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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Stainless steel heat exchangers for the 6

Posted by: iamchappy Sep 26 2006, 09:40 AM

I am considering my next expensive solution to not having heat in my 914 6 conversion. I do have an electric heater that does a pretty good job for the limited time I plan on driving the car when it's cold. The late start on getting my car together could force me to drive my car until the snow falls.

With a set of new heat exchangers my car would be a complete car without the mickey mouse electric heat option or going to the gas heater which I bought but am afraid to install for fear of fire.

Any recommendations as to what is best for fitment, the GHL or the Billy Boat BB product.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 26 2006, 11:21 AM

i hear they all need work to fit great.... but i heard the GHL were slightly worse than the BB

Posted by: smontanaro Sep 26 2006, 12:22 PM

Sorry to but who sells these products? How do they correspond to OEM? I assume OEM parts are tough to come by in good condition. They are something I would consider taking off my /6 and storing in a dry place, replacing them with a non-OEM part.

Thx,

Skip

Posted by: GeorgeRud Sep 26 2006, 12:39 PM

The stainless exchangers are available through the usual suspects (Patrick Motorsports, Performance Products, etc.).

Everything I heard is that they don't heat very well, though they may defrost somewhat.

The factory heat exchangers are still available, although they cost ~$4800/pair from the dealer. Used ones occassionally show up for ~$1000-1800. If you're not going to drive the car in the snow, you would probably be best served by finding a good used set, have them Jet Hot Coated, and then they should last forever.

Posted by: 9146986 Sep 26 2006, 12:47 PM

I've sold several sets of the B&B, and fit has been an issue with over half. I was going to try the GHL next time. IMHO if you can find a set of factory boxes worthy of jet hot coating, then I'd go that route even if they were a little more than the new. The limiting factor would be displacement, I would be OK with a 3.0 and stock he's, but a 3.2 is just past the performance envelope of the smallish factory he's. The factory units flow pretty damn good!

Posted by: iamchappy Sep 26 2006, 01:07 PM

My application is on my 79 SC 3.0 turbocharged engine with the 3.3 liter pistons and cylinders it is now a 3.12.

What has been the fitment issue with the GHL and BB the BB appear to have a smaller heatbox.

I was thinking the stock diameter ones would be to small, ive seen some old patched up ones for sale awhile back for 750.00.

If they would work ok I would consider going that route and remove them for summer.

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Posted by: iamchappy Sep 26 2006, 01:09 PM

BB

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Posted by: 3liter914-6 Sep 26 2006, 01:58 PM

I have a set of NIB BB H/Es. Never gotten around to installing them, but I'd shave a few bux of retail for ya.