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Has anyone who converted to r134a also switched to a parallel flow condenser? I ahve seen on the ac forums that this is supposed to increase the efficiency and reduce high pressures in the system that lead to premature compressor failure with r 134a. Is there any brand that fits well with the c3?
I converted to serp drive and so the '88-91 C4 compressor, and kept the other parts stock, redid the valve, and adjusted the POA valve, but the condensor is OEM to the car, and I think the evap core is also....
been running 134 for 22 years now...20 of them in FLORIDA, and my car is a convertible, I did up the blower motor to a C4 unit, and rewired the electrics so it's really blowing ......90f day ~65f discharge air....
I'm using a parallel flow condenser. Also using a Sanden compressor and adjusted the POA for r134a. AC is very cold and high side pressures dropped quite a bit with the new condenser.
My condenser is a universal one. I welded mounting tabs to it so I could bolt it to the core support. Used the little rubber grommet things you use to mount a wiper motor. Line adapters were braced on by a local AC shop.
Zwede, tell me more. Is the rest of your AC system factory? Would you have a thread that details your installation? This interests me greatly as I could keep my car more stock appearing.
Zwede, tell me more. Is the rest of your AC system factory? Would you have a thread that details your installation? This interests me greatly as I could keep my car more stock appearing.
The rest of the AC system is factory. I also installed a C4 blower. Don't have a thread about the AC, not sure there's all that much more to tell?
A local shop custom made the hoses. For the POA valve, mine is an old replacement from NAPA. I'm not sure factory POA is adjustable, but my replacement is. To adjust I have to remove the upper fitting to access a tiny screw. I turned it counter-clockwise 1/4 turn (per recommendation from the internet).
Has anyone who converted to r134a also switched to a parallel flow condenser? I ahve seen on the ac forums that this is supposed to increase the efficiency and reduce high pressures in the system that lead to premature compressor failure with r 134a. Is there any brand that fits well with the c3?
I purchased a kit from Classic Auto Air. It had everything that I needed to convert to the Sanden compressor. I also purchased the parallel flow condenser. Converted to 134a. My car is Black on Black. I have glass t tops. I live in Central Texas where it reaches 100 degrees quite often.
It will freeze your a off too.
I'm using a parallel flow condenser. Also using a Sanden compressor and adjusted the POA for r134a. AC is very cold and high side pressures dropped quite a bit with the new condenser.
My condenser is a universal one. I welded mounting tabs to it so I could bolt it to the core support. Used the little rubber grommet things you use to mount a wiper motor. Line adapters were braced on by a local AC shop.
Here is the one I installed. I got the biggest one i could squish in. Fabricated my own mounting tabs.
It is a CNFP1624 AC A/C Universal Condenser Parallel Flow 16" x 24" with O-ring #6 & #8 connections.
Below is a pic ... you can read the thread for more info....including a comparison to the condenser that came with my hot rod a/c system and other pictures.
Check out vintage air. They have a complete kit for parallel condenser with line and brackets for about $240. I think this is relatively new product but not sure.
anyone using a parallel flow condenser??
