RB/JZ/LS Swaps with AC! Gauging Interest, who likes to go fast but still keep cool?

[max1008]

So We will need to just buy the j30 compressor right?

[max1008]

But count me in for the buy.

[alex_s817]

Glad you're in, thank you!

yes sir j30 compressor. I dont have a problem doing hoses for a different compressor but I currently only have hoses/fittings for the j30 configuration.

I am also looking into doing a tucked rad/condenser combo so that you can run a shroud + 2 fans in puller configuration, however I'm not sure if things are going to get too expensive at that point. Calling my radiator place tomorrow to see what they can come up with.

[max1008]

Yes I would interested in seeing the price difference in that. Been looking at the cheesebay ones and if I can kill two birds with one stone that would be great

[alexisonfire]

Any idea when the group buy would start? If you need cooling specs also I can pm you

[Sugarmomma_money]

I'd be interested in a/c for an sr20 if I could get it for a good price.


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[whatbrokethistime]

Excellent work, count me in for AC.

R34 NEO swapped s14 from Raleigh built in 06

[greenmachine300zxtt]

Count me for the group buy...I need a/c bad!!

[alex_s817]

Originally Posted by max1008

Yes I would interested in seeing the price difference in that. Been looking at the cheesebay ones and if I can kill two birds with one stone that would be great

Should have something in the next week or two. I'd love to be able to offer a radiator that doesn't require any cutting of the support, but it's unlikely given the size limitations that come with that. I've got a few things in the works as well as some custom order options that I am waiting on quotes for. Will be posting updates here as soon as I know something.

Originally Posted by alexisonfire

Any idea when the group buy would start? If you need cooling specs also I can pm you

I'd like to start it as soon as I can. I have made a list of everyone who has showed interest, along with as much info on each car that I could. Just need 10 people total for the first group buy, we have 3 confirmed right now.

Originally Posted by whatbrokethistime

Excellent work, count me in for AC.

R34 NEO swapped s14 from Raleigh built in 06

awesome, thanks! sounds like a good reliable set up!

Originally Posted by greenmachine300zxtt

Count me for the group buy...I need a/c bad!!

got you down! thanks!



Here is a rough list of everyone who has shown interest in the kit. I've tried to include all the info pertaining to each car. The only kit I can make quickly right now is the 95-96 s14/j30 compressor combo. If anyone is able to confirm that the s13 engine bay dimensions are the same, then we are good to go for s13/j30 setups as well. I do not have a problem doing other setups and including them in the group buy for better pricing, however I will not be able to build your exact kit as fast and will need help from you to finish your hoses. Anyone I've missed please just let me know, I've tried to include all of you who PM'd me as well.

I intend to build these kits as fast as possible as I know its not getting any cooler out there. Looking at a two week ship time MAX, clock starts ticking the day you order. Thank you all for your interest.

Group Buy:
alexisonfire
whatbrokethistime (rb26 s14)
greenmachine300zxtt (rb25 s14)
fd94 (1jz s14)

Potentially Interested:
projects14zenki
Mr.Slipngrip
usrocket (rb26 s13 w/rb25 compressor)
reddrum13 (2jz s14)
redline_racer510 (rb25)
EnemyS15
JRex(1jz S13)
civicEJ8
ProJNightshade (rb25 s14)
jduke (rb20)
1jz_s14 (1jz s14)
Ramonesfreak2010 (sr20 w/ka compressor)
EJ8_944 (rb)
owinbush (rb20)
SugarMomma_money(sr20)
PeaceOnesxWai (s13 ka)

Waiting for potential tucked radiator option:
max1008
MR_GUTTI (rb25 s13 + chasebays rad)

[fd94]

Count me in forsure


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[MR_GUTTI]

I'm interested in the tucked option. I have a s13 Rb25det neo w/chasebays radiator

[ZenkiDeven19]

So wait what's the difference in say an 97 s14 setup?

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[PeaceOnesxWai]

Ive always wanted to do a custom AC hose/condenser set up. Your set up turned out great.

If you do a S13 w/ KA compressor lines id be interested in the group buy.

[alex_s817]

Originally Posted by fd94

Count me in forsure


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switched you over on the list, thank you!

