Cabin Heat Using Automotive Heater Core

by William Holloway in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 10 years ago

I would like to try using an automotive style heater core with a blower for cabin heat in my Titan Tornato that I'm building. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best location to tap into the coolant lines?

Re: Cabin Heat Using Automotive Heater Core

by Dennis Richardson » 10 years ago

Dennis Richardson

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The problem with an automotive heater core is the size of the fittings and the resulting restriction. Automotive heater cores are also heavy. I used a small radiator designed for a 4 cycle snowmobile. All aluminum construction with 25mm inlet and outlet that allows you to plumb it in series with your radiator. Rather than run a fan I just ducted high pressure air in and through the core. I control this with a standard scat tube flapper valve. I have used this system for 12 years with no issues.

Dennis

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