how to improve heater strength and temp?

91cobra5.0 · September 19th, 2008, 09:34 PM

so i finally got my dash blowin air but its not that strong and my heater isnt that hot so how can i improve it?

fogged306 · September 19th, 2008, 09:46 PM

You got enough coolant? Are you using a low temp thermostat?

91cobra5.0 · September 19th, 2008, 09:59 PM

yes on the low temp thermostat

1slo5.0 · September 19th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

so i finally got my dash blowin air but its not that strong and my heater isnt that hot so how can i improve it?

Put a 192 degree thermostat back in it. The temperature of the heater is controlled by engine heat. A low temp thermostat does not produce much heat, not to mention it doesn't benefit you in the least bit as far as horsepower is concerned

91cobra5.0 · September 19th, 2008, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Put a 192 degree thermostat back in it. The temperature of the heater is controlled by engine heat. A low temp thermostat does not produce much heat, not to mention it doesn't benefit you in the least bit as far as horsepower is concerned

i knew it doesnt give hp gains but that it was supposed to increase the live of the engine? also how can i make it blow stronger?

Pure Stock · September 20th, 2008, 03:25 AM

Get a 16 volt batt. LOL!

trueblue01 · September 20th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Make sure that the actuator for the flap in the heater box is moving all the way and not sticking. These are vacumn operated.

1slo5.0 · September 20th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by 91cobra5.0

i knew it doesnt give hp gains but that it was supposed to increase the live of the engine? also how can i make it blow stronger?

Just the opposite. It will make the engine live longer. If anything is going to negatively effect engine life it is going to be the 160 degree thermostat because it fools the computer into thinking the engine is always cold. The engine will always run rich because it will always be in warm up mode.

As far as blowing stronger goes, a new blower motor might be the only cure for that. Its hard to tell without seeing it. Or a 16 volt battery like Pure Stock said LOL!

91cobra5.0 · September 20th, 2008, 10:54 AM

as far as the battery, im running a red top altima battery, that should do the job shouldnt it?

September 19th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#1
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	how to improve heater strength and temp? so i finally got my dash blowin air but its not that strong and my heater isnt that hot so how can i improve it?

September 20th, 2008, 03:25 AM	#6
Pure Stock Regular 93 GT N/A 302 H/C/I 6.73@101.7--- 10.59@126.06 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 70 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a 16 volt batt. LOL! __________________ *N/A 302 Pushrod Power*

September 20th, 2008, 08:46 AM	#7
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Make sure that the actuator for the flap in the heater box is moving all the way and not sticking. These are vacumn operated. __________________ Never fast enough.

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September 19th, 2008, 09:46 PM	#2
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	You got enough coolant? Are you using a low temp thermostat?

September 19th, 2008, 09:59 PM	#3
91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes on the low temp thermostat

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91cobra5.0 Hardcore Enthusiast 98 Cobra Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,057 iTrader: 0 reviews	as far as the battery, im running a red top altima battery, that should do the job shouldnt it?

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