hmmwv heater core

[TurboTarver]

I found a solution for Any of you guys needing a replacement heater core and not wanting to pay through the nose for one. The heater core for a 1965-1967 mustang without a/c is almost an exact size match ( about a 1/4 inch longer) and it's 25.00 from auto zone. You can massage the box with a hammer and it slides in no problem. Just be sure to massage the side that 's hidden when bolted in. The hmmwv core has really long tubes, the mustang ones are short, but exit the core in the same spot. you can cut you tubes off and have them put on the new core or just get somw 5/8 heater hose and run from the core to the hard lines.

 

[speedfreak440]

Great tip, thanks. I don't need one yet but this type info is awesome for the future.

 

[olewhiskey]

Brilliant ! Thank you, it always amazing me how ingenious members can be on this board. I have to put in soon and this solves my dilemma. Regards

 

[Predator42]

Does the mustang one you used put out a better amount of heat as well? stock heaters aren't too swift.

 

[TurboTarver]

Same lack of heat out of this heater core, It just doesn't scald the passengers legs with antifreeze spray.

 

[KPTREX35]

WILL THIS WORK ON A 1097R1?

 

[SmartDrug]

WILL THIS WORK ON A 1097R1?

Yes, but it definitely needs some "massaging with a hammer" to make it fit.