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    Dashboard (safety pad) removal

    I would suggest you also do a Google/Yahoo search, instead of just here on the forums. It's been years, but I had found step-by-step instructions from a Supra owner and used that for my 1st time. I believe it was from someone's personal site. Good luck!
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Pages 5 and 8... Not sure if I missed an angle you are looking for, but those are all I have.
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    PURCHASING INFO! Please be sure to ask for your specific year, etc, since their response below is for my '91. The company is American Condensor. I believe they are in Cali, so if you read this early enough, some of you may be able to have them start making yours as early as Monday...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    I can speak for at least 2 conversions which did not perform well for me (those were professionally done at shops... national chain). I am glad thet there are a few of you who've had success on the 1st try, but I still do not think it's the result that many can expect. Also, even when...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Dunno what the stock one goes for, but the parallel flow one discussed in this thread is at $155 top end, maybe $125 each if 30 are purchased. Dunno what a stock serpentine one goes for from Toyota.
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    Would like approval to do a group buy. I have a very current thread on A/C R134 retrofit, in...

    Would like approval to do a group buy. I have a very current thread on A/C R134 retrofit, in the General section. That has the detail of what I'd like to do. Basically, provide 30 parallel flow A/C condensors to members at cost + shipping. I am not seeking any profit, just worked out a deal...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Finally got some pricing, but still not as good as I'd hoped. They did offer free freight (to 1 location) if 30 units are ordered. Cost is $125 each condensor, which would tie up almost $4K and a bit of my time for shipping. I could have it shipped to someone else with more time. Still a...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    When charging, I just went by guage readings and low was sitting at about 28psi and high was at ~230psi... I kept filling 'til I got to as close to "normal" settings as described in the TRSM, for an R12 system. When I added the next new cans, I purged the line, so am sure that I did not...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    ^^I pulled vacuum for about 50 minutes and then let it hold for another hour, before adding the freon. I screwed up tho and forgot to close the low-side valve when switching to the 2nd can of freon. I've heard that once it runs through the system a bit, it's supposed to get better (maybe...
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    Does anyone make a roof brace?

    I've got the 2 diff. WeezL wings (1st and 2nd batch). They are awesome! The only thing better would be like what Rajunz has (where you can install the targa over it), but that is definitely a one-off and he said his fabricator would NEVER make another one (it was a really big PITA to make)...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    41.8 degrees (F) !!!!! Took about 3 days to get things installed and recharged. I also installed the 2JZ N/A fan and an aluminum radiator (some oil line fittings and a few other things). After about 15-20 minutes of driving, temp reached 41.8F. I am very happy with the results. I...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Hey Figgie, Yours is the exception. I am not getting 40 degrees right now and I don't necessarily think others w/R134 are either (from what I've seen here). I think youmentioned that you replaced the condensor w/a stock one when you retrofitted. The condensors do get gunk in 'em and I think...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    According to the A/C forums and technical folks there, the condensor is the #1 thing that will improve the "coldness" of R134 in a retrofitted system. So, I am going to take temp readings before/after and see how the condensor does, as the only major change made. I would not recommend that...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Basically, $155, plus shipping. Took about a week to make, but I'm guessing that they can do more of them easier/faster, now that they've done this one. I will try 1 more call to the salesperson today and see if we can get some volume pricing. I ordered 2 dryer/receivers from...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    ^^It is. Once I install it I can tell you about fitment and temp differences. I will try to install it very soon and let ya know if it's worth buying sooner at the retail price, instead of waiting for a group buy. Not having much luck setting anything up with the company. Product looks...
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    A/C upgrades (R134) - Operation Chill

    Received it today and it looks like the real-deal. Won't have any side-by-side pics, until I replace the old one. Bracketry looks right. Anyone else have pics/measurements to compare?
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    Question on OEM springs

    I've got a set of springs that you can have for just shipping... Came off of my 91 Sup... Will have to get ya mileage info if they are tems or not (not sure if there's a difference).
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    Upgraded Alternators

    I'd be interested in an upgrade for my 2JZ alternators, if you could do that? Price per amp would be good. Lots of electronics, but nothing competition-craz-worthy. So depending on price, we're in for 2, 2JZ alternators.
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    2jzge mkiii supra overheated

    Check ALL the hoses for any pinhole leaks. Had a similar issue once with a 7M, which was not a BHG. Turned out I had a very small pinhole leak in a hose, which would allow steam to escape. Constantly loosing coolant, subsequently overheating here and there... could never figure out the...
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    Problem - Auto Aristo ECU running Man. 1JZ

    Check the CEL and go from there. I know a few ppl running the Aristo ECU on 1Js without issues, but the configuration varies (single, stock twins, etc).