Ideas On Auxiliary Heating Systems, Using Headers but Want Heat! |
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Ideas On Auxiliary Heating Systems, Using Headers but Want Heat! |
MikeInMunich |
Apr 20 2018, 12:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
Greetings once again from Munich!
It’s cold over here when the sun goes down, not to mention nice days in March, April, October and November. I need heat, and I don’t have it because my engine has headers. I am thinking I will need a high output alternator if I’m using only 12v in order to get the necessary output. Is this somehow a bad idea? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Questions: How would a e.g. 50 amp alternator affect power and gas mileage? Would it have any effect on the electrical system? Can you recommend a heater for this application? Other suggestions on how to best get heat into the cabin without heat exchangers? Here is an article on PTC (positive thermal coefficient) heaters... https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.10...-11628-5_51.pdf Thanks for your feedback and advice! Mike in Munich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) |
mepstein |
Apr 20 2018, 06:30 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Every year guys talk about the gas fired heaters but I’ve never seen one installed in a 914, just the same picture of one. Heated seats are your easiest option. The best option is to install ss heat exchangers. The huge comfort they provide on even the coldest days more than offsets the couple hp you might loose. It’s a stock system so parts are available and it bolts right in. No brainer if you want a very comfortable car in the winter.
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Mark Henry |
Apr 20 2018, 07:13 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Every year guys talk about the gas fired heaters but I’ve never seen one installed in a 914, just the same picture of one. Heated seats are your easiest option. The best option is to install ss heat exchangers. The huge comfort they provide on even the coldest days more than offsets the couple hp you might loose. It’s a stock system so parts are available and it bolts right in. No brainer if you want a very comfortable car in the winter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Gas heater, good solution, I believe no one has installed one because they don't want to cut holes in their cars. 12v way too much load for way too little heat. Heated seats work OK, only viable 12v solution. Heat exchangers, still the best solution. |
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