Cherubs Burban Project

[Cherub]

Also forgot i got Exhaust installed awhile back. Dual 3" from header back to 24" magnaflow mufflers then all the was your to exit behind the rear tires. Its fairly quiet like i wanted. It doesnt give any drone when cruising or at idle but still has a throaty sound. let me see if i cant get a audio of it.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by Cherub

Also forgot i got Exhaust installed awhile back. Dual 3" from header back to 24" magnaflow mufflers then all the was your to exit behind the rear tires. Its fairly quiet like i wanted. It doesnt give any drone when cruising or at idle but still has a throaty sound. let me see if i cant get a audio of it.

not the best you get the picture just click below

[Cherub]

just dropped the burb off to get the a/c fixed........ Its going to be nice to beat the houston heat!!!

[rs72z]

Sweet burb.

[gearheads78]

Originally Posted by Cherub

just dropped the burb off to get the a/c fixed........ Its going to be nice to beat the houston heat!!!

I see yours has rear a/c. Thats on my list of things to do to mine.

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

I see yours has rear a/c. Thats on my list of things to do to mine.

Technically it has yet to really put in any work but i optimistic that the A/C shop will get the job done and the rear and main A/C will work properly

[Edahall]

Originally Posted by Cherub

Technically it has yet to really put in any work but i optimistic that the A/C shop will get the job done and the rear and main A/C will work properly

When both A/C's are working properly on these Suburbans, they really do a good job cooling down the huge cabin even at 100 degrees. By the way, if the shop is converting the system to R-134A, make sure they change out the condenser for a newer type parallel flow condenser. The newer type of condenser transfers heat better which is needed when using R-134A.

[SBTork]

Originally Posted by Cherub

hahah better late than never i guess.

Im running shock extenders with front shocks on the rear.

also trimmed that plate as you can see from the pics

Awesome man!! Thanks!!

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by Edahall

When both A/C's are working properly on these Suburbans, they really do a good job cooling down the huge cabin even at 100 degrees. By the way, if the shop is converting the system to R-134A, make sure they change out the condenser for a newer type parallel flow condenser. The newer type of condenser transfers heat better which is needed when using R-134A.

Sweet im glad that the a/c will be able to handle the heat. The owner before me had already converted it over to r-134a.

One other concern i have though is with the compressor. Ive read on here that this style has a tendence not to last very long.
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[Cherub]

Originally Posted by SBTork

Awesome man!! Thanks!!

even if it was late

[TheApocalyptican]

Originally Posted by Cherub

Sweet im glad that the a/c will be able to handle the heat. The owner before me had already converted it over to r-134a.

One other concern i have though is with the compressor. Ive read on here that this style has a tendence not to last very long.
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They aren't bad as long as you get a brand new one, and you keep the system charged and leak free. There are sanden's that can be used instead, but there are many "experts" I've talked with that say as long as you have a quality new one, and you keep the system sealed (which you want no matter the compressor)they aren't any worse.


Also, just having the system converted, doesn't guarantee that they had a better condenser installed. Having a parallel flow condenser vs the stock tube and fin makes the r134 work almost as well as a vehicle that was designed for it.

[Edahall]

Originally Posted by TheApocalyptican

They aren't bad as long as you get a brand new one, and you keep the system charged and leak free. There are sanden's that can be used instead, but there are many "experts" I've talked with that say as long as you have a quality new one, and you keep the system sealed (which you want no matter the compressor)they aren't any worse.


Also, just having the system converted, doesn't guarantee that they had a better condenser installed. Having a parallel flow condenser vs the stock tube and fin makes the r134 work almost as well as a vehicle that was designed for it.

Very well said.

[Cherub]

ill have a look when i get it back.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Edahall

When both A/C's are working properly on these Suburbans, they really do a good job cooling down the huge cabin even at 100 degrees. By the way, if the shop is converting the system to R-134A, make sure they change out the condenser for a newer type parallel flow condenser. The newer type of condenser transfers heat better which is needed when using R-134A.

Originally Posted by TheApocalyptican

Having a parallel flow condenser vs the stock tube and fin makes the r134 work almost as well as a vehicle that was designed for it.

I've been looking for 'this' condenser. I understand I should ask for a 'late-95' condenser but when I go to Oreillys or whatever they don't differentiate. How do we tell for sure that we're getting one that's a direct swap w/the stock R12 unit that works best w/the R134 (w/o the parts guys help)?

[TheApocalyptican]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I've been looking for 'this' condenser. I understand I should ask for a 'late-95' condenser but when I go to Oreillys or whatever they don't differentiate. How do we tell for sure that we're getting one that's a direct swap w/the stock R12 unit that works best w/the R134 (w/o the parts guys help)?

You may be able to use one from a 95 or so, but what I used is an aftermarket one that fits right where the stock one does, and with the same mounts. It doesn't fit perfectly in the mounts, it's off like maybe 1/2", but it's not going anywhere at all, and I'm using nothing but the stock brackets, and mounts.

Got it from here. Part #7-3642. Autozone supposedly carries the part, but every one here had a box with the correct part # on it, but the part inside was a piccolo style condenser. It fit, but doesn't work as well as a parallel flow. Told autozone that they are selling a part that isn't what they say it is, but they didn't seem to care.

[Cherub]

well i got the suburban back this morning and its running the old style condenser. I talked to the A/C guy and he said he wouldnt worry about it and wouldnt change it unless i get a leak or something. So ill just stick with what i got. Im fixing to test how well it cools on my way home.

[Cherub]

Here is some updated pics

[Edahall]

Wow, very nice looking Suburban. You've got good taste. Those are very nice looking wheels.

[gearheads78]

Looks great. How did the A/C do?

[kikkegek]

nice! lookin good man!

[justpball]

Looks great!!
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[Cherub]

Originally Posted by gearheads78

Looks great. How did the A/C do?

turned out great has good air flow and temp........when i got home my wife was like wow your face is all cold

[bigblock73]

I love this thing

[JCampbell]

Nice rig. Been thinking about doing a 2wd Sub after the dually is done.

[justpball]

Let me know if you ever want to sell it....
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