Converting from Half sized Radiator to Full size on an EM/EK - Keeping AC??

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Hi all,

I want to keep my A/C but need a full sized radiator.

Apart from the below parts and retro fitting the radiator bracket support what else will i need to do to retain EM/EK A/C & have a full sized radiator?

1) Relocate the AC Condensor to the front of the radiator subframe - weld or make custom brackets to hold the Condensor. - ARE THERE ANY EASIER OPTION HERE?

2) Get custom hoses/fittings for the AC IN/OUT pipes to the Condensor - ARE THERE ANY INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS FOR THIS or DO I HAVE TO GO CUSTOM?

3) Remove the OEM AC Fan and replace with a slim fan to the front of the AC Condensor - ANY Plug and Play Kits for this?

4) Re-sure the AC FAN and retro wire/fit this to the full size radiator together with the Radiator FAN. - OR COULD I USE THE DC2 FULL FAN SETS?

5) Retro fit bottom radiator support brackets - IS THERE ANY PARTS THAT I COULD USE FOR THIS - i.e. from another car or are they all the same bracket style?

6) Flush the entire cooling system and bleed again.

7) Regas the AC system.


Any other easier way in doing this? besides using the DC2 Condensor (more custom work involved)

Is it worth the time and money?

Has anyone done this conversion before - retaining AC on a full sized radiator

thanks guys.