Full Version: Dealer installed condenser size?
Looking at adding a parallel flow condenser to my 914 and was wondering what the size of the original dealer installed tube and fin condenser was?
I have one in my attic. I'll go up there tomorrow and measure it.
QUOTE(agenovez @ Mar 22 2019, 03:47 PM) 
Looking at adding a parallel flow condenser to my 914 and was wondering what the size of the original dealer installed tube and fin condenser was?
Dallas ? We have a new one in the metroplex ...thats great. You'll have to let us know what you're workin' on.I was asking some A/C questions myself just the other day, so I'll be interested in what you find out abouth the condensor too. Good luck!
13x14 and 10x18. ~2" Thick. Yes I have one of each 
The condenser is just a heat exchanger, so the bigger the better, with lots of air flow.
The condenser is just a heat exchanger, so the bigger the better, with lots of air flow.
QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Mar 25 2019, 10:59 PM)
13x14 and 10x18. ~2" Thick. Yes I have one of each
The condenser is just a heat exchanger, so the bigger the better, with lots of air flow.
The original system was designed around R12 and R134a is not as thermally efficient as R12.
So for a R134a conversion a larger evaporator helps even more.
Jim
Dimensions of the overall enclosure of my (AFAIK) dealer installed A/C condensor ('73 2.0), as it would have been positioned in the car:
Width (side to side): 20 3/4"
Length (front to rear): 13 7/8"
Height (top to bottom): 5 1/8"
This enclosure includes space at the front for a fan. I have a photograph of it if you need it.
Width (side to side): 20 3/4"
Length (front to rear): 13 7/8"
Height (top to bottom): 5 1/8"
This enclosure includes space at the front for a fan. I have a photograph of it if you need it.
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