Underbody AC Condensor Source?

[JBaez]

Hi Pelicans,
I need help trying to source an underbody AC condenser for my old '88 Carrera with 222K miles with R12 and original hoses, etc. it's still doesn't really leak but I do run it as a daily driver and the TX heat is exceptionally brutal right now. I think the dimensions of the condenser I need are 41" x 18". Has anyone seen these before and do you know anywhere that sells them? I believe the connections on each side are a 6 and 8. Thoughts? I know there are some kits out there but I think the underbody condenser will provide the most bang for the buck. TIA!

[Slanski62]

Do you mean the condenser that sits behind the front valence panel? Try Charlie Griffiths Kuehl unit. He also sells units you can fit inside your rear fenders. I hope this helps.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Slanski62

Do you mean the condenser that sits behind the front valence panel? Try Charlie Griffiths Kuehl unit. He also sells units you can fit inside your rear fenders. I hope this helps.

He is talking a huge under the body pan condenser. A third one.

They exist.

[Brian911T]

Here is a pic of the one on my car when I first bought it. I just removed the compressor as it was leaking but still have this installed. Trying to decide on a new system but its last on my list.

[kjchristopher]

Originally Posted by JBaez

Hi Pelicans,
I need help trying to source an underbody AC condenser for my old '88 Carrera with 222K miles with R12 and original hoses, etc. it's still doesn't really leak but I do run it as a daily driver and the TX heat is exceptionally brutal right now. I think the dimensions of the condenser I need are 41" x 18". Has anyone seen these before and do you know anywhere that sells them? I believe the connections on each side are a 6 and 8. Thoughts? I know there are some kits out there but I think the underbody condenser will provide the most bang for the buck. TIA!

As a fellow Texan daily driving a 911 (mine's black, BTW), I'm not positive that the bang for the buck is there on these things, primarily due to airflow concerns. Spend much time in traffic?

On my own car, I could tell when the front condenser fan quit working. Griffith's extra condensers with fans included would likely be a better option. I've got one now, which I purchased while living in a cooler locale. It works good enough now to not be worth adding, but had I lived in Texas at the time....

[universeman]

Call Charlie. Problem solved. Rear fender condenser is a lot more modern.

[Pazuzu]

No one makes the underbelly condensers anymore.
If you find a used one, buy it. Seems like they go for around $500.

I had one (PO put it on, I never would have spent the money), it worked great. Until it pretzeled on an especially high speed bump. Then, it was scrap...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

No one makes the underbelly condensers anymore.
If you find a used one, buy it. Seems like they go for around $500.

I had one (PO put it on, I never would have spent the money), it worked great. Until it pretzeled on an especially high speed bump. Then, it was scrap...

Good info. I thought they were still available. Must be the more modern designs (fender jobbies) are better funtionally.