JSM Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Yes I did search. Maybe I did it poorly but I didn't find my answer. My question is how many of you are running A/C and an Intercooler? (240-280Z) For those of you who had A/C before the IC, did you notice a difference once the IC was added? What Kind of plumbing issues are there? I don't have either yet but I just want to get all my info straight. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twizted Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 As my Z is my second vehicle, I took the AC system out. I had very few (normal actually) issues with installing intercoolers. I've even tested several different shapes and sizes with minimal plumbing problems. I only cut into my radiator support for the REALLY big one which I didn't use anyways because it was too big to offer any improvement. Bigger is not better when it comes to intercoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy 77zt Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 i have a 77 280 with factory ac .i used a 240sx intercooler i bought off of ebay -1 of those big chinese parts for rb install.i reclocked the turbo (t4-t3 hybrid) and ran the hot side pipe under the engine and through the rad core support on rh side.hot side pipe was welded fron summit u bends.i put some of those cast 90 bends from turbonetics on the ic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 i have a 77 280 with factory ac .i used a 240sx intercooler i bought off of ebay -1 of those big chinese parts for rb install.i reclocked the turbo (t4-t3 hybrid) and ran the hot side pipe under the engine and through the rad core support on rh side.hot side pipe was welded fron summit u bends.i put some of those cast 90 bends from turbonetics on the ic. So any difference in the way the A/C performed once installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo_fb Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 A little off topic question: Would it work to run the cold pipe from the AC trough a chargecooler instead of water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I have A/C and a 4" thick intercooler. I added the a/c after the intercooler but everything fits fine. Mount your condensor as close to tha radiator as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I have a/c and an i/c with no problems, I live in Texas....gotta have a/c! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Might be a bit late but. I run factory AC and a fairly large intercooler, and an engine oil cooler up front. From the front INTERCOOLER>OIL COOLER>AC CONDENSER>RADIATOR>16" E-FAN It actually runs cool when I'm not on it hard. Never overheated yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 I totally regret removing my COLD AC.....! One of my greatest dumbass moves! Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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