Using a V8 in very cold weather?

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:31 am

Anyone know the capabilities of a V8 in cold climates?

I have applied for a new job and was wondering if I could convince them to ship my stage 1 to where I will be working. Its a touch cold and is currently -20 here[/url]

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:51 am

Im sure Arctic rover could help you out there. There was an article on LRO Jan 2005 about preparing for winter. If anyone knows where to get the heated screens from that they mentioned in there for series I would like to get them for mine.

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:56 am

I think even with a lot of prep I would be pushing it. Its -20 at the moment and its summer down there!

primsil · Post by **primsil** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:03 pm

Had a look at that site you posted, I think you might be pushing it to get a private vehicle down there. I know the yanks often bring their vehicles to NZ, as they are often sold here.

jonnyboy · Post by **jonnyboy** » Fri Feb 24, 2006 12:06 pm

If I get the job I might have to sell the landies and buy a snowcat

Fortunatley BAS has a dedicated fleet down there so I can break theirs.

arcticrover · Post by **arcticrover** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:15 pm

I would love to help with the advice, but as of yet the old girl has only idled and run up and down the street a few times. I am somewhat syre that she will be just fine with a block heater and proper insulation. I am also planning on installing an auxiliary heater in the cabin. I think there were some made for Canada, but I still haven't found the proper kind. I don't think you'll be bringing the Rover with, at any rate. It's not asif there are places to visit. . .