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General Category => Hybrid/Tech => Topic started by: snm95ls on December 10, 2009, 12:54:41 PM

Title: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: snm95ls on December 10, 2009, 12:54:41 PM
Anyone know if K series engines share the same size core plug as B and D series engines.

Looking to install a block heater this weekend if I can get my hands on one.  It is looking like the dealer is the only place that I will be able to source one, and IU doubt they will have one in stock for a D16. 
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: 92CXyD on December 10, 2009, 01:17:07 PM
Go to the block heater manuf. website and look at the application section.

Could answer all your questions. ;D
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: snm95ls on December 10, 2009, 01:22:58 PM
Found a different route to take with one that goes into the lower radiator hose.  Looks like I am picking one up this evening.  I'm gonna install that shit at work tomorrow.

lol.

This one should actually fit when the turbo makes its way into the bay as well.

Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: snm95ls on December 10, 2009, 01:57:57 PM
Go to the block heater manuf. website and look at the application section.

Could answer all your questions. ;D

Hah!  Took a little bit of digging, but I did find the answer in a manufacturer's catalog.  They are indeed the same.  28 mm for pretty much all of the aluminum block engines.


http://www.fivestarmanufacturing.com/getdoc/7e87cede-783d-4122-8f96-62e1628f6c48/Kats_Catalog___Application_Guide (http://www.fivestarmanufacturing.com/getdoc/7e87cede-783d-4122-8f96-62e1628f6c48/Kats_Catalog___Application_Guide)
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: Vagitarian on December 10, 2009, 09:40:59 PM
They sell block heaters that are magnetic and stick to the oil pan to, that could work pretty well
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: Tom@OCZCTuning on December 10, 2009, 10:53:11 PM
They sell block heaters that are magnetic and stick to the oil pan to, that could work pretty well

thats gay!

such as yourself!
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: onlyflash944 on December 10, 2009, 10:54:39 PM
K series diesel?

wtf mate
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: ryan89crx on December 11, 2009, 02:44:53 AM
http://www.d-series.org/forums/general-tech/119842-looking-engine-block-heater.html (http://www.d-series.org/forums/general-tech/119842-looking-engine-block-heater.html)

Quote from: danz
lol, where i live in canada, it hardly EVER snows and its usually always above freezing....

BUT, since i work in the parts business and do lots of catalog maintenance, i happen to know this part number...

310 0006

give that to a NAPA and they should be able to find you a block heater that will thread into your blocks front coolant drain

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.altrom.com%2Fimages%2Faltrom%2Fcatalog%2F3100006-1.jpg&hash=e863674976206e61d6d5a0b87161d8c456857c7e)


$103 through Napa for the screw in type
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=ATM3100006_0000999999 (http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=ATM3100006_0000999999)

http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?p=40902226#post40902226 (http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?p=40902226#post40902226)

$50 for the freeze plug type
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_6053231_0119291444 (http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=BK_6053231_0119291444)

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=KAT11419_0260282808 (http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.aspx?R=KAT11419_0260282808)

Decent write-up on intall
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/civic-block-heater-install-765.html (http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/civic-block-heater-install-765.html)
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: Eggylshatch on December 11, 2009, 02:54:03 PM
WHY?????
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: turbob16hatch on December 11, 2009, 03:08:54 PM
I have so many of these around. I 'm going to fit one to the civic i think this winter.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: snm95ls on December 11, 2009, 03:25:12 PM
WHY?????

I am not a fan of either waiting for my car to warm up for 20+ minutes or being cold for about 70% of the drive in the morning.

Single digit and low teens temps fucking suck.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: turbob16hatch on December 11, 2009, 03:49:31 PM
it is nice not having to hear your car slow crank and finally start up, jut plug it in when it is really cold that night.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: dvst8r on December 11, 2009, 04:41:12 PM
I just like having it for the simpleness of having a vehicle that start at all when it is -40 out.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: HiProfile on December 12, 2009, 05:41:04 PM
I just like having it for the simpleness of having a vehicle that start at all when it is -40 out.

Fuck that, if it got that cold I'd call in sick or move. I hate the cold like rhmt hates gay porn.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: Minor Threat on December 12, 2009, 05:50:15 PM
I just like having it for the simpleness of having a vehicle that start at all when it is -40 out.

Thank god it's not that cold in ontario yet.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: dvst8r on December 12, 2009, 06:16:54 PM
It is -28C (-18F) out right now with a nice steady 12km/h (7.5mph) wind, making it a stay inside, -38C (-36F) outside.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: Minor Threat on December 12, 2009, 06:31:59 PM
It's about -5 here with a 10km/h wind.
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: onlyflash944 on December 12, 2009, 06:33:38 PM
It's about -5 here with a 10km/h wind.


its cold enough here in va that my spitter was frozen solid in the garage this morning.  i knocked it over on accident, but no harm done
Title: Re: Honda Core/Freeze Plug Compatibility? v.bolock.heater
Post by: snm95ls on December 12, 2009, 06:42:31 PM
I picked up one of the heaters that installs in the lower radiator hose, now that I think about it, I don't think it will work with a Honduh cooling system.

 :-\

I may try it just to satisfy my own curiosity though.