Alternative Heaters ???

[Guest]

Hi all,

Came across these little babies and wondered about fitting them in the old girl at some point if it is do-able ...

Anyone tried this or maybee see any problems - main issue would be placement of the blower box - trunk ? possibly , then pass tubes through (hate idea of cutting, butchering metalwork though)

But this would seem to eliminate the need to use the standard heater system and I could opt for cheaper exhaust and not 'gas' myself in the process.

I don't know really playing with this in my mind - so would love comments jokes and feedback.

Small enough to mount almost anywhere yet produce an amazing amount of heat?up to 28,000 BTU/hour!
Heavy-duty 3-speed 12-volt blower
Huge airflow?up to 263 CFM!
On/Off-road Heater Kit with Ducts 9.4"W x 6.4"H x 9.35"D

Want you and your passengers to stay warm in your on- or off-road vehicle? Choose one of these heaters! Both use warm engine coolant to help you keep comfortable when the weather turns cold or when driving with the top down. Heavy-duty steel housing with tough black powder-coat finish. 3-speed operation: 172 CFM (3.9-amp draw); 228CFM (5-amp drow); 263 CFM (7.7-amp draw). Weigh only 7.2 lbs. Kits include heater, mounting brackets, wiring harness, switch and bracket, stainless steel mounting hardware and instructions. Heater hose not included. Manufacturer's 2-year warranty.

looking at around $190 but I hope there are cheaper / other systems out there - say from marine suppliers - I found this one on:

JCWhitney USA

 

[Guest]

could always plug in this £20 job and put it away on summer...

http://www.gadgets2u.co.uk/motoring.htm

 

[Guest]

yeah cool (or hot lol) - that's the sort of thing - but pictured myself driving and pointing the heater towards my feet with one hand and steering with the other lol
so would like to find similar (or make up) with hoses and fixed maybee under dash (if any room) lets say

Another thought - use existing 'channels' from the rear to blow air through ?? but where would I situ the heater hmmmmmmm

 

[Guest]

It seems that you would have to plumb them into the oil pipes, to extract the heat from the oil - would this be an easy job ?

I suppose you could put them on the rear seat, and run oil pipes through the firewall - not exactly temporary, though.

 

[Evil J Guano]

The original system keeps me toasty warm, why not fix that? Those things look like they are going to put a strain on your electrics, you will need relays etc... seems all you need is some thermals

 

[Guest]

Thermals are on the list for Chrimbo - I would overall prefer to use stock heat system, but am very confused as to exhaust setups and whats available etc etc

Love a Stainless system when money allows that can use (if anyone finds replacement ones ha ha) heat exchangers and the rest.

There is still so much to do on the old girl



Oh nickers

 

[912UK]

I was thinking of getting a basic electrical heater like the £19.99 one just to keep me warm but so far I have been find with a coat on. Don't want to gas my self out with the heater orginal one...

M

 

[Guest]

Does anyone have the combustion heater fitted to their car? I located it on the weekend but looks like it's been out of service for sometime. I can't find anything in this or the 911 forum. It's a petrol & spark plug system, but I can't ascertain how it affects the blowers. Are there blowers on non-combustion heater cars? Any ideas? Methinks this that getting this to work would help in the damp conditions we've got at the moment.

By the way, I've circumvented the cold starting problem by employing a technique that includes pumping the throttle throughout ignition. Works every time.....

Matt

 

[Guest]

I got my £20 cheapo heater yesterday, Looks ok (probably just about worth £20!). I'll give it a go at the weekend and let you all know if it actually does any heating!

Fraser