Engine Bay Refresh

[Rtrorkt]

This group was helpful in convincing me to keep my 3.2 rather than spend a bunch of money to replace it. Having said that, there is a suggestion to return the heater system to the one that came in my 69 tub. Does anyone have a picture of a 1969 911 engine bay showing the tin and other components? As noted, I have a 3.2 installed. Have attache a picture of the current condition. I am thinking the 3.2 heater, etc is really not being used.

Thank you

[dkirk]

I have an SSI exhaust system installed on my '88 with the 3.2L engine. Not wanting to eliminate the engine mounted heater blower, here is what I did:

SSI Exhaust – Heater System Workaround

If you are running this type of exhaust system, you may want to consider this. Heat output is amazing.

[Rtrorkt]

Originally Posted by dkirk

I have an SSI exhaust system installed on my '88 with the 3.2L engine. Not wanting to eliminate the engine mounted heater blower, here is what I did:

SSI Exhaust – Heater System Workaround

If you are running this type of exhaust system, you may want to consider this. Heat output is amazing.

Thank you for that suggestion, dkirk. Since I live in AZ, heat is really not an issue. My goal is to get rid of the big plastic pipe, etc on the left side and expose the intakes. I think that is why the '69 tin etc was suggested. I have attached a picture of a bay I like. Just not sure how to attain it.

[Mr. Merk]

I deleted the electric blower on my '88 by using a fan duct from an earlier model to get the look you're after and retain the heat function using the engine fan like the '69 did originally.

Like this except I used a black hose:



'87 Carrera Heater blower(s) delete question...

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by Mr. Merk

'87 Carrera Heater blower(s) delete question...

I think that is the way to go. You can replace all the ducting that obscures the intake manifold, but still retain the heater. Search for "heater backdate".

Our host has the key part: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/93010632101V2PH.htm

[Rtrorkt]

thank you all for your suggestions. I will check tomorrow since there may be a switch under my dash put there by a previous owner that runs fans. Not sure why or what. In the meanwhile th link suggested above does not work.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Rtrorkt

thank you all for your suggestions. I will check tomorrow since there may be a switch under my dash put there by a previous owner that runs fans. Not sure why or what. In the meanwhile th link suggested above does not work.

The heater fan was added in the later years.
That's why the switch is there in yours. Needs a relay as well if not already there.

[Rtrorkt]

Maybe, but it is clearly an aftermarket tiny toggle.

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by Rtrorkt

In the meanwhile th link suggested above does not work.

This guy has a video with all the parts and how to do it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXuTpWfD5vQ

[Rtrorkt]

^^
Thank you for that link. Apologies for the tardiness in my thanks, been distracted by recent events