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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
Put the new dryer in place last. Then get it charged. Whoever charges it, stress that there are something like 27 feet of hoses, and multiple components. It is not like most cars, and it takes a long time to pull a really good vacuum. And a nitrogen purge and second vacuum are really good ideas. It is physically impossible to get too good of a vacuum.
And contact Charlie Griffiths. Ask his opinions on what you need. He will ask questions, as to what you require of the system. I went with his "Mr. Ice" setup, and I have 4 condensers, his new improved evaporator, and hurricane blower and variable speed fan controller. I can drive for many hours, park my car in 105 degree heat in full sun. Withing minutes oof starting up I have cool air, and in 20 minutes I have to turn the temp up as I am getting cold.
One thing that is very important with his system THE very best instructions you will ever see. Just read them once, the start on the project, and follow his directions, step by step. I did my system back in 2005. Many cross country trips to very hot parts of the country, and the system just blows lots of 37 degree air when it is 107 degrees outside and after 10 hours of driving.
Without reservation I will say the kick butt AC upgrade to my 911 is the single best project I ever did to it after 29 year of projects and maintenance. My wife is happy to ride with me on long trips in the summer. It makes it a car I can drive on the hottest of days and be comfortable. I have over 80,000 miles of cool driving since.
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Glen, thank you for the great advice. Sounds like you have been pleased with Griffiths system! Charlie must be the Shelby of Porsche AC systems, adding American AC muscle to German cars.
I don't drive this car much, but I really want everything to work reliably. I am going to order the hoses/dryer today. Hopefully, we will get a good rainy weekend that I can get them installed. It is a unique system. Thanks guys.