AC in hatch b swap Question

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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 02:29 AM
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Hello so I have a b series in my 91 hatchback and I want to put the stock AC back in with the innovative bracket but I read that there is no space and will need to run slim fans, not sure if its true or not so let me know. Anyways I was wondering if I can just run a half radiator with the condensor fan on the actual condensor instead of buying a full radiator with the condensor fan on the radiator like stock.
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 07:53 AM
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I have that innovative bracket in mine and yes, fan space is limited in front of the exhaust manifold. The bracket itself fits well enough. I have a full size Skunk2 radiator with a slim aluminum shroud that I blocked the left side fan with an aluminum plate, and there is about 1/2" of clearance between the compressor and the slim aluminum shroud.

I've since given up on the AC for now, but when I first had the swap done I tried running a half radiator and it would get too hot because there was inadequate airflow over the condenser. With the full size radiator and shroud to help with the flow it stayed cool but I have no room to swap in a header.
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 03:23 AM
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I have that innovative bracket in mine and yes, fan space is limited in front of the exhaust manifold. The bracket itself fits well enough. I have a full size Skunk2 radiator with a slim aluminum shroud that I blocked the left side fan with an aluminum plate, and there is about 1/2" of clearance between the compressor and the slim aluminum shroud.

I've since given up on the AC for now, but when I first had the swap done I tried running a half radiator and it would get too hot because there was inadequate airflow over the condenser. With the full size radiator and shroud to help with the flow it stayed cool but I have no room to swap in a header.
So you was running stock headers when you have ac in your car? I have plm headers and they are kinda on the bigger side so im not sure if it'll fit.
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 05:58 AM
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I have a set of PLM headers that I test fitted w/ the compressor on, it fit the compressor fine but the AC lines were in the way. It should fit with a half-size radiator.
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