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Heater core by size?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Gearhead Graphics, Aug 17, 2013.

  1. Gearhead Graphics
    Joined: Oct 4, 2008
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    Doing a project where I'd like to find a pretty small heater core, like 4x4 or maybe 5x5 or so inches, depth not as much of a concern.

    I've looked up a ton of them on feebay and such, and tried to find a chart to no avail.
    Anyone know of a chart somewhere that I can find what sizes are in what car, or even know what car might have one about the size listed?
     
  2. hoop98
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  3. junkyardjeff
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    One would think a good parts store would have a catalog for that.
     
  4. Hackerbilt
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    I guess its kinda like gas tanks...so many variations!
    Be nice if a manufacturer had some generic versions available as they do with general purpose fuel tanks, but I guess the demand just isn't there.
     
  5. bubbaj
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  7. Fenders
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    You know, a small transmission cooler with a 12V computer muffin fan behind it would make a decent heater...... You'd have to make a housing for it, unless it's hidden up under the dash.
     
  8. Gearhead Graphics
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    Thanks guys. I'll have to measure out exactly how big I can fit and do some digging on your links. Trans cooler might work as well, though needing a 5/8 input/outlet fitting.

    Not for a heat project, but once it's done I'll be putting up some details on what it is.
     
  9. 63comet
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    JC Whitney used to list heater cores by size, haven't looked at their book for years though.


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  10. blue 49
    Joined: Dec 24, 2006
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    I couldn't find a core to fit this heater the way I wanted so I made my own out of copper tube and aluminum flashing. Works pretty good, too.

    Blue
     

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