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Sporty Modder · 05-21-2012, 11:28 AM

I noticed that after removing the ac condensor the car is running a bit cooler, without the fan it cools down @25-30 mph instead of 35-40 mph. The condensor was acting like a large radiator block. Also the radiator cap is bad.

05-21-2012, 11:28 AM	#35 (permalink)
Sporty Modder Sport Compact Driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lolo Mt Posts: 623 Celica Gts - '84 Toyota Celica Gts Sports Cars 90 day: 26.32 mpg (US) The Bee - '96 Mazda B4000 4x4 Base Pickups 90 day: 20.39 mpg (US) Thanks: 56 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	I noticed that after removing the ac condensor the car is running a bit cooler, without the fan it cools down @25-30 mph instead of 35-40 mph. The condensor was acting like a large radiator block. Also the radiator cap is bad.