Well, I finally went and purchased a mostly complete overhaul of the AC system in my 86 Carrera. Parts shipped today! Scheduled to arrive over the weekend. 5 packages, 80 pounds of new gear...
Stage 1 upgrade:
--New barrier hoses with pressure switch
--Behind rear wheel condenser, rock guard, fan, wiring, etc.
--Receiver/drier
--R134 kit (car currently has R12)
Duehl Kuehl 4th Condenser in front of rear wheel
Upgraded front condenser
Upgraded evaporator
New Denso Compressor
New Thermostat
New Variable controller
Center Vent
Things I'm keeping
--Rear condenser
--Evaporator Fan (hurricane blower doesn't fit in the 86)
--Front Condenser Fan
Will try and post progress as it goes along. I've heard Griff's instructions are the best in the world - so I'm looking forward to that.
I've read a lot of threads here on this topic, so not sure I'll be adding anything new - but I have appreciated others stories, so hopefully mine can be helpful to someone else.