A/C condenser paint or not
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I put the spectra in my 86 back in 2009 or 10. I can hang meat in my car. I think you'll be happy with the results.
For a 1987 Cutlass Supreme VIN 9....
Per the Spectra website, you would need Spectra Condenser 7-4013. The "height" in the table should technically be "length". And what's really stupid is the Specrta website says the same condenser fits the 83 H/O, yet Advance website says it won't fit. Stupid. The same condenser was used like, all G-body with Olds V8 cars to the best of my knowledge from 78-88. And several 231 V6 cars.
| TYPE | 6mm Piccolo |
| HEIGHT | 26-1/2 In. |
| WIDTH | 14-3/16 In. |
| THICKNESS | 5/8 In. |
| INLET TYPE | Male O-Ring |
| OUTLET TYPE | Male O-Ring |
Advance Auto Parts sells the "Carquest Brand" crossflow under p/n 2035. Whether you get a spectra if you order one or not, I have no idea. Here's the specs on it: (note it's 7/8" thick, vs 5/8" for the Spectra and about 7/8" longer FWIW. Which if you can find this unit number, it appears it may fit better in the mounts? I dunno. The Delco replacement I used was thinner than OEM, and I had to bend the tabs in a bit.
| Condenser Core Type: | 6mm Piccolo |
| Core Length: | 27.375 in |
| Core Material: | Aluminum |
| Core Thickness: | 0.875 in |
| Core Width: | 15.625 in |
| Includes Drier: | No |
| Inlet Fitting Type: | # 6 Male O Ring |
| Outlet Fitting Type: | # 6 Male O Ring |
| Universal Or Specific Fit: | Specific |
I was incorrect on the black side of the delco condensers. You see the aluminum side when you open the box. The side facing the cardboard is black. My mind is slipping.
Delco even went to the "new" cross flow, or "piccolo" design later on for replacement parts. But when the G-bodies were built, they all got the continuous loop condensers from the factory.
Yes, the carquest premium condenser part number is 2035, it came as a Spectra but I'll check that number when I get home tonight. Not sure about size, haven't pulled the old one yet.
Still waiting on orifice tube. Which leads me to another question. Any pro or con about using the orifice tube for above 105 ambient temperature?
I have been fighting for cold air since I converted it years ago. I live in south Louisiana so yes it's hot and humid all year round. I even use AC when I need heat just to keep moisture out of the air.
Still waiting on orifice tube. Which leads me to another question. Any pro or con about using the orifice tube for above 105 ambient temperature?
I have been fighting for cold air since I converted it years ago. I live in south Louisiana so yes it's hot and humid all year round. I even use AC when I need heat just to keep moisture out of the air.
The 2035. According to the chart they provided for specs. Is it correct? Only they know for sure. Obviously if you order a 2035, they may obviously send out a 7-4103 Spectra instead. So until someone actually sees one of these 2035's in real life....
I ordered the carquest 2035 and received the Spectra 4013. I installed it. I didn't like the fit. I had to bend the small tube coming up from bottom which made that connector stick out about 2 or 3 inches, so I had to reshape the tube going to the evap. Also had to reshape the metal tabs on bottom and top so it would for tight. And it's made in China 😭
It could have been an inch taller and still fit in the rubbers. I didn't measure the thickness.
It could have been an inch taller and still fit in the rubbers. I didn't measure the thickness.
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