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Old 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RiCharlie View Post
I have been told that an engine develops more power using cold air..and I never noticed that until recently when the temps dropped into the 20s.. Maybe I am imagining things but it does seem to have more power..

Anybody have an idea of how much more HP an engine has running in 80 degree weather than when its 30?
That's why everyone else here has jumped onto something called Cold Air Intake.

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Originally Posted by JungleZ View Post
I find the z to be sloppy in cold weather and really hot weather. The best climate is like 60-70 degrees slight overcast
Well, if your car is totally warmed up in the cold weather, it absolutely pulls harder. Cold air = more oxygen = richer mix = more power.
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