{"product_id":"csf-oem-performance-a-c-evaporator-porsche-964-993-911-csf8368","title":"CSF OEM+ Performance A\/C Evaporator","description":"\u003cp\u003eCSF Racing is excited to unveil the OEM+ Performance A\/C Evaporator (SKU: CSF8368) specifically designed for Porsche 964 and 993 models. This innovative product continues CSF’s commitment to revitalising the air conditioning system of your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the exceptional feedback from the Air-Cooled Porsche enthusiasts in mind, this evaporator serves as a modern alternative that enhances the driving comfort of your 911. The CSF OEM+ A\/C Evaporator is developed in response to the long-standing demand for high-quality OEM replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these iconic 90s Porsches continue to age, many owners are discovering that their original A\/C systems are no longer up to the task. Leaking, clogged, corroded, or inefficient evaporators are all too common. Even when working properly, old and brand new OE evaporators are prone to blow white flakes\/dust particles into the cabin due to oxidation build up \u0026amp; corrosion. In addition, the original evaporator was designed to work with R12 instead of the modern R134a refrigerant. This means the OE Evaporator is less efficient on 993s and 964s with R134a conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCSF has decades of experience designing and manufacturing A\/C Condensers and has leveraged that knowledge to design its first high performance Evaporator. Most factory A\/C evaporators from the 80s and 90s are now outdated in both design and materials. They were originally designed for R12 refrigerant, which offered far superior performance compared to today’s more environmentally friendly R134a. Even brand-new OEM evaporators are not efficient enough to provide a proper temperature differential with R134a. That’s where CSF steps in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF engineers have once again applied modern design and manufacturing techniques to this classic Porsche evaporator. Working closely with Motorsport Inc as a development partner, CSF was able to test, measure, and develop the new evaporator with both old and new OE units as well as a now discontinued Griffiths evaporator for reference. Test fitting was done in the full HVAC Suitcase courtesy of the team at Motorsport Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an evaporator that fits perfectly, outperforms the factory system by a significant margin, and costs less than a new OEM unit. Based on testing, the CSF Evaporator fits and seals 2 times better than the factory or discontinued Griffiths units. A better seal means more airflow over the evaporator and in turn, better AC performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Differences and Improvements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased performance: Approximately 2x better performance than a brand-new OEM evaporator and much larger improvement over an oxidized and corroded unit that has been installed for some time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for R134a: Helps recover some of the cooling power lost in a refrigerant conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved Durability: More robust design and construction materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess Expensive: Around half the price of a new Genuine Porsche unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-Corrosive Finish: No more white flakes\/dust particles from an old oxidized unit. New OE units don’t come with any coating so they quickly develop oxidation and corrosion requiring replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCSF vs OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new 964\/993 Evaporator utilizes a modern parallel-flow dual core design. Parallel-flow evaporators are far more efficient than old serpentine style designs like the OEM unit for the 964 and 993. These new cores feature CSF’s Super-High Pressure Multi-Channel Microtube for Optimal Flow and Maximum Surface Area Contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF evaporator also features an anti-corrosive powder coat finish so there is no chance of oxidation or corrosion in the future. Corrosion and oxidation are what leads to the common white flakes\/dust particles that blow from the vents of the 964 and 933. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo more White Flakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first ~25 years, since the introduction of the 964, the original Behr\/Mahle evaporators came with an anti-corrosion coating from the factory. Over time that coating has worn down and caused evaporators to corrode and oxidize. Normally a factory replacement will buy you plenty more years of good service. However, factory clear anti-corrosive coating for the evaporators was banned in the last ~5 years due to environmental restrictions, so any new OE unit no longer comes coated from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo coating means a new OE evaporator will begin oxidizing and corroding immediately. Many owners and builders have had their A\/C systems turn into snow blowers within just a few months of installing brand new OE units. This issue plagues everyone from DIY inclined owners to the most prestigious and notable Porsche restoration companies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CSF Evaporator was designed to solve this issue for good. The anti-corrosive powder coat finish offers the ultimate form of protection from oxidation and corrosion. Installing the CSF unit will give you the peace of mind that you won’t ever have to worry about your evaporator again. If you’ve ever had to replace one of these, you know the value of never having to do it again. The HVAC Suitcase, which houses the evaporator, sits behind the dash and requires a significant amount of labor to remove and reinstall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCSF vs Griffiths Kuehl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotorsport Inc was able to provide the CSF Engineering Team with a discontinued aftermarket evaporator from Griffiths. The Kuehl High Performance AC Evaporator was the go to replacement for 964 and 993 owners for many years. It offered improved A\/C Performance as well as an anti-corrosive coating so owners didn’t have to deal with the dreaded snow flakes. However, these were discontinued over 5 years ago and there have been no alternatives since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Griffiths design was definitely better than the extremely dated mechanical design used in the OE unit. However, there was still plenty of room for improvement. The Kuehl Evaporator utilized a triple pass tube and fin design. While this was more efficient than the OE serpentine tube style, the triple pass design causes more back pressure than a single pass design like the CSF Evaporator uses. This back pressure raises the temperature of the refrigerant lowering the overall efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere was also more space between each core than ideal, causing additional airflow restrictions. This empty space also reduces the overall refrigerant capacity. The CSF Engineers designed the dual cores to sit as close to each other as possible offering the best possible airflow and maximizing refrigerant capacity. CSF’s Super-High Pressure Multi-Channel Microtubes also offer increased performance over the basic tube design of the Kuehl Evaporator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Upgrade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are restoring a 964 or 993 to show-car condition or upgrading your weekend toy for modern comfort, CSF’s OEM+\/Performance A\/C Evaporator is a no-brainer. No more white flakes\/dust blowing out of your vents and no chance of it happening in the future. This is the best and current only solution to a proper functioning A\/C system for the 964 and 993. You and your Porsche deserve the best, and CSF delivers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cooler is packaged in a premium box with laser cut foam inserts. You can be confident your AC Evaporator is protected and secure as it is shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche: 964-573-901-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorsche: 964-573-013-00\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross Reference:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehr: AE 45 000P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CSF Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56101604524335,"sku":"CSF8368","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3903\/9279\/files\/8368.jpg?v=1775106652","url":"https:\/\/www.prospeedracing.com.au\/products\/csf-oem-performance-a-c-evaporator-porsche-964-993-911-csf8368","provider":"Pro Speed Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}