Intercoolers...

Lashout_UK · 26 Jan 2006 at 13:01

no it's 1% per 10 degree, unfortunately!

Dogbreath · 26 Jan 2006 at 13:06

Stonedofmoo said:
This is because hot air does not combust as wel as cool air.

Not true, a warm charge is actualy easier to ignite. The power gains are from the density increase, and the reduction in charge temperatures also reduces the chances of detonation.

Stonedofmoo · 26 Jan 2006 at 13:11

Ah I see, I stand corrected

All I know for certain is my car always loves a cold morning!

nutcase · 26 Jan 2006 at 22:49

Dogbreath said:
Not true, a warm charge is actualy easier to ignite. The power gains are from the density increase, and the reduction in charge temperatures also reduces the chances of detonation.

Which is why cold air intakes on NA cars sometimes mean lower power outputs

The_Dark_Side · 26 Jan 2006 at 23:59

Stonedofmoo said:
All I know for certain is my car always loves a cold morning!

that's because the air is already cold (ie denser) before it passes through the intercooler.

Jonnycoupe · 27 Jan 2006 at 17:58

nutcase_1uk said:
Which is why cold air intakes on NA cars sometimes mean lower power outputs

Or it means there not as good as the OEM airbox... and actually suck more air in than cold. They do not lower power output bu having too cool air though! Unless your trying to say cars are slowest on cold days

Hawk Tuah · 27 Jan 2006 at 21:27

Jonnycoupe said:
Unless your trying to say cars are slowest on cold days

Mine certainly is! Can't wait for some lovely hot, sticky tarmac.