Z is fast today in LA!
12-10-2009, 10:04 AM
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Z is fast today in Louisiana? No wait, Lower Alabama? Oh... you mean that other L.A. :P Yes, your engine makes more power with cold/dense air... is this a new phenomenon for you?
12-10-2009, 11:38 AM
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12-10-2009, 12:38 PM
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??Funner??? haha. I like that one.
Yes cold air will allow the engine to receive more atmosphere per foot3 or inch3 of air taken in due to the density. However I do not think it would sum up to 15%. Im surprised at the 2lbs on the SRT, not doubting it, just finding it interesting. I'm anticipating taking my to cold weather, we have very humid and warm here on the island. Unless i take it up to the summit of the volcano I wont see cold air.
Yes cold air will allow the engine to receive more atmosphere per foot3 or inch3 of air taken in due to the density. However I do not think it would sum up to 15%. Im surprised at the 2lbs on the SRT, not doubting it, just finding it interesting. I'm anticipating taking my to cold weather, we have very humid and warm here on the island. Unless i take it up to the summit of the volcano I wont see cold air.
12-10-2009, 01:54 PM
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I've taken it to the visitors center multiple times and the power is crappy due to the elevation, 9000+ ft I think. Nice cold air tho. But yeah, if was cooler in Hilo, would be better. I take the car up kaumana a lot when it's not raining. The temp seems to be pretty low in the twisties.
fun. Ive never had mine up saddle. Around the island was fun. Pulled 135 tailing a 5oh on the queen K at 1am. verbal warning *well more like a severe scolding* I was sure i was doomed. didnt know it was a 5oh till the lights went on in front of me 
. Learned my lesson. What color is yours? mods?
12-10-2009, 02:07 PM
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Just an idea to try and keep the feel in the warmer months.
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12-11-2009, 08:52 AM
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LOL, true enough... although I live in a subtropical climate where it is hot and humid 95% of the year so I understand heat. It was about 80 degrees just a couple of days ago... but then it was in the 30s the next day, haha. I have had several turbocharged cars and they all LOVED cooler weather.
12-11-2009, 05:50 PM
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It's all gone now. 
Back to 60 degrees here. That 2 days of quickness left me starving for more though. I'm seriously thinking about getting some sort of FI now. It's just so darm expensive.
They say that the twin turbos are difficult to maintain if your Z is a daily driver. Maybe that Stillen supercharger. It's like $5k installed though.
Back to 60 degrees here. That 2 days of quickness left me starving for more though. I'm seriously thinking about getting some sort of FI now. It's just so darm expensive. They say that the twin turbos are difficult to maintain if your Z is a daily driver. Maybe that Stillen supercharger. It's like $5k installed though.
12-11-2009, 06:50 PM
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several environmental variables affect power output of a NA engine... for example...
temperature
barometric pressure
altitude
humidity
Mother nature will own you every time, in the end.
Oklahoma city, OK June 9th vs December 9th
The difference in density altitude at the greatest point on these two days, was 5465 feet. That's right at an ENTIRE SECOND in the quarter mile (not considering traction). A difference of about 265hp to the ground, versus 327. That's over a 20% difference.
Yes this is an extreme example, but if you doubt these numbers, ask a pilot.
temperature
barometric pressure
altitude
humidity
Mother nature will own you every time, in the end.
Oklahoma city, OK June 9th vs December 9th
The difference in density altitude at the greatest point on these two days, was 5465 feet. That's right at an ENTIRE SECOND in the quarter mile (not considering traction). A difference of about 265hp to the ground, versus 327. That's over a 20% difference.
Yes this is an extreme example, but if you doubt these numbers, ask a pilot.
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