Replacement electrical heat available? |
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Replacement electrical heat available? |
roundboy914 |
Nov 1 2003, 11:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,251 |
Well, here is is, November, and I just got my car and new engine back from the shop. Now for my problem. Even though it is Chicago, the snow does not usually start flying for another month or so, and I would like to have my 914 out and about. The Triad headers obviously do not allow for any heat. I was wondering if anyone has tried/heard of/seen an electrical passanger heat system that can help. I am not looking for desert type heat or anything, just something to take the edge off.
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Mark Henry |
Nov 1 2003, 06:02 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I've live in Canada, I only drive air-cooled VW's (and the teen) and I will never use a gas heater.
I'm not saying that they can't be made safe with proper maintenance but they’re not for me. I've personally seen about a dozen bugs that have gone up in flame, including one first hand, because I was in it. My dad's 67 went up in smoke in the Oshawa Sears parking lot on new years eve in the early seventies. A new gas heater is available from Espar but be prepared to shell out $1000+. Also if you mount it in the trunk you will have to cut a 4-inch hole into the cab. Plus a couple inch hole in the fender for an exhaust. You could keep a stock engine with exchangers and swap it out when it gets cold or wear extra sweaters. One thing I've always wondered is would it really be that hard to clamshell a header? Most guys have a mig welder and it doesn't have to be pretty. If I go headers this is what I will most likely do. Below is one system for small aircraft, it's hinged to allow for inspection of the exhaust pipe. Attached image(s) |
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