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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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AC condenser

I pulled my grill the other day to clean the radiator. First time I had it out and can't see through the stainless screen behind it. The trans cooler only covers the left side of the radiator, and if I turned it maybe about a third. It might not be a good idea to turn the cooler though, so the tubes run vertical, I don't know? But does anyone know of a condenser for another model that would fit in front of half the radiator? Maybe I could go through a junkyard and find one? AC sure would be nice.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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I've been wondering the same thing cause my condenser got ruined. And I would like some a/c but not put such a big one back in so I could save room for say... a powerstroke intercooler
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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I dont know if a smaller condenser would cool the refridgerant enough to make the ac effective.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Going with one of the new style cross flow design will allow you to run a smaller condenser, with better cooling capability for 134A.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I've got a good condenser out of my 90. I need to get my sig changed. Just don't have room for it and the trans cooler.

Some AC would have to be better than none. Maybe I'll go see the local junkyards this week. Maybe one out of a focus, neon or cavalier would fit.
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Your going to have a problem with the A/C lines, since depending on the company they used different styles of hose ends. Regardless of what you choose you'll have to have A/C lines made up or adapted.
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Figured on that. And it won't hold as much refrigerant either, too, probably.
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