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Darth & Vader · 05-06-2011, 11:15 PM

I've been trying to search around for an A/C condenser thats smaller in size than the S14 one (27in x 14in). I've had my radiator support modified to fit my radiator "inside" the core so the stock A/C condenser location is now taken up by the radiator. So I plan to have the condenser sit between the radiator and the headlight brackets, but need to know what car uses a smaller ac condenser than the s14 one. I plan on purchasing that smaller A/C condenser and using it on my s14 and having the lines made. All that is no problem, its just finding the A/C condenser. Thanks for the help.

MrFairlady · 05-07-2011, 06:58 AM

HPI makes an amazing condenser for the S14.

But get ready to pay...though not super expensive..Its half the size of the OEM.

MrJdmEh2 · 05-07-2011, 08:51 AM

Maybe you can use a civic condensor they are about half the size

UNITEDMASTER · 05-07-2011, 10:43 AM

Yea Honda cars is what i was thinking too. Or go to your local junk yard & have a look around,see what will work then order a new one.

Darth & Vader · 05-07-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by UNITEDMASTER

Yea Honda cars is what i was thinking too. Or go to your local junk yard & have a look around,see what will work then order a new one.

Sounds pretty good. I was thinking Honda as well but just wanted to confirm with the pros. I don't really have too much time but i will manage to make it down there.

MrJdmEh2 · 05-07-2011, 11:21 AM

I have one from my old civic ill take the measurements for u when i get a chance

Darth & Vader · 05-07-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJdmEh2

I have one from my old civic ill take the measurements for u when i get a chance

Awesome! I would really appreciate that man. And if you're willing to get rid of it i wouldn't mind taking it if the price is right.

Thanks

str4g63 · 06-05-2011, 10:01 AM

Let me know what you find I was planning the same thing was thinking the chase bays Tucked Rad. But wanting to keep a/c. That's a good idea on using a Honda one..ill look into it also and let you know if I come up with it first..

MR_GUTTI · 10-20-2011, 11:24 PM

Any updates?? Planning the same ^^^

XgoldzenkiX · 04-18-2020, 11:10 PM

Any update since 2011?

2muchboost · 04-20-2020, 11:35 AM

Sanden makes a compact unit that I have seen used in LSx swaps. Unit seems to work well even with the brutal down here in Tx.

ADIDASilvias · 04-20-2020, 11:53 AM

Other than the major thread necro, I agree this topic needs more discussion. I'm finally getting back to my RB25 Neo Zenki build after a 2 year hiatus. I got a little bit burnt out and had other projects lined up to complete for various other hobbies, but now it is time to get back to it with gusto.

This is one of the last things I need to figure out for the planning stage. I have a Griffin Scirocco radiator I am planning on tucking, which should work fine, but I want to keep A/C and was looking for a smaller condenser for mounting elsewhere in the bay. I'm not sure where I'll mount it yet, but without a size, it is difficult to determine where it will fit best. I was thinking instead of trying to feed air through the front bumper, I would just mount an electric fan to it and wire it to the compressor relay. Anytime the compressor kicks on, the fan should be pushing air through the condenser.

I will definitely be running custom AC lines, which with the right tools, are not that difficult to make. AC systems really aren't that complex, so as long as you run the lines correctly and have all the required components the lines can be routed wherever works.

2muchboost - any idea on the Sanden Part number? Or intended application vehicle?

Edit: Here's a smallish parallel flow from ColdHose - It is actually 12"x16" dimensions:

https://coldhose.com/parallel-flow-c...nser-1692.html

2muchboost · 04-27-2020, 05:34 PM

I lost the notes on the Sanden Unit but had this link saved in that folder. I would give them Sanden a shout with this part # and see if that would work.

https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/mobi...oducts_id=1720

silviaks2nr · 04-27-2020, 05:46 PM

I have a build thread I'm doing a tucked radiator/condenser setup that may be of help. I spec'd out the radiator and condenser there and I'll be doing the custom lines soon.

