Improving the efficiency of the A/C in our cars
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A.C.
My a.c. works fine,the only problem I have is I'm not able to control the temperature. I use max cooling but when move the temperature to a warmer setting nothing happens(maybe the fan slows down a little) When I put it on normal I can adjust the temp. but the compressor still runs constantly so I just keep it on max and slow down the fan to keep comfortable. Does anyone know why my compressor constantly runs? I do notice a small amount of oil near the pully. Tommy
My a.c. works fine,the only problem I have is I'm not able to control the temperature. I use max cooling but when move the temperature to a warmer setting nothing happens(maybe the fan slows down a little) When I put it on normal I can adjust the temp. but the compressor still runs constantly so I just keep it on max and slow down the fan to keep comfortable. Does anyone know why my compressor constantly runs? I do notice a small amount of oil near the pully. Tommy
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With the A/C system and the cooling system working properly, there is no reason a proper front mount install would not be able to keep a GN very comfortable in your area.
A local 10sec. car drives to the track and around town in our 100+ deg. temps in cool comfort and has a FM. He also has an upgrade radiator and the dual Ramchargers fan.
The stock A/C system works very well, just the need to maintain the cooling system and airflow.
If you have any problems Bob, give me a call.
A local 10sec. car drives to the track and around town in our 100+ deg. temps in cool comfort and has a FM. He also has an upgrade radiator and the dual Ramchargers fan.
The stock A/C system works very well, just the need to maintain the cooling system and airflow.
If you have any problems Bob, give me a call.
Yeah, I had to put a new core on the radiator shortly after getting the car, was not able to upgrade to a larger one, but its new and should be flowing efficiently. With regards to better fans, I think you are right, it would help and I will look into that. I forgot to mention I have T-Tops, so its like a fish bowl, heats up pretty quick and makes it difficult for AC to be very efficient. I will be tinting them black when I get the car painted later this month.
Another thing, when I do run the AC motor temps go up quite a bit. Usually runs about 165-175, but when AC is on jumps to 185-195.
I pretty much run with the windows down for now, as you said in my area it does not get that hot. But when I go inland 10 miles to work, it hits 100 at lunch.
Another thing, when I do run the AC motor temps go up quite a bit. Usually runs about 165-175, but when AC is on jumps to 185-195.
I pretty much run with the windows down for now, as you said in my area it does not get that hot. But when I go inland 10 miles to work, it hits 100 at lunch.
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Get the antifreeze out of the cooling system and run purified water and RMI-25.
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Maybe mid-July, when we are tired of 110+deg heat and have cabin fever!
I'm not sure if this is just a myth, an old tale or if there is truth to this, but I've heard that putting tint on t-tops is not good and will make your glass break. I've never seen that in person, but I've read that on a few boards (here included). You could look into t-top covers. My father has some on his Monte Carlo SS and it keeps the sun off of you pretty well.
HTH
OneLethal87GN
R.I.P. Lethal GN
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I tinted mine for quite a while with no ill effects. I just didn't like the fact that sun still comes in. It makes your look tint even lighter. I will get those t-top shades eventually. I just have a few things left to do to the car to get it like I want it.
