Can you put a block heater on the SS SC

 

Following the 2.2 = 2.4 rule (as far as most bolt-ons are concerned) any block heater that fits the 2.2 ecotec should fit the 2.4.

 

I think hes asking about the SS/SC. and I have no idea...

 

I installed one on mine, fit just fine. I but the OEM block heater

 

I thought about a a block heater. Then, I figured why not just get a remote start?

 

well they are two different things, thats why

 

I don't know much about block heaters. They're just to pre-heat the engine for you so you can start your car and go, right? Could someone correct me if I'm wrong, or explain the advantages of a block heater?

 

Block heaters keep the engine fluids from freezing when the temp drops below zero.... if you live up north where it gets really cold it's a good idea.

 

Ah, OK. Duh. I didn't think of that. The winters don't get THAT harsh down here, so I haven't heard of anyone using them.

 

Most cars in the states don't even offer block heaters as an option, because is most states it isn't even a concern. Some of the northern states start to offer them as options however. In Canada almost every auto-maker (even a lot of the imports now a days) offer block heaters as a standard feature.

 

True... not much of a concern for us here in the states... but believe me, if I lived anywhere in canada I'd buy one. Heck, I'd get one if I lived in just about any "northern" state. I've seen some of the really bad winter storms they get. And they don't cost that much either.

Would be a wise investment if you asked me.

Oh, and for you SS/SC guys... I'd see if you could rig up a heater for that supercharger as well... it has oil inside it too.

 

I live 45 min. SW of Chicago, but I haven't had any problems with my vehicles.

I am curious now, though. Where does the heater actually go, somewhere near the oil pan?

 

In all honesty, this past winter was so mild compared to most I never plugged my car in once, and I didn't have a single issue with it all season. Mind you, it was a 96 Ford Taurus so....

 

the OEM block heater bolt directle to the block under the righ side of the exhaust manifold