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DigitalAllstar
08-18-2001, 02:53 AM
is there a reason why car drives better and faster at nite when the air is cooler?
or did i just make that up ? :D
yardboy
08-20-2001, 01:01 AM
not ur imagination. colder air is denser. more air means u can use more fuel. combination means more power you will notice altitude has a similar effect on power. we are talking N/A here. the effect is different for forced air setups.
bungy42
08-21-2001, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by yardboy
not ur imagination. colder air is denser. more air means u can use more fuel. combination means more power you will notice altitude has a similar effect on power. we are talking N/A here. the effect is different for forced air setups.

Yup, it's true. (just in case you were looking for a second opinion) :)
vroo//M
08-21-2001, 02:03 PM
Originally posted by yardboy
not ur imagination. colder air is denser. more air means u can use more fuel. combination means more power you will notice altitude has a similar effect on power. we are talking N/A here. the effect is different for forced air setups.

Hence the heatshields for the CAI (COLD AIR Intake)....

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