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
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01-30-2013, 10:21 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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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? |
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Colder air = denser air = more oxygen. I like playing basketball at night for the same reason.
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It's also the reason why it's easier to hit a home run during the day time.
At night, colder, denser air = ball can't travel as far.
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Surprised no ones flamed you for the grammar mistake in your signature! :P
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As temps drop, fuel/air mixture in the engine improves, but tire grip and traction decline. As they rise, you get the opposite. Somewhere in the middle is "WEEEEEEEEHAAAAAWWWW"
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u think thats impressive, hop in a boosted car on a 30 degree day. i prolly make another 25+whp in my volvo in 30 degrees over 90 degrees
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Is this where global warming comes from? I assume that last 90 degrees is 90 HP.
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