Swear i just gained 20 hp

sonic370 · 11-28-2011, 09:10 PM

Finally got down in the 50's in Texas this morning and i swear my car gained
20 more hp! I know cooler engines run better. just had to post this.

happytheman · 11-28-2011, 10:38 PM

You know I was thinking the same thing today, and we were only in the 60's!

svt to 370z · 11-28-2011, 10:45 PM

ya i have made a post about this too it was down to like 39 the one day it was crazy

BrianMSmith · 11-28-2011, 11:13 PM

It's not a cooler engine, it's cooler air going in. Denser, more oxygen content, allowing more fuel, higher volumetric efficiency, and of course, delayed detontation, allowing more spark advance angle.

007MI6 · 11-28-2011, 11:19 PM

Yep, cold air has that nice effect.

Mine was peppy, it was 32 this morning all the way down here.

6MT · 11-28-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic370

Finally got down in the 50's in Texas this morning and i swear my car gained
20 more hp! I know cooler engines run better. just had to post this.

I think that why they call it cold air intake

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2011, 11:26 PM

The only annoying thing with cold weather is that the tires lose grip. So there's a combo effect of 1) the engine actually making more power and 2) the tires having less grip, adding to the sensation of having more power.

Jordo! · 11-28-2011, 11:33 PM

You could easily see a 10% gain in power from cooler air temps. On this motor that's 25-30 more whp.

Tires will be less sticky tho'...

b1adesofcha0s · 11-28-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The only annoying thing with cold weather is that the tires lose grip. So there's a combo effect of 1) the engine actually making more power and 2) the tires having less grip, adding to the sensation of having more power.

Need tire heaters?

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-28-2011, 11:36 PM

I ran my car hard Sunday and Saturday nights... definately cold air changes everything. Even throttle response is better. That's why I think "COOLING" mods are most important. Better
thermostats,silicone intake and radiator hoses, better radiator,oil cooler, tranny cooler all would do a greater service to your car than all other mods in the long run. What bogs this engine down is heat. I'm not convinced that aliminum intake tubes on aftermarket CAI's will assist in bringing cooler air into the motor.

happytheman · 11-29-2011, 12:28 AM

That's why 50°-60° temps are best, you don't have that much issues with grip!

Lug · 11-29-2011, 12:29 AM

For ultimate power, buy a bag of Sonic ice, stab a bunch of small holes in it, and use it as your air filter. You heard it here first!

LakeShow · 11-29-2011, 12:35 AM

Just move to Alaska.

haitech · 11-29-2011, 02:41 AM

More kick on that spirited driving! Maybe hit up some lime creek road!

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-29-2011, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lug

For ultimate power, buy a bag of Sonic ice, stab a bunch of small holes in it, and use it as your air filter. You heard it here first!

Hahahahahahahaaaahahahahahaaaa!!! Sonic would definately do it!

11-28-2011, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Swear i just gained 20 hp Finally got down in the 50's in Texas this morning and i swear my car gained 20 more hp! I know cooler engines run better. just had to post this.

11-28-2011, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	You know I was thinking the same thing today, and we were only in the 60's! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-28-2011, 11:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
007MI6 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Age: 45 Posts: 703 Drives: Audrey Rep Power: 15	Yep, cold air has that nice effect. Mine was peppy, it was 32 this morning all the way down here. __________________ 2011 370Z Touring+Sport Coupe BLK Int\|\|M6\|\|Navigation\|\|Illuminated Door Sills\|\|GoMiniGo LPB

11-28-2011, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	The only annoying thing with cold weather is that the tires lose grip. So there's a combo effect of 1) the engine actually making more power and 2) the tires having less grip, adding to the sensation of having more power. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-28-2011, 11:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	You could easily see a 10% gain in power from cooler air temps. On this motor that's 25-30 more whp. Tires will be less sticky tho'... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

11-28-2011, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
svt to 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: berea,oh Posts: 139 Drives: 09 red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 14	ya i have made a post about this too it was down to like 39 the one day it was crazy

11-28-2011, 11:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrianMSmith Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: secret Posts: 267 Drives: 370Z, Ducati 748S Rep Power: 15	It's not a cooler engine, it's cooler air going in. Denser, more oxygen content, allowing more fuel, higher volumetric efficiency, and of course, delayed detontation, allowing more spark advance angle.

11-28-2011, 11:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I ran my car hard Sunday and Saturday nights... definately cold air changes everything. Even throttle response is better. That's why I think "COOLING" mods are most important. Better thermostats,silicone intake and radiator hoses, better radiator,oil cooler, tranny cooler all would do a greater service to your car than all other mods in the long run. What bogs this engine down is heat. I'm not convinced that aliminum intake tubes on aftermarket CAI's will assist in bringing cooler air into the motor.

11-29-2011, 12:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	That's why 50°-60° temps are best, you don't have that much issues with grip! __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

11-29-2011, 12:29 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	For ultimate power, buy a bag of Sonic ice, stab a bunch of small holes in it, and use it as your air filter. You heard it here first! __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

11-29-2011, 12:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Just move to Alaska. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-29-2011, 02:41 AM	#14 (permalink)
haitech Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Austin/Dallas Posts: 922 Drives: 11' 370z Magnetic M6 Rep Power: 15	More kick on that spirited driving! Maybe hit up some lime creek road!

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