Engine runs better in night??!

[hasenbonkers]

Ok ive heard tht cars run better on nights (cold ones) and idk ifit just "seems" faster, or it actually is. I dont have a CAI yet, and im thinking tht could be way, running on colder air. ANyone else notice this, or have anything to say

[vanbibber]

Re: Engine runs better in night??!

yes. at night the air is cooler and its not as humid outside. heat and humidity kill power a bit.

[Nikos95]

Re: Engine runs better in night??!

Yup at night, my car just loves to get up and in a very noticable way!

[Cyborg]

Re: Engine runs better in night??!

I would agree with that, I notice I have the most power/torqueyness when the engine is still cold. The exhaust sounds the best then too :P

[stevethepirate]

Re: Engine runs better in night??!

i ran my car BONE STOCK the last day atco was open, last november or something. ran a 15.281 @ 88.5
i ran my car this summer, in 100* weather, REALLY humid. i had since done the free ram air mod, whisper lid, k&n filter, rumbler catback, and i ran 15.279 @ 88.5

hmmm.

yeah, humidity makes a huge difference.

[CDNFB]

Re: Engine runs better in night??!

If only you can feel the power the 3800 can make at -40*F!!! Engine temp only gets around 180 (who needs a 180 thermo) and with that cold dry air she pulls hard all the way to the redline!

Next time it's that cold I'll go and measure out a 1/4 mile and do some runs and get some times. Could be fun keeping the tires heated for traction.