Does losing the a/c condenser help??

[Sirl]

Does losing the a/c condenser help lower water temps??

I put in an alum. radiator, but didnt notice much difference,

boxing the radiator next week, and thinking about finally deleting the a/c.

So, just curious about the a/c condenser.

 

[MFE]

It absolutely will, but when was the last time you hosed out the fins? If you have a good radiator properly ducted, you should be able to keep the track temps under 225-230 even on hot-ass days.

 

[SVT_Troy]

It absolutely will, but when was the last time you hosed out the fins? If you have a good radiator properly ducted, you should be able to keep the track temps under 225-230 even on hot-ass days.

What do you call properly ducted?

 

[VirtualSVT]

Are you overheating or was the new rad just a upgrade?

 

[wheelhopper]

I got rid of mine a while back and installed a 3 row aluminum radiator. My temps stay in check even in near 100 degree weather. There was no debating removing mine. I was building a track dedicated car, the AC was never going to be used. The best part was removing the 35lb compressor and lines. I have so much extra room in the engine compartment to work now.

 

[Sirl]

The alum. rad was just an upgrade.

The a/c work intermittently, so, maybe its time to dump the whole system.

 

[VirtualSVT]

yeah if it's a track car ditch it.

 

[Sirl]

Its been 95% track car, but I still drive it to shows, and sometimes on the weekends.
This will be the defining moment!!!

I'm in Florida.. Car with no a/c, can not be a street car, IMO! (and my wifes) So..

 

[MFE]

Properly ducted meaning at least close off the sides where air can spill around the rad/condenser into the engine bay without going through them.

 

[SVT_Troy]

Properly ducted meaning at least close off the sides where air can spill around the rad/condenser into the engine bay without going through them.

Gotcha, that's what I was thinking but just wanted to make sure.

 

[99COBRA2881]

I had higher than expected water temps, then I fabbed/added a deeper air dam underneath the radiator support. 100° day out and water temps stayed around 200° down from 220°