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    Installing a heat system in a liquid-cooled engine kit airplane

    I'll be taking delivery on a Titan T-51 kit soon. It doesn't come with a heat system, but since I live in northern Minnesota I would like to have one. I assume an automotive type system would be the way to go, but I don't have a lot of knowledge about those either. Any ideas?

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    Aircraft Spruce has a cabin heater with electric fan designed for the 912 and similar liquid cooled engines.

    http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...neatheater.php

    There are others who sell exhaust muff heat exchangers for the 912 as well.

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    I put one of these in my Highlander.

    https://www.shop.vikingaircraftengin...eater-1507.htm

    Very simple to install and it works fine. There are two fans so you can run one for low heat or both for high heat. The fans run off a single switch. It comes with instructions including a wire diagram. Coolant hoses do not penetrate the firewall. I made a simple mount from angle aluminum that holds it securely.
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    Thanks for your replies- very helpful!

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