07-01-2009, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenJalapeno
i think the reason for the detonation of colder air is better since its denser, not to cool the engine (although its a good side affect). .
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I think you meant to say
"Hotter" there, but yes, I agree. It's about the ability to use denser air that will combust in the proper A/F range. Leaner = hotter. When a MAF IAT sensor detects overly hot air, the timing maps are rolled back along with performance. Cooler is always better..
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