Ian Davidson Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Anyone have any ideas about which type of aircon condenser radiator would be suitable to fit in a (modified) TR8? I built it with the aircon heater matrix, a serpentine front end with a Range Rover compressor, a RR receiver/dryer together with a TR8 fan bracket + 2 fans to fit in front of the radiator. I was thinking of using a Range Rover Classic condenser but this is just a little too wide. I have an old TR7 condenser which seems leak free but would prefer something new. Grateful for ideas! Ian Davidson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR8IAN Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi Ian, Because we never had aircon on the British TR7&8 there seems to be little local information regarding this set up. I have had good experiences recently dealing with Woody at the Wedgeshop in the States. Its probably worth looking him up on the web and sending him an e-mail. His company also breaks TR8s so he may be able to offer the correct parts. Hope this helps Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cliff Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 If you have access to a TR7 condensor, it will do the job nicely and it will not require any special fitting or bracketry.Cliff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Hi Ian, I have removed the air con from an original LHD US' TR8. I will keep the parts, but if you need any information, just ask, if I can help Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Davidson Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hi Ian, I have removed the air con from an original LHD US' TR8. I will keep the parts, but if you need any information, just ask, if I can help Cheers, Chris. Hi Chris, Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. Do you still have the aircon parts? I have a fan frame and two fans to fit them, but would like a condenser radiator and the brackets to fit it, together with any pipework you might have. Cheers Ian Ian Davidson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 But this is England . . . . why on earth would you need aircon in a TR8 . . . . ? It's got windows, even if it's a solid tintop, otherwise it's got a sunroof or a hood as well. And it's got a V8 by way of heating. So it doesn't need the surplus weight of a heater, let alone aircon ? Or am I missing something ? Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin Powell Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 But this is England . . . . why on earth would you need aircon in a TR8 . . . . ? It's got windows, even if it's a solid tintop, otherwise it's got a sunroof or a hood as well. And it's got a V8 by way of heating. So it doesn't need the surplus weight of a heater, let alone aircon ? Or am I missing something ? Cheers, Alec Hi Alec Some of us are doing our forward planning for global warming!! Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hello, Alec, here it's France, but I have removed the air con : who need an air con on a Triumph Ian, sorry for any confusion, but I must keep the parts, so will not sell or give them, as the new owner of this TR8 as tell me that he may want to put in back on the car one day (hopefully he will not ) Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Davidson Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Hi Alec, Point taken, but I enjoy the challenge of trying to get something to work, particularly on a TR7/8 where success is never guaranteed. Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Davidson Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 If you have access to a TR7 condensor, it will do the job nicely and it will not require any special fitting or bracketry.Cliff Hi Cliff, Thanks for the tip. The TR7 condenser came complete with a big shroud and two fans and the whole assembly seems to fit in front of the main radiator. There isn't space with the V8 to fit all of this, as far as I can see. The TR8 fan assembly I have seems to fit behind the main radiator, with the aircon condenser in front of the radiator, presumably held in place with some special brackets? So all I need to do is to make up some suitable brackets? Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
traveleze Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi Ian, I just found out my TR8 radiator isnt a radiator at all. its an air con condensor. see http://www.tr8.co.uk/restoration/radiator.html If its of any use to you let me know. (it was sold to me as a TR8 Rad). Can't tell you much about it sorry as i wasn't intending to fit air con. kind regards, steve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trsprint lee Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 air con is more trouble than its worth get rid lose the weight and put the hood down and without air con it will save petrol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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