05-06-2011, 11:15 PM	#1
Darth & Vader BANNED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Southern California Age: 33 Posts: 195 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Small A/C condensor recommendations? I've been trying to search around for an A/C condenser thats smaller in size than the S14 one (27in x 14in). I've had my radiator support modified to fit my radiator "inside" the core so the stock A/C condenser location is now taken up by the radiator. So I plan to have the condenser sit between the radiator and the headlight brackets, but need to know what car uses a smaller ac condenser than the s14 one. I plan on purchasing that smaller A/C condenser and using it on my s14 and having the lines made. All that is no problem, its just finding the A/C condenser. Thanks for the help.

05-07-2011, 06:58 AM	#2
MrFairlady Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fascination Street,N.C Age: 42 Posts: 1,701 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: MrFairlady Feedback Score: 31 reviews	HPI makes an amazing condenser for the S14. But get ready to pay...though not super expensive..Its half the size of the OEM. __________________ z-tERty-2

05-07-2011, 10:43 AM	#4
UNITEDMASTER Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yea Honda cars is what i was thinking too. Or go to your local junk yard & have a look around,see what will work then order a new one. __________________ MR JACKSON.

04-27-2020, 05:46 PM	#14
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I have a build thread I'm doing a tucked radiator/condenser setup that may be of help. I spec'd out the radiator and condenser there and I'll be doing the custom lines soon. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

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05-07-2011, 08:51 AM	#3
MrJdmEh2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boogie down BRONX Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Maybe you can use a civic condensor they are about half the size

05-07-2011, 11:21 AM	#6
MrJdmEh2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boogie down BRONX Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I have one from my old civic ill take the measurements for u when i get a chance

06-05-2011, 10:01 AM	#8
str4g63 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 234 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Let me know what you find I was planning the same thing was thinking the chase bays Tucked Rad. But wanting to keep a/c. That's a good idea on using a Honda one..ill look into it also and let you know if I come up with it first..

10-20-2011, 11:24 PM	#9
MR_GUTTI Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 324 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Any updates?? Planning the same ^^^

04-18-2020, 11:10 PM	#10
XgoldzenkiX Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: northern cali Age: 34 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Any update since 2011?

04-20-2020, 11:35 AM	#11
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 37 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Sanden makes a compact unit that I have seen used in LSx swaps. Unit seems to work well even with the brutal down here in Tx.

04-20-2020, 11:53 AM	#12
ADIDASilvias Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 122 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Other than the major thread necro, I agree this topic needs more discussion. I'm finally getting back to my RB25 Neo Zenki build after a 2 year hiatus. I got a little bit burnt out and had other projects lined up to complete for various other hobbies, but now it is time to get back to it with gusto. This is one of the last things I need to figure out for the planning stage. I have a Griffin Scirocco radiator I am planning on tucking, which should work fine, but I want to keep A/C and was looking for a smaller condenser for mounting elsewhere in the bay. I'm not sure where I'll mount it yet, but without a size, it is difficult to determine where it will fit best. I was thinking instead of trying to feed air through the front bumper, I would just mount an electric fan to it and wire it to the compressor relay. Anytime the compressor kicks on, the fan should be pushing air through the condenser. I will definitely be running custom AC lines, which with the right tools, are not that difficult to make. AC systems really aren't that complex, so as long as you run the lines correctly and have all the required components the lines can be routed wherever works. 2muchboost - any idea on the Sanden Part number? Or intended application vehicle? Edit: Here's a smallish parallel flow from ColdHose - It is actually 12"x16" dimensions: https://coldhose.com/parallel-flow-c...nser-1692.html

04-27-2020, 05:34 PM	#13
2muchboost Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Austin, TX Age: 37 Posts: 2,183 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	I lost the notes on the Sanden Unit but had this link saved in that folder. I would give them Sanden a shout with this part # and see if that would work. https://www.dirtydingo.com/shop/mobi...oducts_id=1720