Aftermarket Heaters

I have read alot of previous posts about the Mojave or HeaterCraft brands of aftermarket heaters. I am wondering if they are worth it or not. Boyink did you ever install yours? I was looking at that same model. I am ready to make an upgrade in my heat. Just want to make sure they are worth the money. Any help is appreciated.

 

Lynn put one in his out of an Astro van. Maybe he will chime in or shoot him a pm.

 

i have the motor craft heater in mine. i bought the jeep without even a cowl plenum, so my install was a little unique... however it puts out plenty of heat. now if i only had a top to keep the heat in.

 

Did you decide not to or just haven't got around to it yet?

 

I have a soft top and a wind jammer so I think I should be alright if I go with this option. The OE heater just dosen't seem to cut it. It pushes out some hot air just dosen't do to well.

 

sorry i meant heater craft... got ford on the brain...

 

I have the mojave heater in my 5. It is a little (well ok alot) noisier than i like when it is on high speed but it is very rare that i turn it on high unless i dont feel like putting the doors on on a cold morning. When the top and doors are on that thing will cook you right out of the jeep even when it is really cold out.

 

Actually, I have had good luck converting early Ford heaters, especially Bronco, in Jeeps. They are a simple bolt in box that looks a lot like a 72-75 heater. It will bolt up under the battery box and provide defrost and heat on your feet. I've run a Early bronco heater in my rig for almost twenty years and been happy. I'm not sure how much they go for now, but a quick call to Toms Bronco parts in medford Or(I used to be a mechanic there, good people)could get you a price. Otherwise, any mid 60's to early 70's ford heater should work.

 

My '73 CJs PO had put in a Mojave. I got my CJ recently. It hasn't gotten real cold in Chicago yet, but so far so good. The Mojave is compact and simple.

 

Where can I get one of these heaters? Can someone post a link to a website please?

Thank you

 

I believe Summit and Jeg's has them also. Nickmil

 

Ok I see this is a replacement or a additional heat source? If it is a replacement I am wondering how the installation, and what modifications are involved.

 

The '75 original heater isn't bad; if it has a 30 yo core, you might get a lot better performance if you replace it with a new, clean, unclogged core.

There are some articles out there about upgrading the blower motor on the later CJs - might also work for the intermediates. More air will make your defroster work better at least, and should give more heat too.

You should also run the right thermostat - a 195F IIRC. No heater will work well if the coolant doesn't reach operating temperature.

 

i have the mojave and i like it... the noise really dont bother me, cant hear it over the swampers R)

 

In the process of doing my new engine swap I have pulled all the heater parts out of the jeep (it wasnt working anyway) and plan on mounting the computer and relay box from The Detail Zone to the firewall under the dash.Here in southern New Mexico we only have a coupe months where it gets really cold. If I do decide I need a heater again I plan on getting a 12 volt electric heatre I saw somewhere called the "Back Seat Heater" and I'll mount it on the trans tunnel against the firewall, should do the trick. I run canvas half-doors and a bikini top year round, so as long as it's enough to keep my frrt from freezing to the pedals I should be ok.