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Old 04-21-2011, 08:26 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by KITT222 View Post
Okay, first person to make an exhaust-heated car heating system wins... something. Go!
VW did it already. Any piston powered GA aircraft has this as well.

They cool off quickly, when gliding would provide heat for about 5 seconds before blowing cold air.
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