I searched and couldn't find an answer to my question. Has anyone ever relocated their a/c condenser/evaporator. Made custom lines, and moved it to in front of the radiator support? I was thinking that or even a small side mount in the fenderwell, just to get it out of the way of everything. I dont see why people don't do this more often. It would make previously non-a/c compatible turbo manifolds, now a/c compatible, as well as free up space in front of the motor.

If anyone has done this I would like to see pics, part numbers, and how they did it. Thanks guys.

 

i haven't done it, but the condensor is not always the interfereing factor for non-a/c friendly setups. sometimes it is the compressor that would take quite a bit of work to move. i think the biggest issue with relocating would be making up new lines and having to leak test the system before re-filling it. the proper way to leak test anything related to the hvac system is to do a vacuum leak test and that can be a bit of work to do properly if you don't have the proper equipment.

 

I realize its not always the condenser making the manifold not a/c compatible. But just looking at other cars, I believe the integra mounts the a/c condenser if front of the radiator support. Is there any reason you couldn't use the stock lines from an integra and just fab up mounts for a/c condenser in its new location.

I wouldn't think lines would be that hard, why could we just use stainless steel braided soft line? Hardest part I see is adapting it to the stock compressor and/or filling the system with refrigerant.

 

Theres really no reason to relocate the condenser, its not a problem area. The compressor is usually in the way. Problem is theres is no good place to relocate that. And most dont care about AC so.

 

IMO, condenser location is more of a problem area than compressor location. A/C compatible downpipes are easy.

 

Why? what goes there that makes it a problem area?

I have a 2" thick custom radiator, then the stock condensor, two 12" slim fans, then the stock PS cooler, then a 3.5" thick Precision 750 intercooler without any problems.

If your worried about airflow going through so many layers you could do a side by side (rad/condensor) setup like on the 6th gen civics or build a shroud to restrict air flow.

 

I have a 6th gen civic. And thats the kind of setup I would have to run. I have an a/c p/s compatible log manifold right now.

For instance though, a lot of top mounts push the turbo way forward in the engine bay. If I didnt have a side by side, I could get away with a regular top mount in my engine bay.

Also look at the SPA top mount log manifold. It turns the turbo to clear the p/s pump/bracket. Its easily encroaching on the a/c condenser's space for a side by side.

 

Whats in front (bumper side) of the rad on a stock 6th gen civic? Is there room to move the condensor there? What about if you kept it on the driver side but moved it forward? You may be able to keep the stock lines just bend them a little.

 

For my '90 Civic I only had to move the compressor, and did so making new brackets for it & remade the tensioner (touches bottom half of belt, not top).

The condensor on my 95 Civic was only a mild issue. I made a custom bracket for it to move it forward a bit, and my topmount I made works perfect. Just needed to put a slim fan on the front of it. I did remove PS though, but I've never needed it anyways.

One thing you could try, if you have a 92-95 Civic, is to have someone reduce the size of the condensor (vertically), then move it forward even more & angle it. That would give all the room in the world.

 

Do you have any pictures of the brackets you can show me?

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2104812

This guy has.