 Stainless steel heat exchangers for the 6, GHL or BB |
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| iamchappy |
 Sep 26 2006, 09:40 AM
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It all happens so fast!  Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest   |
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. |
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| Aaron Cox |
Sep 26 2006, 11:21 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
i hear they all need work to fit great.... but i heard the GHL were slightly worse than the BB
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| smontanaro |
Sep 26 2006, 12:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,190 Joined: 3-June 05 From: Evanston, IL Member No.: 4,197 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sorry to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hijacked.gif) 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 |
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| GeorgeRud |
Sep 26 2006, 12:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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. |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Sep 26 2006, 12:47 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,728 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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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!
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| iamchappy |
Sep 26 2006, 01:07 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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. Attached image(s) 
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| iamchappy |
Sep 26 2006, 01:09 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| 3liter914-6 |
Sep 26 2006, 01:58 PM
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Master of Clueless Posts Group: Benefactors Posts: 310 Joined: 12-October 03 From: State College, PA Member No.: 1,238 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
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.
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