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) |
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Apr 28 2018, 05:55 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,495 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
It was interesting to hear Scott? @PMS speak to the importance of not over sizing your exhaust. He showed us one car that never met it's potential until they reduced the size of the collector. He said that was one of the more common mistakes that we, the occasional builder make! This may apply to high output engines only; didn't ask.
Heated seats are a God send. I cannot have mine on high or I'll roast my arse. I have a water cooled conversion and never run the heat unless it's below freezing. Otherwise, I need to roll down a window to blend in some cold air. Before you make any attempt to add heat or AC seal and insulate! Replace the old door seals if they're torn, the old roof seals and plug any holes in the bulkhead including old worn grommets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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