zany cooling idea!?

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dan f.

NAXJA Forum User

Location

La Mirada, Ca.

• Jul 26, 2003

• #1

while removing my radiator and a/c condensor to pull my engine, i had a zany idea. my a/c hasn't worked for a while and i'm going to go to an OBA setup soon, so would it be possible to plumb the condensor in-line with the radiator and have more surface area for cooling? if this idea totally sucks please let me know, but if its reasonable, what would be involved? just a thought.
thanks for the help,
dan f.
p.s. i'm not crazy...really.

 

Georgia Mike

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Flowery Branch,GA

• Jul 26, 2003

• #2

I've never heard of it being used for engine cooling purposes,but I do know they make awsome transmission or power steering coolers!

 

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vintagespeed

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Upland, CA

• Jul 27, 2003

• #3

I think the plumbing would be too small to do much more than restrict flow. But it would make an awesome tranny cooler.

 

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dan f.

NAXJA Forum User

Location

La Mirada, Ca.

• Jul 29, 2003

• #4

hmmm, i don't have an auto, so maybe a power steering cooler. what sort of plumbing would be involved in such a task? should i put it in the line to the box, or to the pump? thanks for the help/ideas.
dan f.

 

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Rev Den

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Plainfield, IL

• Jul 29, 2003

• #5

Throw it out....you will get a large cooling advantage just getting it out of the airflow.

Rev

 

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dan f.

NAXJA Forum User

Location

La Mirada, Ca.

• Jul 30, 2003

• #6

i thought about that too, rev. what do you guys think would be wiser, toss it or steering cooler? i'm leaning towards tossing it, my steering works pretty well the way it is. thanks again. dan f.

 

Ed A. Stevens

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

Desert Beach So Cal

• Jul 30, 2003

• #7

It (the AC condenser) is way overkill for a power steering cooler, but can make a nice engine oil cooler if you also pipe in a bypass thermostat.

 

Lucas

NAXJA Forum User

Location

ZOO YORK CITY

• Jul 30, 2003

• #8

i would ditch it for more airflow and get a more reasonably sized cooler for the PS pump.

 

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Rev Den

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Plainfield, IL

• Jul 30, 2003

• #9

I tossed mine. For a steering cooler I use a billet aluminum type that works very well, with a hydro winch.
Dump it....you dont need the wieght. While your at it....dump the rest also, everything but the compressor.

Rev

 

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XJJack

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hawthorne, CA

• Jul 30, 2003

• #10

You could also plumb it in as an oil cooler, or use it to cool the air from the compressor.