What are member's experiences at finding heater cores in Malaysia? I managed to cross reference some models of imported cars in this country. You can find these heater cores from car junkyards, or maybe kedai potong. Imported cars do have heater cores although not in use in this climate. Let me know how much you paid for it, or if you got it for free. Identify the car model and year if you can and post the info here, especially the number of fins per inch (FPI).

Note : Most of the heater cores below can be fitted with 2 x 120mm fans, but you have to custom make a shroud (just goggle!). Most of the inlet/outlet are 5/8", so just cut the copper tubing to the length you want and wrap 1/2" hose over the tube and clamp.

You can go to any decent radiator workshop for this mod, ask them to clean/sand/file the burr off the sharp tubing end, or it will cut your hose. Request to have the heater core cleaned of gunk/rust thoroughly, get it pressure tested using their equipment (enhanced pressure).

Pay to have any leaks/cracks serviced (welding/epoxy), do the pressure test again.

These heater cores are thick (2"), so you will have to do a push pull fan config (4 fans). Recommended to use 120mm x 38mm fans @ 6v with a good shroud. I would install 2 heaters if possible. Mounting the heater cores could be an issue though. I can post the info later.


MAKE Model
year
heater core part number [check dimensions @ http://www.showmetheparts.com/vista-pro/?top# -> click on Part Search & input the number]



TOYOTA Celica




note : the 1st entry below is an example

1988-1993
398295
dimensions 8-5/8" x 5-1/16" x 2-1/2" (L x W x H), approx. 220mm x 130mm x 60mm
inlet 5/8", outlet 5/8"
copper brass

1994-1999
399389


TOYOTA Camry

1983-1986
399325

1987-1991
398294

1992-1996
398348 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

1997-1998
399217

1999-2001
399215 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

2002-2007
399212


TOYOTA Corolla

1988-1997
398286

1998-2002
399197 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

2003-2004
399254 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check


HONDA Accord

1986-1989
398324

1990-1993
398293

1994-1997
398349

1998-2002
399160 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check


HONDA Civic

1984-1987
399355

1988-1991
398326

1992-1995
398325

1996-1998
394178 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

1999-2000
399157 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

2001-2005
399156 -> WARNING : this could be made of aluminium, please check

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Added on July 29, 2010, 4:31 amHeater cores are also called heater matrix in Malaysia. You can find them at aircon servicing shops for automobile.

Some car owners opt to have them removed due to leaking coolant. Heater matrix's function is to regulate the temperature in the car (passenger area), as sometimes the aircon gets too cold, especially on rainy days. That's where the heater comes in to "warm up" to the desired temperature.

Removing the heater matrix is a hassle. Most have to open up the dashboard to reach the heating unit. Replacing the whole heating unit is also very expensive.

This post has been edited by pokipoki08: Jul 29 2010, 04:31 AM

=.=

I'm currently trying to search for some heater cores for my next WC build too-esp for the ones made out of brass, I bet most new cars uses aluminium HC so have to find old car ones..

what????