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Old 08-09-2014, 07:16 PM   #24 (permalink)
silvermazda
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Miata - '00 Mazda Miata
90 day: 27.57 mpg (US)

Celica - '91 Toyota Celica GT
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
That's why I said "not alternator watts".
So I calculated your .1MPG/100W of alt load and I got .3mpg then your 2x from the type of car and I got .6mpg. That's too low for a 200 buck investment.

And to Cobb, that's why I was going to buy the 100W instead of accumulate cheap panels.

ANd to the peltier guys, I was going the cheap route and buying the TEC's on amazon for $12/4 units 40x40mm or $25/10units. Yes they will make less. Like closer to 2-4W, but its less of an investment.

Testing:
I'll run 30 miles and fill up a tank to see how much my cabin fan on High (~12amps or 144W) eats in extra gas.

Last edited by silvermazda; 08-09-2014 at 07:22 PM..
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