Is it worth getting a car with heat?

steven566 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by double ugly

Heater in AZ? Get a car with a big block. You'll have all the heat you need.

John

That's another question I had, does a lot of heat radiate from the engine compartment?

Steve

double ugly · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 03:23 PM

It does. The amount is determined by how much you sheild the foot boxes etc.
John

steven566 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 03:32 PM

What is the standard for heat shielding, if there is one? Is this something that is easy to do after the car is purchased, or is it something that should be completed when the car is built?

Steve

Blittleton · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 03:39 PM

Steve,

Heat hasn't been much of a problem in Backdraft's, our engine compartments have stainless steel cladding and it seems to help alot. If you have a cobra with a aluminum with no fiberclass between you and the motor, I can see some issues there with heat.

This is just my opinion.

Bill

Blittleton · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 03:42 PM

I forgot to mention, that my brother has one and he didn't want a heater in his. He lives in Ct. It is just a matter of wants over needs. Seat heaters is another good idea.

Bill

steven566 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 04:17 PM

A seat heater does sound like a great idea for a cobra...

cobish · #7 (**permalink**) 02-08-2007, 05:52 PM

Heater in Cobra, divert the heat from sidepipes to cockpit.

Anyhow, heater is nice in mornings in AZ in DEC and Jan.

01yelrt · #8 (**permalink**) 02-09-2007, 07:16 AM

Living in Indiana, with 3000 miles on a new Superformance this year. I have had the heater running 1/2 the time. Couldn't imagine my trip back from Ohio last month without heat. I had the top off and a hat on and was comfortable in low 30's, not at all possible without heat. Your mornings and late nights will be alot more fun with the heat on.. Good luck