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Tygen1 · 02-23-2009, 01:47 PM

So I purchased a Kat's freeze plug block heater, 400w. Got it the other day and it is the size of my thumb and I got skinny fingers. It's really tiny and makes me wonder if it will be enought to get the engine warm, I'm expecting/hoping around 130F. I have a 2Liter four cyclinder and the cooling system holds 2.5gallons total, probably almost a gallon in the motor. I was hoping to put it on a timer and have it turn on 1-2 hr's before I leave for work in the morning. Does anyone have any expirience with these? Do I need another heater.... or two?
I'd like to know if I need more, before installing, because it is quite a challenge to get it in.

Thanks.

02-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tygen1 Master EcoModder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 553 Little Blue - '98 Ford Escort ZX2 Cool Team ZX2 90 day: 44.75 mpg (US) Big Red - '00 Ford Excursion XLT 90 day: 15.53 mpg (US) Thanks: 5 Thanked 45 Times in 29 Posts	Wattage needed for block heater? So I purchased a Kat's freeze plug block heater, 400w. Got it the other day and it is the size of my thumb and I got skinny fingers. It's really tiny and makes me wonder if it will be enought to get the engine warm, I'm expecting/hoping around 130F. I have a 2Liter four cyclinder and the cooling system holds 2.5gallons total, probably almost a gallon in the motor. I was hoping to put it on a timer and have it turn on 1-2 hr's before I leave for work in the morning. Does anyone have any expirience with these? Do I need another heater.... or two? I'd like to know if I need more, before installing, because it is quite a challenge to get it in. Thanks.