Personal computing discussed
Moderators: askfranklin, renee, emkubed, Captain Ned
Captain Ned wrote:I've seen figures of ≈1% horsepower increase per 10°F bandied about on the internet. I know that the seat-of-the-pants dynamometer tells me that my Acura's engine also likes the cold dry mornings much better than our humid summer weather.Well, at least one thing enjoys the cold. The hood scoop on my turbo Subie funneling very cold air to the intercooler has done wonders for instantaneous power response this past couple of days.
JustAnEngineer wrote:Also remember that whomever you're racing will benefit from the same ambient conditions that you do.
JustAnEngineer wrote:Your engine (or turbocharger in your case) might take in 13% more oxygen with each revolution when supplied with the cool dry air rather than the hot humid air.
idchafee wrote:Filthy Critic is back!
paulWTAMU wrote:2 feet...in a place where it snows regularly, often and heavy...and they're freaking out? WTH? In Colorado where I grew up (similar snow occurrences) 2 foot wasn't even a snow day for us.
JustAnEngineer wrote:I was there for the blizzard of '78. As an elementary-school student, I enjoyed the sledding opportunity and the school cancellations.