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Frequently Asked Questions What Does the Hot Shot Do? Through connection to
the engine’s cooling system, it heats the entire engine to race-ready
temperature before the engine is even started. It also maintains temp between events to
keep your engine race-ready all night. Why Should I Pre-Heat My Engine? Start-up wear is
greatly reduced, meaning less chance of engine failure and lower engine
rebuild costs over time. It also saves
on fuel costs, as you don’t need to let your machine sit and idle endlessly
waiting for it to come up to temp.
Another advantage is it lets your engine produce maximum hp as soon as
you hit the track. What Kind of Engines Will it Work On? While geared towards
sprint cars (that’s what we race), the Hot Shot will work on any liquid
cooled engine. It works perfectly on Late
Models, Modifieds, Midgets, Micro Sprints, etc. It could also be used on smaller engine
applications with the proper forethought to the method of connection. How Does it Connect to the Engine? The supplied
quick-disconnects can be easily connected to the cooling system in a variety
of ways. See our Engine Hookup page for all the
details. Does This Thing Work? Yes it works, and
works quite well. It will heat a cold
engine in a reasonable amount of time, and easily maintains temp all
night. Typical initial heat cycle time
for a sprint car engine is 75-90 minutes to get to 160-180 degrees. Why is it So Cheap? We are able to
provide an economical price because
of the bare-bones all-business design.
We left out non-essential options like lighted panels, pressure
gauges, thermostats etc. Additionally,
we sell directly to our dealers, eliminating the markup by large
distributors. Is it Made in No! It’s made
in the How Does it Compare to Other Engine Heaters? We make a point not
to compare the Hot Shot to other heaters on the market. We provide you all the information possible
on OUR heater, and let you make the comparison and decide which heater is
best for you. In brief, the higher
dollar heaters will heat a cold engine more quickly and have a few more
features, however they require a bigger generator with 220v power and they
cost more. What do I Need to Use It? Really all you need
is a heavy 12-gauge extension cord and a generator that's at least 3500 watts
with a 20 amp breaker (it runs from normal 120 volt power). The Hot Shot comes with the necessary
quick-disconnect engine fittings. We
also have optional accessories available such as extra engine fittings and
our remote bracket if you so choose. What if it Breaks? We offer a 1-year
replacement warranty on the heater and pump.
So far durability has not been an issue, but should you experience a
problem, be confident it’s covered for the first year (you would need to
provide the receipt showing the original purchase date). How Do I Get One? We encourage you to
support your local speed shop and buy the Hot Shot there. If they don’t carry it….ask them to! You can also purchase via our website
(Order button at the top of the home page), or we can direct you to one of
our stocking dealers. |