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12-05-2011, 07:48 PM | #1 |
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block heaters
Anybody in the SLC area running the block heater for the winter? Especially with an e85 tune... Feedback would be great cause I'm about to install mine this week. Thanks.
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12-05-2011, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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I run one. Not really necessary unless its really cold. Installation is really simple but takes a lot of torque to get the coolant plug out. If you have any questions hit me up
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12-05-2011, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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My car starts just fine with e85 in the winter.
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12-05-2011, 08:27 PM | #4 |
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and does your car have a garage? i have a carport for another week, and my car sits outside if I end up driving it to work, figure any means to warming it up before starting would help. r8r4life, what injectors and turbo are you running, tgv deletes?
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12-05-2011, 08:48 PM | #5 |
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I run one on my megacab! BAM!
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12-05-2011, 08:53 PM | #6 |
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Dialing in cranking tables should be enough to make it start unless it gets below zero. It's nice however to come out, start up your car and have your heater blow warm air right off the bat. Will increase the longevity of the car also
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12-05-2011, 08:58 PM | #7 |
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"Will increase the longevity of the car also." Exactly. It was recommended by my tuner too. Figure for 40$, why not.
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12-05-2011, 09:07 PM | #8 |
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Plus it makes you car look tuff to have a 3 pronged cord hanging out your grill
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12-05-2011, 11:09 PM | #9 |
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Just installed mine today! this afternoon, after letting it sit overnight, I started it up and noticed the car struggling so I decided I need one of those. btw, I am new to the RMIC chapter so I look forward to meeting u guys out here.
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12-06-2011, 01:09 AM | #10 |
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I ran one on my car it was the best thing I ever did.. But it was running hydra and it was a pain to start every time!! Best investment I would say
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12-06-2011, 10:43 AM | #11 |
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Car is garaged.DW 1000cc injectors,Rotated 3076,TGV deletes,
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12-06-2011, 10:46 AM | #12 |
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Les......you start your car in the winter?
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12-06-2011, 11:56 AM | #13 |
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Gotta warm it up every once in a while.
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12-06-2011, 10:19 PM | #14 |
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Well I'm right there with ya: dom 3r, id 1000's and tgv deletes. Yet mine is in a carport. Its not like I have to try more than once to start it, just isn't the same start at 15 degrees. I'm all about it if it makes even a hint of difference. How's your idle with those dw's?
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12-06-2011, 11:24 PM | #15 |
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Perfect.Can't complain a bit about the idle or the tune.
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12-06-2011, 11:43 PM | #16 |
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Who tuned it? Just curious cause I've always heard that its difficult to fine tune the idle on those.
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12-07-2011, 10:31 AM | #17 |
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12-07-2011, 10:44 AM | #18 |
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I lol when a shop doesn't recommend 1000s because they "cause poor idle". Every car I've seen that has been properly tuned idles like stock.
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