heater/defroster purchase
Hi, looking for a heater /defroster unit to install in a cobra , any suggestions on which one is a better choice
thanks Bob
|
| fordracing65 |
01-01-2023 09:35 PM |
Cobranda.com
|
| mrmustang |
01-02-2023 06:16 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by otto
(Post 1513468)
Hi, looking for a heater /defroster unit to install in a cobra , any suggestions on which one is a better choice
thanks Bob
|
Why not the unit from ERA? Want to see what it looks like installed, come on down and I'll pull 2080 out of the back of the garage.
Bill S. |
| kitcarbp |
01-02-2023 06:27 AM |
Hey Otto, if its for an ERA, just call them, they may sell you the whole kit to install it. If its not for an ErA, go aftermarket, there are choices. Start with Maradyne to get ideas for your project. They have all kinds to choose from. My west coast cobra went even simpler with a small ford heater core in a custom core box.
Maradyne Mobile |
| Roylerumble |
01-02-2023 09:15 AM |
vintage air has some great options and some nice controls to pick from
|
I bought the kit from ERA for the one that I had, was a fairly easy install and worked well.
|
| patrickt |
01-02-2023 04:20 PM |
As a point of obscure ERA trivia, if you opt for the standard dash configuration, and install a heater, you sometimes have to switch the oil pressure and temperature gages. :cool:
|
I should have stated it’s for a future superformance purchase , not the era in my profile
Bob
|
Bob,
From what I recall, other than the FIA, all Superformance cars come with a heater/defroster standard. What model are you looking at?
Jim
|
Check with Mark IV (Rick) to verify, but from what I saw on the website and at looking at Rick's Mark II street car in person, they come standard with heater/defroster. My FIA has no defroster vents or heater, but the Mark II's come with them.
Jim
|
Things have changed heater setup is around 1200. and the wire wheels once included in the roller price are now an option too
Bob
|
Bob,
You might want to verify that if you do not purchase the heater/defroster from Superformance, that the vents for the defroster will be installed. Aftermarket heater/defrosters may not include the vents and if you have to cut them in yourself, it may not be that easy, especially with the windshield in place.
Good luck.
Jim
|
I agree will need to look into it
thanks Bob
|
| Mark IV |
01-03-2023 04:47 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795
(Post 1513496)
Bob,
You might want to verify that if you do not purchase the heater/defroster from Superformance, that the vents for the defroster will be installed. Aftermarket heater/defrosters may not include the vents and if you have to cut them in yourself, it may not be that easy, especially with the windshield in place.
Good luck.
Jim
|
If the heater/defroster is not purchased on a 289, no defroster vents are installed. They can be ordered as a stand-alone option.
Yes, there has been some "de-contenting" by Superformance. |
| mrmustang |
01-03-2023 06:47 AM |
$1,200 for the heater/defroster option, maybe a typo?
If not, there are always the ceramic seat heaters you can install for much less.
Finally, they make a really nice heated vest for motorcycle riders I've heard also work well.
Bill S.
|
| patrickt |
01-03-2023 06:52 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mrmustang
(Post 1513504)
$1,200 for the heater/defroster option, maybe a typo?
|
The tried and true Maradyne 5000, which ERA uses and I have, is available off Amazon for $181. https://www.amazon.com/Maradyne-H-50.../dp/B007S7OHSE And for a thousand bucks I might hop a plane and put it in for you.:LOL: |
| Mark IV |
01-03-2023 01:39 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1795
(Post 1513496)
Bob,
You might want to verify that if you do not purchase the heater/defroster from Superformance, that the vents for the defroster will be installed. Aftermarket heater/defrosters may not include the vents and if you have to cut them in yourself, it may not be that easy, especially with the windshield in place.
Good luck.
Jim
|
If the heater/defroster is not purchased on a 289, no defroster vents are installed. They can be ordered as a stand-alone option.
Yes, there has been some "de-contenting" by Superformance. |
| patrickt |
01-03-2023 01:44 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
(Post 1513514)
Yes, there has been some "de-contenting" by Superformance.
|
Well that's kind of sad. Purchasers should not be discontent with their new SPF.:cool: |
Quote:
Originally Posted by otto
(Post 1513495)
Things have changed heater setup is around 1200. and the wire wheels once included in the roller price are now an option too
Bob
|
You think $1200 is bad. The same thing on a CSX 8000 is $2750 which should be the same as the SPF Mark II. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:40 PM. |
|
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link:
