A/C Condenser Choices?

[Drew320]

Hi all,
I know, ANOTHER e21 air conditioning thread. But hear me out on this one.
I've noticed that searching through these forums, the choices for a parallel flow condenser are slim to none, let alone links for one to purchase.
I have already converted to R134 and the last piece to the puzzle would be a good parallel flow condenser, but of course, having no idea on what could possibly fit, I would essentially be throwing money away trying to make something work- or worse, hacksawing at my core support to fit something bigger than my radiator.
Can someone provide me with some options as to what kind of condenser I can install, hopefully at the same the time I finally put in this e30m3 radiator.

[FranzE21]

Are you allowed to run a hydrocarbon style gas to bump up the efficiency of the system instead? Often they're much better when charged into a system designed for R12. Runs at much lower pressures. We have something called Hychill in Australia: "...Minus 30 is a blend of R600a and R290".

[Drew320]

Are you allowed to run a hydrocarbon style gas to bump up the efficiency of the system instead? Often they're much better when charged into a system designed for R12. Runs at much lower pressures. We have something called Hychill in Australia: "...Minus 30 is a blend of R600a and R290".

Unfortunately, given my circumstances, I can only keep using the R134. The parallel flow condenser would have to be my only choice. Brackets are no problem, some CAD and a machine shop can get that made for me no problem. I really just need something that's parallel and fits.

[cgifool]

I went with this one on ebay, a universal 12x16. This type is available in various sizes but this was the biggest I thought I could get in there.

Although I mounted on the car a year or so ago, and the evaporator is in place inside, I haven't yet gotten around to installing the rest of the system yet so I can't comment on how well it works. (eg Sanden-style compressor, dryer, hoses)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CNFP1216-AC...item2a4e3a190e

[Thecatmilton]

You can find hydrocarbon refrigerants in the US. I bought a case of envirosafe HC-12 for around $50 on amazon and am happy with it. Do you have the brick (Bosch Piston Type) compressor or a rotary style?

[Drew320]

I went with this one on ebay, a universal 12x16. This type is available in various sizes but this was the biggest I thought I could get in there.

Although I mounted on the car a year or so ago, and the evaporator is in place inside, I haven't yet gotten around to installing the rest of the system yet so I can't comment on how well it works. (eg Sanden-style compressor, dryer, hoses)

Thanks for the link, I just ordered one. We’ll see how I can plumb this up to my existing setup.

You can find hydrocarbon refrigerants in the US. I bought a case of envirosafe HC-12 for around $50 on amazon and am happy with it. Do you have the brick (Bosch Piston Type) compressor or a rotary style?

I swapped a rotary Sanden type out of an e30 with its associated brackets. Everything has been redone to accommodate for the r134a refrigerant.