[DeTomaso] CONDENSER UPGRADE - PHOTOS

[Jim Gray]

When my A/C guy charged mine with R-12 18 mos ago he said I needed 3 #.  I 
though each can was one lb (dummy) so I only gave him three cans which 
translated to 36 oz.  We decided to try it low and it has worked well.

just my experience.

Jim Gray
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From: <fresnofinches at aol.com>
To: <ollerabmut at msn.com>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2007 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] CONDENSER UPGRADE - PHOTOS


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> Yup, saw the not primary caution.? And I think I should see better than 46 
> degrees, agreed. But it is 120 square inches of condenser.? Stock was 
> about 160.? Plus this style is said to be about one third more efficient 
> size for size.? A larger unit would not see air flow across its surface 
> due to the small grill opening, and if you spaced it back, then you'll 
> suck hot engine air or need to build a second auxiliary shroud.??? The 
> other all-in-one unit from Vintage Air is a 14x20 unit and that height 
> would not be an easy fit to our available space.? I have given a little 
> thought to running two of these condensers stacked, which would still 
> probably fit fine under the luggage tub.
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> I'm still dialing in the freon charge, may be a bit low.?
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> DOES ANYONE HAVE FACTORY SPECS ON HOW MUCH R-12 A PANTERA WAS SUPPOSED TO 
> RUN WITH???
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> I have searched and searched and can find NOTHING.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Tumbarello <ollerabmut at msn.com>
> To: fresnofinches at aol.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:25 am
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] CONDENSER UPGRADE - PHOTOS
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> Larry, I was looking at theses units and the site specifies not for 
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> condensor application. I really think it is a bit to small. I'm getting 42
> degrees at the vent out of the stock condensor. Even the Tech guy
> recommended a 23 inch. I do like the lite weight and thinness of this type
> of condensor though. Congrats on your coversion I'm sure it looks nice. 
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