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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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I am looking to install a 10 pt cage in my car. I just pulled the dash, and I was just going to remove the A/C, but now i'm wondering if I am going to have to remove the whole HVAC box for the dash cross bar. Wondering how bad it's going to be to drive w/out defrost. Or if anyone sales a cage that keeps the heater box? Any input would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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I removed the entire box, there were multiple benefits, weight, room etc. the only downfall is what you mentioned, I know some guys run an aftermarket unit, myself I have not had a chance to use the electric one I have yet.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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I just removed all of mine and I am in the process of installing the summit racing heater. I just have to figure out powering it through my factory controls. But it weighs 11 pounds and that's all the hardware and controls. Just have to plumb it in too
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Harbor Freight has a window defroster for sale for 11 bucks this weekend. . .it's small. . .
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Harbor Freight has a window defroster for sale for 11 bucks this weekend. . .it's small. . .
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...fan-96144.html

maybe this?
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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I made a super light heater/defroster with the stock squirrel cage, so it plugs back into the stock wires, so the switch works fine. And quiet and smooth. I bought a blower box form Grangier I saw guy use on here. Its was heavy steel, and alot louder running. The stock one was free too > $40

https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-raci...itch-diet.html
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Old Jan 7, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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In jegs and summit they have the mojave heaters which are pretty small I was planning on puttimg one in and aim it right through th e factory defrost port http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/mojave-heater.html
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