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What kind of coolant does an 88 TC use?
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Pete D
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Northern OH
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R-12
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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine shortly, ported head and
manifolds, polished and cc'd chambers, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, Walbro 190 pump and T-3 for starters. KB subs
and jack rails.
Pete Dunham
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I mean refrigerant... sorry bout that
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turbocoupeterry
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Joined:
May 2001
lima,ohio united states of america
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has ne1 tried to retro-fit their bird with a r-134a if so i wouild like to kow the procediure and if its worth it
88 tc, new tires and a k&n filter fender mounted
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TCx2
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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I've had two birds converted to R134. Completely drain the system. Get a new dryer. Replace all the seals. Replace the fittings and you are off and running.
R134 doesn't get as cold R12, but it is doable. Difference is in my whitebird with R134 I am rarely tempted to turn the A/C down. My blackbird with R-12 I will sometimes turn down the cool.
Last bird I had converted cost (with labor)
about $275.
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Kevin
TCx2
88 White TC, 5spd, Loaded
88 Black TC, 5spd, Base
87 LtBlue TC, 5spd,Loaded
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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Walsted
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Fort Worth, TX
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I'm running R-134a from the Interdyne kit. A local shop evacuated the R-12 for free provided I let them keep it, and I did the conversion as specified on the box. The A/C works, although it is noticeably weak. I asked a friend who is an A/C mechanic about replacing the dryer and o-rings, and he said that it was a good idea, but not necessary.
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Mike Walsted
1986 5-speed TurboCoupe .
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TCx2
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Sierra Vista, Arizona
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As far as dryer, I was told the same thing. I didn't HAVE to replace it. However, any car that I've converted I've had leakage problems that caused me to have to do A/C work. Thus I changed all the o rings. I have one bird that is still on R-12. Pretty sure the compressor is going to die as it is noisey but until it does, I'm leaving the R-12 alone.
As far as dryer, again was told it didn't have to be done, but a 13 year old dryer...
decided that I wanted the best I could have since I knew R-134 was inferior in cooling properties to start with.
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Kevin
TCx2
88 White TC, 5spd, Loaded
88 Black TC, 5spd, Base
87 LtBlue TC, 5spd,Loaded
Kevin
TCx2
67 Green Ford Fairlane 428CJ 5spd
89 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
03 Mercury Marauder "Supercharged"
03 Ford Excursion(King of the SUVs)
04 Mustang Cobra - Screaming Yellow
10 Challenger R/T "Supercharged"
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I've converted all 3 of my TC's.The '83 was the first & I didn't install a new drier & it's still fine after years of use. Time after time I see posts saying R-134 isn't as cold. How is 38 degrees w/ r-12 colder than 38 degrees w/ r-134?? When converting, you only charge 85% of what the system originally used or you'll get higher pressures and it won't be as efficient.
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Dave
'83TC
'85TC
'87TC
'90SC
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