parallel condenser

[LJ851]

What does it put out at idle? (temp)

[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.

[immajackuup]

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

[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?

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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.

[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.

[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???

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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]

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.

[LJ851]

the evap is small as my old 2000 civic.

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

[immajackuup]

You know, the evap. on our cars is just as lousy as the cond. and is probably the next step to getting the E30 a/c system to work in extreme conditions.

the evap is small as my old 2000 civic.

[LJ851]

I too had figured it would be an improvement. I have as close to a new system as possible. Rebuilt compressor, new hoses, seals, expansion valve, drier, pressure switches, flushed/vac'd, etc. I'm just not getting the performance I want. Granted, we are talking 100+ degree ambient temperatures. I just feel I can/should be able to get a system that will deliver 40 degree vent temps. I'm considering installing a larger PF condenser and making the appropriate lines. The only reason I wouldn't do this is because I'm tired of having the front of the car apart messing with A/C.

So...Im interested in seeing the results.

You know, the evap. on our cars is just as lousy as the cond. and is probably the next step to getting the E30 a/c system to work in extreme conditions.

[deansbimmer]

deansbimmer, I would imagine it would improve efficiency over the stock tube and fin design. I'm really curious as to why it would be worse. You might have to replace the compressor. I know that when I replaced mine, the prior symptoms were low pressure on high side and high pressure on low side. After I changed it, it helped out a LOT. Or it could be something else, I don't know.

I too had figured it would be an improvement. I have as close to a new system as possible. Rebuilt compressor, new hoses, seals, expansion valve, drier, pressure switches, flushed/vac'd, etc. I'm just not getting the performance I want. Granted, we are talking 100+ degree ambient temperatures. I just feel I can/should be able to get a system that will deliver 40 degree vent temps. I'm considering installing a larger PF condenser and making the appropriate lines. The only reason I wouldn't do this is because I'm tired of having the front of the car apart messing with A/C.

So...Im interested in seeing the results.

[e30 gangsta]

^ being a miami local i cannot wait for your write up and your results.

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deansbimmer, I would imagine it would improve efficiency over the stock tube and fin design. I'm really curious as to why it would be worse. You might have to replace the compressor. I know that when I replaced mine, the prior symptoms were low pressure on high side and high pressure on low side. After I changed it, it helped out a LOT. Or it could be something else, I don't know.

Because I am having a bug on making this cooling system absolutely perfect, I replaced the following:

-Drier (that's a given)
-Expansion valve (R134 compliant)
-Compressor (it was already on its way out)
-O-rings wherever I replaced parts at

I also pulled the evaporator and washed it out and got a ton of gunk out of it, so I'm sure that helped as well.

When I do this writeup, it will be basically only for the condenser replacement and what to get. There is a guy on the E30tech forums that did this, but this was before they made drop-in condensers for our bricks. He custom fabbed his own lines and whatnot and he has had success. Not to mention I would love the idea of 38F in 100F weather with 100% humidity.