Winter RX7 drivers: what you reccomend for block heater stuff?
10-21-04, 12:05 AM
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Winter RX7 drivers: what you reccomend for block heater stuff?
THe stock one that putsa heating element around the trailing plug on the front rotor seems kind of rinky dink. I also had a coolant heater that i recently removed because t got fouled.
whats everyone reccomend for a solution?
whats everyone reccomend for a solution?
10-21-04, 12:14 AM
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stock heating element? is that a canada only option? I've never seen a USDM Fb with one on it. Not sure just how cold it gets where you are, but NJ winters can get pretty cold, around 0*f and I never had a problem getting mine started. I let it warm up a little first, but nothing too special.
10-21-04, 12:44 AM
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it gets to -20 -30 celcius in the winter here.. thats near -20 fahrenheit or so 
i guess it was a canadian option... i've seen several motors with them
they tend to break
besides i thought it is just easier on the engine if its not overly cold since teh housings expand at different rates
i guess it was a canadian option... i've seen several motors with them
they tend to break
besides i thought it is just easier on the engine if its not overly cold since teh housings expand at different rates
10-21-04, 02:33 AM
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hey
thats an excellent idea!!
maybe i should even post a thread on an rx7 forums and ask what kind of heater other owners have used and been happy with? :P
maybe i should even post a thread on an rx7 forums and ask what kind of heater other owners have used and been happy with? :P
10-21-04, 02:36 AM
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put lots of cheese on the motor, that will keep it nice and warm, dont use nacho cheese, makes a big mess........p.s. also park the car in the living room, its nice and warm there!!
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Originally Posted by Max7
My best winter advice is to park it in a garage, and drive something else for the winter. works for me!
I actually drove my firat RX7 for 2 winters I did not use a block heater or anything and never had any problems.
The most important thing I did was invest in a GOOD set of snow tires - the only way to servive winter in an FB...
10-21-04, 09:38 AM
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Heres a cheep *** red-neck way of fixing/making an engine block warmer. Get your self some self limiting heat tape rap it aroud the rad. and any other non moving parts and plug it in when your car sits for any length of time like over night. Used this method on my truck for years worked great.
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Meh... I would recommend getting a stock one, new. I'm sure it will last a good 5 years min. Remember our cars are 20 years old now, so obviously some parts will be susceptible to breaking.
10-21-04, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 82transam
stock heating element? is that a canada only option? I've never seen a USDM Fb with one on it. Not sure just how cold it gets where you are, but NJ winters can get pretty cold, around 0*f and I never had a problem getting mine started. I let it warm up a little first, but nothing too special.
In Ottawa, we get at least one to two SOLID weeks of temps below -35 degrees C, and the rest of the winter hovers around -20 to -30 degrees C.
What does that mean? Well... we can get temp warnings where they say "It's frostbite in less than five minutes of exposure, please don't leave your homes if it's not necessary" and they call off school for the really little kids.
Block Heaters, winter oil (5w30 or 0w30), lock de-icer, and a good ice scraper are not options here they are a way of life in the winter.
Jon
PS: Then in the summer.. Ottawa gets "OMFG it's so hot out there you can boil an egg on your hood, so don't go outside" warnings... we get the best of both worlds
Jon
10-21-04, 11:51 AM
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I've got a Rusted 1984 Cavalier Wagon Beastmaster for winter, $100 beaters are worth saving the 7
Originally Posted by Gregs
not everyone has the luxury of having 2 cars...
10-21-04, 06:59 PM
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does it heat the oil or the coolant? Got any pics of it, I'm just curious to see what it looks like.
Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Yup.. mine's got one too, but since I don't drive mine in the winter, I just removed the cable to it.
In Ottawa, we get at least one to two SOLID weeks of temps below -35 degrees C, and the rest of the winter hovers around -20 to -30 degrees C.
What does that mean? Well... we can get temp warnings where they say "It's frostbite in less than five minutes of exposure, please don't leave your homes if it's not necessary" and they call off school for the really little kids.
Block Heaters, winter oil (5w30 or 0w30), lock de-icer, and a good ice scraper are not options here they are a way of life in the winter.
Jon
PS: Then in the summer.. Ottawa gets "OMFG it's so hot out there you can boil an egg on your hood, so don't go outside" warnings... we get the best of both worlds
Jon
In Ottawa, we get at least one to two SOLID weeks of temps below -35 degrees C, and the rest of the winter hovers around -20 to -30 degrees C.
What does that mean? Well... we can get temp warnings where they say "It's frostbite in less than five minutes of exposure, please don't leave your homes if it's not necessary" and they call off school for the really little kids.
Block Heaters, winter oil (5w30 or 0w30), lock de-icer, and a good ice scraper are not options here they are a way of life in the winter.
Jon
PS: Then in the summer.. Ottawa gets "OMFG it's so hot out there you can boil an egg on your hood, so don't go outside" warnings... we get the best of both worlds
Jon
10-21-04, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Max7
I've got a Rusted 1984 Cavalier Wagon Beastmaster for winter, $100 beaters are worth saving the 7
ive survived 2 winters so far
10-21-04, 07:12 PM
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this'll be my fourth, the first 2 with worn the **** out all season and the old open diff. Last winter I had my gsl rear in and badass snow tires. As long as it didn't get high centered its unstoppable. And gregs, not race around? wtf kind of fun is that, snow drifting rules 
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This is why I don't drive the 7 in the winter -> https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/r-i-p-vin-jm1fb3322e0837553-356502/
Originally Posted by Gregs
or just drive the 7 in the winter with snow tires and dont race around
ive survived 2 winters so far
ive survived 2 winters so far
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Originally Posted by Max7
This is why I don't drive the 7 in the winter -> https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=356502
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10-23-04, 02:44 PM
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ok
So, to bring it back on topic,
so far i've only read one actual solution to my question two ifyou count getting another "stock" block heater.
How about those ofyou that do drive in teh winter if you could post your set-up I'
d really appreciate it, especially if its more than jus tthe stock heating element
so far i've only read one actual solution to my question two ifyou count getting another "stock" block heater.
How about those ofyou that do drive in teh winter if you could post your set-up I'
d really appreciate it, especially if its more than jus tthe stock heating element
10-23-04, 04:49 PM
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There are inline block heaters, they attach to a rad hose or a heater hose , and work wonderfully.
When I lived in banff I used one of those on my chevette and an insta-furnace inside the car to keep that part warm. I didn't pay the power bill, though
When I lived in banff I used one of those on my chevette and an insta-furnace inside the car to keep that part warm. I didn't pay the power bill, though
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