Four Seasons 98494 HVAC Heater Core

Four Seasons 98494 Heater Core for Corvette

Restore cabin heat in your Chevrolet Corvette with the Four Seasons 98494 heater core. This aluminum heater core is built to match the original application and meets or exceeds OEM requirements for the 1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette, making it a direct replacement for worn, leaking, or restricted heater cores.

Four Seasons Heater Core line focuses on replacement HVAC components engineered for accurate fit and dependable thermal performance. The 98494 heater core uses an aluminum core construction with fixed pipe positioning and dimensions of 7-1/4 inches long, 6-1/4 inches wide, and 1-7/8 inches thick.

Key Features

• Fits 1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A
• Four Seasons part number 98494
• Aluminum heater core construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Core dimensions: 7.250 in. H x 6.250 in. W x 1.875 in. D
• Tube sizes: 0.625 in. and 0.750 in.
• Fixed pipe positioning; not adjustable

Detailed Product Overview

The Four Seasons 98494 is an aluminum HVAC heater core designed for Chevrolet Corvette models from 1984 through 1996. It is built for the heater circuit inside the vehicle’s HVAC system, where coolant transfers heat to the cabin air stream. With its OE-style dimensions and fixed tube layout, this heater core supports a proper replacement when the original unit is corroded, clogged, or leaking. This part cross-references APDI 9010199 and TYC 96067 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a 1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette heater core, Four Seasons 98494 provides a direct-fit replacement option with the correct size and tube configuration for the listed application. The aluminum core material helps maintain efficient heat transfer while keeping the unit lightweight and corrosion-resistant relative to older mixed-material designs.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Weak or inconsistent heat from the HVAC system
• Coolant odor inside the cabin
• Fogging or film on the windshield caused by heater core leakage
• Restricted coolant flow through the heater circuit
• Visible coolant loss from a leaking heater core

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle application before installation and compare the core dimensions, tube sizes, and pipe orientation to the original part. Because the pipe positioning is fixed, alignment with the existing HVAC connections should be checked during removal of the old unit. Proper cooling system service and leak inspection should be completed after installation to confirm normal heater operation.

Quality Assurance

Four Seasons lists this heater core as meeting or exceeding OEM requirements. The 98494 part number is also referenced across multiple aftermarket catalogs, including APDI, Dorman - HELP, Gates, Nissens, TYC, and UAC for the same Chevrolet Corvette application.