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Coupe35 12-17-2010 06:20 PM

Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

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WOW, these hot air heaters put out the heat. This is my first and only experience with one and when I installed it, I was not expecting much heat. But on a 30 degree day it will run you out of the car. And the engine temp did not get over 150 degrees. My question is. I would like to install a new firewall insulator, but since they are made out of plastic, I’m wondering if the area around the vent will melt. The vent gets so hot, you cannot touch it. For you guys that have a hot air heater and new firewall what’s been your experience?

Fe26 12-17-2010 07:44 PM

Re: Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

Is this a new setup you're using? I'm thinking of heating my coupe and am wondering which way to go. Thanks.

Coupe35 12-17-2010 08:19 PM

Re: Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

No, it's an original setup. I do not know of anybody reproducing them today. At times, You see them on ebay.

Fe26 12-20-2010 06:31 PM

Re: Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

Thanks Coupe 35, one I was watched just finished on ebay, passed in, reserve not met.

Lincoln 12-21-2010 09:40 PM

Re: Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

Enjoyed looking at your hot air heater pics. Try www.hotair4fords.com for the firewall insulator. They make a fiberglass replacement hose for the original Ford heaters, and they might fit your heater.
Lincoln.

eddieakers 01-01-2011 09:05 PM

Re: Hot air manifolds and new firewall
 

I have a hearter just like yours but I am missing both the sheet metal end for the manifold could you take some photos of both ends and e-mail them to me. [email protected]
Thanks Eddie


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