Originally Posted by MR_GUTTI

I'm interested in the tucked option. I have a s13 Rb25det neo w/chasebays radiator

got you down on the list. I am considering bolting the condenser to the rad with some threaded weld-on alum blocks, could definitely do something different with yours though. Are you running the newer 14" tall rad that they offer? If so, I'd love to see some fitment pictures of it. Thanks!

Originally Posted by ZenkiDeven19

So wait what's the difference in say an 97 s14 setup?

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The fittings at the firewall are slightly different (no big deal, just havent made adapter fittings yet since I dont have a 97 to work with at this time). They measure the temp differently and are using a different compressor as well. If you bolt on a 95 compressor, it will not cycle properly without making some modifications.

Originally Posted by PeaceOnesxWai

Ive always wanted to do a custom AC hose/condenser set up. Your set up turned out great.

If you do a S13 w/ KA compressor lines id be interested in the group buy.

thanks a lot! Given all the interest I've had, s13 with KA hoses looks like it will definitely be a thing. Ill update as soon as I know for sure.

[whatbrokethistime]

Will the J30 bolt up to an RB25/RB26 compressor bracket? My NEO is an r34 RB25. Running a griffin radiator And dual pushers which i probably have to mount to the condenser now right? Will blow through both.

Also, does this come with a smaller receiver / drier? Do the lines run from the compressor through the front hardline and through condenser and out the passenger frame rail up to the firewall?

My interior is completely gutted so I'll probably end up doing some 90 degree fittings inside the firewall and making something custom.

[PeaceOnesxWai]

Originally Posted by alex_s817

thanks a lot! Given all the interest I've had, s13 with KA hoses looks like it will definitely be a thing. Ill update as soon as I know for sure.

Ill be interested in just the condenser and drier set up if you get it to fit S13 oem location.

[alex_s817]

Originally Posted by whatbrokethistime

Will the J30 bolt up to an RB25/RB26 compressor bracket? My NEO is an r34 RB25. Running a griffin radiator And dual pushers which i probably have to mount to the condenser now right? Will blow through both.

Also, does this come with a smaller receiver / drier? Do the lines run from the compressor through the front hardline and through condenser and out the passenger frame rail up to the firewall?

My interior is completely gutted so I'll probably end up doing some 90 degree fittings inside the firewall and making something custom.

Yes sir J30 compressor bolts to RB bracket. Which Griffin rad are you running? Yes fans would have to mount to the front of the condenser and/or the back of the rad. I know that with a stock upper rad support there's no room to run two fans on the back of the rad which is why I am trying to get a tucked rad/condenser combo setup happening ASAP.

The drier is integrated into the condenser, which is honestly one of my favorite features of the kit. It was much harder to make the mounting brackets but the cleanliness of an integrated drier was worth it for sure. The high pressure line runs out of the condenser and 180s to run underneath it. it then pairs with the other low press hose and they route together along the pass side frame rail. I did it this way rather than behind the engine because I wanted it to be as clean and undetectable as it could be, meanwhile still allowing for as many turbo kit options as possible (given the compressor space is there)

Regarding your interior, there are a few options out there if you are looking to run an aftermarket evaporator/heater core unit. Vintage Air out of Arizona has some really cool stuff, and although it's pricey, it allows you to save a ton of space under the dash. I am running one in my turbo truck build and with the different options for hose routing, you won't be able to see any lines in my engine bay, aside from the compressor where they need to hook up. Of course if you were to run one of these setups, the hoses included in my kit wouldnt need to have the OEM fitting adapters.

[alex_s817]

Originally Posted by PeaceOnesxWai

Ill be interested in just the condenser and drier set up if you get it to fit S13 oem location.

Fortunately I was lucky enough to pick up and entire s13 front core support from a friend last week, so testing for fitment wont be an issue! Waiting on the new condenser brackets from the water jet place and I can verify for sure that everything fits up.

[jduke]

Well I'm definitely in for an s13 rb20 using a j30 compressor kit.

[MR_GUTTI]

Originally Posted by MR_GUTTI

I'm interested in the tucked option. I have a s13 Rb25det neo w/chasebays radiator

I have the old version 24"x10"x3". Two of the 3"sits under the core support so I have an inch toward the engine. I'm using the stock clutch fan. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks!

