To keep or not to keep.

mustangt562

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I just finished removing my A/C and the only thing I was not able to get to was the condenser. Is there a benifit to removing the condenser? Will removing the condenser make that much defference in cooling the radiator? How much does the condensor weigh? If anyone removed their A/C and opted to keep/remove the condensor please post your reasoning as to why you decided either way. Thank you fellas.

 

94gts

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i took mine out. i was removing the a/c system. so i removed the whole a/c system lol

 

mustangt562

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94gts said:

i took mine out. i was removing the a/c system. so i removed the whole a/c system lol

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Was it hard to pull out. Can you give me any tips on how to pull it out with minimal effort

 

95cobraguy

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just remove the radiator, which should take all of 10 minutes, then remove the condenser. i removed mine when i ditched my a/c, now my fluidyne is fully exposed to airflow.

 

mustangt562

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95cobraguy said:

just remove the radiator, which should take all of 10 minutes, then remove the condenser. i removed mine when i ditched my a/c, now my fluidyne is fully exposed to airflow.

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first I need to tell you that your engine bay makes me jealous
can you give me any tips on how to get to the condenser? how do i get the radiator out?
BTW is that a stock hood with that rpm 2 under it? did you have to do any modifications to get it to fit?

 

95cobraguy

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no, its a cobra r hood from cervini. i dont think the rpm II will fit under the stock hood. u might be able to move the rad forward enough without having to actually drain the coolant and remove it. i deleted my a/c at the same time i did the radiator so it was all apart. u need to take off the headlight panel cover and disconnect the lines at the condenser if u haven't already. then its just a matter of unbolting the mounts for the condenser and radiator, try to move the radiator forward enouugh to snake the condenser out.

 

95Cobra302

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Before I remove the AC is there a quick way to relieve the pressure and make sure the refrigerant is out??? My compressor has been leaking slowly for awhile and there shouldn't be much left in the system.