Installing a CompressorWorks R4 into a W123 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 06-26-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

wow, it's good to hear from someone that's had 134 successfully converted into a pre 84 123chassis!
keep in mind the cd has a smaller volume to cool, smaller windows, and fewer doors... likely you have the windows tinted and I bet the car is a light color. also, in the desert, you are not dealing with humidity... that's a HUGE heat load on a cooling system!
88F with 60% humidity is about 3 times the amount of heat as 100F in 10% humidity... that's a lot when often in TX or SC etc, it's 95+ with 90% humidity!!!
these cars all pull in air from outside! so it's OUTSIDE humidity that is being dealt with! even with the max cool setting, there is a large % of outside air flowing through the car...

WOW you are good! You must have cheated (looked at my signature). Yes the car is white, but no tinted windows. I do keep a windshield shade in place when the car is parked, and that helps the car cool quicker. I am basically a cheapskate, and don't want to pay for r12 if I don't have to. The 134a works so good, I see no reason to change. I am hoping the 126 will turn out as good. It HAS tinted windows, but is gray in color.