Anyone added a block heater?

Anyone have experience either having a stock engine block heater or adding one aftermarket?

From what I've researched, there's a cord assembly and a heater plug that goes into the block. I was wondering how much it cost, and how difficult it would be to retrofit. GM shows it as a $35 add on if your factory order the truck.

Not positive about installing one on a chevy, however replaced a few on my old mazda, and it was really simple, basically just plug and play, literally. Five minutes tops

I agree pretty simple to install. No really much work involved in the install.

Not too sure how to install one but, mine came equipped with one. I use it quite a bit in the winter. Even though my truck sits in the garage; it's nice to come down to a warm vehicle. Jump in and instant heat...

Installed a few on '80 and older cars and pickups, pretty easy if nothing is in the way. Look under the block and find a core plug on a side that will be far enough from the exhaust to keep the cord from getting burned :newburn: and yet easy enough to get the plug out. Really worth the time and money.

Good luck.