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More power in the rain?

Old 09-17-2008, 03:16 PM
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Question More power in the rain?

I've noticed that when the humidity is really high and/or raining, my Stang feels like it has more power?!

I've really started noticing this once i installed the Airaid CAI a couple months back.

Anyone else experience this??

Just curious.....
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Old 09-17-2008, 03:27 PM
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These cars are VERY sensitive to changes in the environment. I live in AZ and when it was 110+ I could feel the car retard the timing like there was no tomorrow and it felt...sluggish. Now that it's under 100 and cooler in the mornings, HUGE difference. And I'm completely stock at the moment. I imagine with a CAI (and tune if added) the changes would be even bigger.

Humidity = denser air, denser air = more fuel too so you may feel a little more power.
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Old 09-17-2008, 03:58 PM
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20 bellow zero is a good recipe for extra pep lol.
Especially if you have some kind of (True) Ram-Air/Shaker system.
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Old 09-17-2008, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by pascal
20 bellow zero is a good recipe for extra pep lol.
Especially if you have some kind of (True) Ram-Air/Shaker system.
lol exactly

but my stang will never see those kinda temps lol
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Old 09-17-2008, 05:30 PM
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Sadly mine will see those temps in my Minnesota winter when I drive to campus every day..

Also I haven't personally noticed any change in power, but I suppose it is possible!
And those are some HUGE rims on your stang kevinmalec
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Old 09-17-2008, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mb2
lol exactly

but my stang will never see those kinda temps lol
Mine never will as well lol...
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Old 09-17-2008, 07:49 PM
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The colder the better I would imagine right?

When its hot you it robs you.
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Old 09-17-2008, 08:59 PM
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There is a noticeable difference in performance from summer heat and winter cold air with my 06 manual .On cold days the car really moves with good throttle response .It feels a little lazier when hot .Never noticed any difference in the rain though , to hard to tell with tires spinning
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:14 PM
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Im in So Cal and its about 65 F in the morning and about 85 in the after noon so when i drive to school i feel a better pick up and coming home..not as much but i still love her power
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Old 09-17-2008, 09:30 PM
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fall will be super sweet i suppose, before it's got to go away for the winter.
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