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Old 07-19-05, 04:05 PM
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AC problems with Front Mount

Does any body with a Front Mount have any problems with their AC. My mechanic is telling me that my condensor is being restriced by ther Front Mount. Is any one else having this problem?
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That makes sense but i think people duct it so it works. I am hoping to avoid this doing a v mount.
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Your A/C won't work properly without adequate condesing airflow. If your A/C's cooling capacity seems diminished and unsatisfactory, then you should be concerned about the airflow.
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Mine sucks. It's good on the interstate, but around town, forget about cool air.
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Yea, I'l confirm that. Mine was recharged and working awesome and then I got a front mount and it's *****,*** hot again.
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add another fan maybe?
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
add another fan maybe?

exactly
Old 07-19-05, 11:57 PM
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mine works ok, but it would like it to be colder. plus with the power fc. it only works on 1 and 2 blower speed. on the expressway its ok. But still want it colder. maybe i should consider this ducting thing.
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only shitty thing about the fans is the current draw. but i'd kinda like to keep the stock fans on the condenser and put a taurus fan on the radiator. i think i'd use up all my pwm's controlling it all, though.
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i would tell you but my a/c doesnt work lol, i need to recharge mine..
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i drove my fc without a/c for like 3 years...i REFUSE to give it up on the fd...i'll just design all that crap around the fact that it's gonna be there
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Could some one explian the ducting and how i would go about doing it.
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SMIC's fix that : P
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Kevin, u always somehow find you way into the FMIC threads
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Is there any way of moving the condensor? Has some one done it?
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Originally Posted by BRTNCUSTOM
Is there any way of moving the condensor? Has some one done it?
the thing about condensors is that the lines are hard and its not like you can make your own.. Plus there needs to be enough air to do the heat exhange.
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I have a Blitz FMIC which stands vertically. The M2 radiator with the A/C condensor coil on it "as it was in the stock postion" is at about a 50 degree angle to the IC. Most air goes through the IC into the void "space" between them first then through them. A little air can be sucked around the IC end tanks.

Has always ran as good as it was stock. So what is wrong with your design?

Since converting the A/C fittings to R134 type and running AUTOCOOL, my A/C is better than new.

http://www.autocool-refrigerants.com/
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you could but your a/c would not work...

I live in New Orleans and that is not an option.

In fact I've even considered a few things to enhance my a/c lol.

Yesterday my a/c was hot so, I went to work with a local FD shop here. Found that 1 of my aluminum lines that goes into the a/c dryer (near battery) had a leak. we replaced the line, drained the R-12 system, changed fitting to R134a did a flush and refilled with R-134a and WOW! its the best its ever been at least since I've owned it. I know R-12 is better ingeneral but I was always short on freon.
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I have a GReddy 3row and the condensor is also on the Radiator but they run parallel to the FMIC. The inter cooler is blocking the flow to the condensor. My macanic also suggested a fan and/or building a plate that covers the front part of the engine bay. He believes that the fans are pushing the air up and out and if there was a plate it would for the air through the condensor.
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The AUTOCOOL R12 replacement is more efficient than 134 and 12.


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and refilled with R-134a
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but is it COLDER than r12?
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Originally Posted by GUITARJUNKIE28
but is it COLDER than r12?
As I said, my A/C works better than when it was new. COLDER!
Go check out their site.
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Originally Posted by MARTIN
the thing about condensors is that the lines are hard and its not like you can make your own.. Plus there needs to be enough air to do the heat exhange.

Wouldn't fabbing A/C lines be just like fabbing hard brake lines? Wondering, as that I've never fabbed A/C lines before.
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if you're having problem getting air to your condenser how bad is it for your radiator then? check engine tamps lately?
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My Radiator is fine, but Its aftermarket.


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