Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 08-09-2006, 01:18 PM

I know this is a ways off but I plan on installing either a vintage or old air kit on my truck next year...the reason for posting now is in about 2 weeks I hope to install my new external tranny cooler. It is the one pictured below and I am going to mount it vertical behind the grill. I don't want to mount it, get the lines bent and have to move it when I install an A/C kit next year, so pics of where y'all put your aftermarket condesors would be great! Do the go the whole way across the radiator opening...etc... I just don't want to have to move the tranny cooler again. Y'all are such a great help, thanks!

**john** · 08-09-2006, 01:29 PM

You should be safe if you mount it on the drivers side of the rad support next to opening. The condenser and dryer and lines pretty much take the room on pass side. Unless it is fairly short and can mount in front of center of batt area. This pic shows the dryer and lines.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2006, 04:44 PM

Drivers side is pretty much wide open

see ten · 08-09-2006, 04:44 PM

+1 on the drivers side install of your cooler. If you just have to have it on the passenger side I would run the lines out a new hole below the factory hole in the core support (below the battery box). As long as you mount your cooler to the left of that hole(passenger side) you shouldn't be in the way of the A/C lines. Here's a shot I had on file of the drivers side.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-10-2006, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone. Driver's side it is!

LUV, is that an aftermarket or factory condensor? I'm curious as to how far the aftermarket one comes over. It looks like I need to mount it to the right of the "vertical bump out" in the grill (see arrow) and I should be ok. BUT will it get enough air flow being behind the turnsignal and not directly in front of the radiator??? Don't want to roast another 700R4

I will be running the tank integrally with the radiator. After a lot of reading I've decided this will be the best/safest way to go, It will be running through 2 coolers, can't go wrong there!

BobbyK · 08-11-2006, 12:30 AM

I stuck an Aluminium Parralell flow condensor in the stock position.
I just had to fab up 4 small brackets.

67ChevyRedneck · 08-11-2006, 08:09 AM

Sweet, thanks, I'll just assume the whole area in front of the radiator is going to be taken up.

08-09-2006, 01:18 PM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? I know this is a ways off but I plan on installing either a vintage or old air kit on my truck next year...the reason for posting now is in about 2 weeks I hope to install my new external tranny cooler. It is the one pictured below and I am going to mount it vertical behind the grill. I don't want to mount it, get the lines bent and have to move it when I install an A/C kit next year, so pics of where y'all put your aftermarket condesors would be great! Do the go the whole way across the radiator opening...etc... I just don't want to have to move the tranny cooler again. Y'all are such a great help, thanks! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

08-09-2006, 01:29 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? You should be safe if you mount it on the drivers side of the rad support next to opening. The condenser and dryer and lines pretty much take the room on pass side. Unless it is fairly short and can mount in front of center of batt area. This pic shows the dryer and lines. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 08-09-2006 at 01:31 PM.

08-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#3
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08-09-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? +1 on the drivers side install of your cooler. If you just have to have it on the passenger side I would run the lines out a new hole below the factory hole in the core support (below the battery box). As long as you mount your cooler to the left of that hole(passenger side) you shouldn't be in the way of the A/C lines. Here's a shot I had on file of the drivers side.

08-10-2006, 08:44 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? Thanks for the replies everyone. Driver's side it is! LUV, is that an aftermarket or factory condensor? I'm curious as to how far the aftermarket one comes over. It looks like I need to mount it to the right of the "vertical bump out" in the grill (see arrow) and I should be ok. BUT will it get enough air flow being behind the turnsignal and not directly in front of the radiator??? Don't want to roast another 700R4 I will be running the tank integrally with the radiator. After a lot of reading I've decided this will be the best/safest way to go, It will be running through 2 coolers, can't go wrong there! Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-10-2006 at 08:47 AM.

08-11-2006, 12:30 AM	#6
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? I stuck an Aluminium Parralell flow condensor in the stock position. I just had to fab up 4 small brackets. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

08-11-2006, 08:09 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Aftermarket A/C condensor placement? Sweet, thanks, I'll just assume the whole area in front of the radiator is going to be taken up. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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