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Old 01-31-2020, 11:53 AM   #1
Duraburb
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Aftermarket heater?

Hi guys, wondering if any of you have used an aftermarket heater setup in your Blazers? Looking at maybe doing one of the universal style ones like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...02-1/overview/
Any input would be greatly appreciated! I have smoothed my firewall, so will be needing to do new holes no matter what style i go with. thanks!
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Old 01-31-2020, 04:19 PM   #2
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Re: Aftermarket heater?

I have used one like this
http://fordcountrysquire.org/compact...rider-bomb.php

and I am happy with it. It keeps the 32 nice and warm/hot no mixing valve so it is ether full hot or off. I also got rid of the 3 speed switch so also on or off. They are simple fix defiantly not as good as a oem but gets rid of the chill. The big problem I find is that the space that is available to mount it is way over on the passenger side and the passenger gets most of the heat yo may what to plan on making some ducking. Hope this helps.
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Old 01-31-2020, 05:33 PM   #3
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Re: Aftermarket heater?

I installed this in my c20 truck.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performa...8aAn9TEALw_wcB


I also ordered the vent kit, but have yet to install it.
I am very pleased with the heater. Blows hotter and harder than my oem heater ever did.
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Old 01-31-2020, 07:03 PM   #4
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Re: Aftermarket heater?

Awesome, i appreciate the responses!
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Old 01-31-2020, 10:56 PM   #5
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Re: Aftermarket heater?

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Hi guys, wondering if any of you have used an aftermarket heater setup in your Blazers? Looking at maybe doing one of the universal style ones like this https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...02-1/overview/
Any input would be greatly appreciated! I have smoothed my firewall, so will be needing to do new holes no matter what style i go with. thanks!
Used that exact unit in my '68 Jeepster; keeps me toasty with the top off (full disclaimer-I am in Southern California so that may not be a huge leap!).
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