[whatbrokethistime]

Originally Posted by alex_s817

Yes sir J30 compressor bolts to RB bracket. Which Griffin rad are you running? Yes fans would have to mount to the front of the condenser and/or the back of the rad. I know that with a stock upper rad support there's no room to run two fans on the back of the rad which is why I am trying to get a tucked rad/condenser combo setup happening ASAP.

The drier is integrated into the condenser, which is honestly one of my favorite features of the kit. It was much harder to make the mounting brackets but the cleanliness of an integrated drier was worth it for sure. The high pressure line runs out of the condenser and 180s to run underneath it. it then pairs with the other low press hose and they route together along the pass side frame rail. I did it this way rather than behind the engine because I wanted it to be as clean and undetectable as it could be, meanwhile still allowing for as many turbo kit options as possible (given the compressor space is there)

Regarding your interior, there are a few options out there if you are looking to run an aftermarket evaporator/heater core unit. Vintage Air out of Arizona has some really cool stuff, and although it's pricey, it allows you to save a ton of space under the dash. I am running one in my turbo truck build and with the different options for hose routing, you won't be able to see any lines in my engine bay, aside from the compressor where they need to hook up. Of course if you were to run one of these setups, the hoses included in my kit wouldnt need to have the OEM fitting adapters.

Awesome, thanks for the explanation. I am using the dual 12" flex - a -lites as pushers. I could do that vintage air kit and it would be kick ass. My dash is gutted and I'm running a switch panel. I can run that unit in place of my glove box.

[max1008]

Regardless tucked or not radiator I am in on this deal. Please add me to the list. RB25 S14

[whatbrokethistime]

Hey guys, take a look at this and let me know what you think. My car is gutted behind the dash so I'm looking at an option for AC only.

This universal evaporator would work with some 2.5" flex hoses to my vents.

Question is, are all the AC hoses a standard size? I could get the lines in this kit made a little longer and mate it right to this unit. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1436629948.061033.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1436629958.941382.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1436629967.527088.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1436629974.807927.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1436629982.158794.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1436630002.250124.jpg

[alex_s817]

Originally Posted by jduke

Well I'm definitely in for an s13 rb20 using a j30 compressor kit.

Happy to hear it! Still waiting to hear from the radiator place, hopefully have everything figured out early next week guys. Thank you all for your patience.

Originally Posted by MR_GUTTI

I have the old version 24"x10"x3". Two of the 3"sits under the core support so I have an inch toward the engine. I'm using the stock clutch fan. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks!

how do you like that rad? What kind of operating temps are you seeing during the hotter months? thanks!

Originally Posted by max1008

Regardless tucked or not radiator I am in on this deal. Please add me to the list. RB25 S14

got you added, should have tucked rad info in the next few days, trying to rush this along as quick as I can, sorry for the wait.

Originally Posted by whatbrokethistime

Hey guys, take a look at this and let me know what you think. My car is gutted behind the dash so I'm looking at an option for AC only.

This universal evaporator would work with some 2.5" flex hoses to my vents.

Question is, are all the AC hoses a standard size? I could get the lines in this kit made a little longer and mate it right to this unit. Attachment 85332Attachment 85333Attachment 85334Attachment 85335Attachment 85336Attachment 85337

Yeah i mean that could certainly work. I worry a little about the cheaper units because if they were to develop a leak on the inside and blow refrigerant everywhere it wouldnt be fun, but it may be worth a shot. As far as connecting the lines straight to it, you could do that and I could use the correct fittings on there for a bolt up connection. Just need figure the evaporator location because if the hoses are running straight through the firewall, they really need a bulkhead to allow them to pass through in order to keep the firewall sealed and the hoses from being cut.

[whatbrokethistime]

Awesome, I'll have to do a bulkhead then. Thanks for the input

[Sforteen]

I'd like to see this tucked radiator setup.. in for updates.

[whatbrokethistime]

Any updates on the build of this kit?

[porschekilla]

Got me interested. I want you to work on my car sr20det needs a/c. S13uploadfromtaptalk1437539754307.png

[whatbrokethistime]

Originally Posted by porschekilla

Got me interested. I want you to work on my car sr20det needs a/c. S13Attachment 85626

This thread is for swapped cars listed above, SR in a 240 can be done with factory parts, no swap kit is really needed

[porschekilla]

Like his work want a custom setup