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Old 10-06-03, 10:58 AM
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A/C With Custom Front-Mount

I have a spearco 26x10x3 inch FMIC to be installed on my FC. I would like to keep the A/C because Black on Black gets hot in humid Missouri. Since the core isn't very large I was wondering if keeping the a/c would be feasible. I plan on mounting the IC as low as possible, so it fits right where the mouth is. I was also worried about the oil cooler, is moving that really important. I plan on buying a Koyo rad as soon as the car is running.
Thanks in advance, why didn't I search? Because 26x10x3 custom intercoolers didn't not come up.........most people have the bigger NPR or Trust cores.............
Old 10-06-03, 12:09 PM
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I really cannot offer you input on your situation. However, your concerns are valid. Before you do this you should install a water and oil temp gauge. The stock is not going to tell you what you need to know.

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Old 10-06-03, 03:26 PM
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I'll put it this way - a buddy of mine has the Greddy VSPL front-mount on his '89 Turbo. Car runs awesome, AC blows ice cold, and he's right around thermostat temperature on the temp gauge. Can't beat that. That's with a stock radiator/fan, too.

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Old 10-06-03, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by dcfc3s
I'll put it this way - a buddy of mine has the Greddy VSPL front-mount on his '89 Turbo. Car runs awesome, AC blows ice cold, and he's right around thermostat temperature on the temp gauge. Can't beat that. That's with a stock radiator/fan, too.

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Me. Jay (OPEC) has the older HKS FMIC.

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Old 10-06-03, 10:34 PM
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Really........ooh this makes me rethink my situation, A/C would make my car perfect...........in my eyes anyway. Now I just have to find someone to fill me up some R-12.
Anyone else have any thoughts
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the biggest problem would be running IC piping to your TB with both AC and PS. if you don't have PS you'll have it easy.
Old 10-07-03, 11:02 AM
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No PS, no problem, so then it is safe to have A/C??
Old 10-07-03, 01:22 PM
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Hot humid Missouri?! You've never been to south Texas! I've worn shorts at Christmas.
Old 10-07-03, 08:26 PM
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Okay Texas is bad, but so is Missouri, I used to drive with the seat reclined all the way back because I didn't want to rank up the seat with back sweat. I can cut the air with a knife, but we'll never win an arguement with wich state is the hottest, doesn't matter. Back on topic, where can I buy some R-12, auto zone?
Old 10-08-03, 01:49 AM
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how about a trip to florida ?

i think u have to take a test to get R-12, or else they wont let u
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R-12 is very expensive now because of the R134. Be better off converting to R134

Unless you can get some R12 under the table. Works better.

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Old 10-18-03, 01:01 AM
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How does one go about under the counter...please explain, i do not know how to do this, 200.......hmm how much is it to convert???
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30-50 bare bones conversion to r134
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Whoa, where can this be done?? Thats ******* cheap, I dont care if it doenst work AS good, Its way better than sweating my *** off!!!
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