? I noticed you said something about basically telling ACkits to pound sand, so I doubt it you got it from there. RockAuto has one that is a serpentine style, but if it's only 2 or 3 degree difference from the PF, then I'll get that one.