pure_rotary

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I am currently looking for an a/c condenser and was curious if anyone knows where to order one for a 94 rx7 touring model. i ordered one for $130. from autoparts warehouse and they sent me the wrong one, i went to mazda just to get a quote and it came out to $900.
they made two different types in the making of the 3rd gens [so ive heard] mana and denso, if anyone could help me, i would really appreciate it

also looking for a dryer that attaches to the condenser if someone could help me with that
thanks--kris

FD3Smaniac

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i have EVERYTHING you need for AC, im not sure of the condesor though since i bought it i havent opened it , im not sure if its the same as yours that u have now, its still new in the box it came in.

pure_rotary

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you have a brand new condenser, do you have a drier also?
im not sure if your condenser is sealed off, but if possible all i need is a picture of the two fittings on the side of the condenser and what the inside of that fitting looks like

*crosses fingers* god i hope its the right one

CarbonR1

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Give Ray a call at Malloy Mazda. He helped me pick out the right one when I was looking for an AC drier. He mentioned that all tourings have Japanese installed AC systems, and the threads aren't compatible with the R1 and base model dealer installed AC systems.

Kevin

pure_rotary

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alright, so im still stuck on what to do for this a/c system in general. my vin# is canada, i called canada to see what kind of system i have, they dont know--- i ordered a cheapy condenser online and it wouldnt fit with my hoses, so i figured i must have an r12 since the r134 is newer and it would make the most sense.
so as im thinking i have an r12, i take a look at the new compressor i ordered and my lines dont fit in it, i looked at the back of my original compressor and it says r134a--this is just grand, so i find out that i need to figure out if it is dealer installed or factory installed.
damn, this is so aggrivating.


---does anyone know if everything fits if i convert my lines, drier, compressor, condenser,-to a 93 model r12?

dgeesaman

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There are two issues you need to figure if you intend to change just a couple parts:
1) R-12 vs R134. There should be a sticker under the hood or on the compressor or door jamb sticker. In any case, you need to find out.

2) Mana vs. Denso - these two systems have different fitting sizes. They are not compatible. I think it's the Mana that's supposed to be better performing but the parts are much more expensive.

Dave

pure_rotary

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condenser i ordered--assuming it fits r12


my original






line with o ring


the back of my compressor says denso r134a, but the places ive ordered a compressor and condenser for a 94 my lines wont fit in because the o ring doesnt slide in--so maybe they are sending me what would fit for r12?

Sgtblue

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If it helps, there is a nice side-by-side explosion-style picture of the two systems (mana vs. nippondenso) on page G-62 of the 94 body and electrical manual.

pure_rotary

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that would be nice to look at, too bad i have a 93 workshop manual. lol.

pure_rotary

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First, a little background. FD's in the US came with 2 air conditioning systems - MANA
and Nippondenso. MANA systems were in all non-Touring cars - these systems were
installed at the port when the cars arrived in the US. The system was designed and
supplied by MANA (Mazda North American Operations). Reasons why seem to be due
to extra taxes or cost for bringing the cars over with air conditioning already installed.
Touring models came from Japan with the AC system already installed - the system was
made by Nippondenso, hence the name.


my 94 touring is from canada, so i must have the nippondenso r134 just like the compressor
at least i hope im right, haha.

dgeesaman

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Follow the sticky thread at the top of this forum.

Dave

pure_rotary

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the simular threads? already read them
lol, this is just oh so fun

Sgtblue

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javrosario

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Hey pure rotary,

I will go by there today to look at it and let you know what system you have. I will also bring the diffusers for the secondary injectors.

javrosario

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To check that out, don't you have to go into the dash to find that out? That is the evaporator core so that is behind the glove compartment, correct?

Sgtblue

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Your right, sorry. Here's a picture of the differences in the dryers. Page U-15 from the 93 Service Highlights manual.

pure_rotary

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sgtblue--thanks for uploading those diagrams, i didnt know you could tell by the dryer
also thanks everyone for the help, finally figured out which system i have, guess i should have looked at the back of my compressor to begin with
lots of thanks to alex at gotham racing for helping me out

pure_rotary

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sweet, ill be waiting for your call