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04 Turbo Spec · 06-04-2005, 05:51 PM

i know u make more hp with colder air but does anyone else not feelt the pull as much with the hot air? or im just finaly getting used to the cars accelaration

befor my turbo i never realy felt like i lost this much

SilverBulletRL · 06-04-2005, 06:02 PM

I can definitely feel the car does not accel as fast in hot weather. My air-to-water intercooler fluid also gets much hotter in days like these.

2point4DSM · 06-04-2005, 06:08 PM

It is definitely noticeable on my DSM. Or least that use to be the case when I had a smaller turbo and FMIC and drove it a lot more.

I assume you have an intercooler which is compounding the feeling. Not only are you sucking in warmer air into your intake but now the IC is not as efficient. So in effect it's like your motor is sucking exponentially warmer air as the temps outside rise.

Wil

94RedReaper · 06-04-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 04 Turbo Spec

i know u make more hp with colder air but does anyone else not feelt the pull as much with the hot air? or im just finaly getting used to the cars accelaration

befor my turbo i never realy felt like i lost this much

Were you reading my mind? I was all set to check my car out and see what the heck was going on. The heat and humidity are killing me. The humidity makes the air less dense, and that really hurts performance. Can't wait for those 90 degree & 90% humidity days. :thumbdow:

04 Turbo Spec · 06-04-2005, 10:41 PM

ahh what a nice cool night to drive. the car pulled nice and hard, man i love my car

gtp power · 06-05-2005, 10:51 AM

The hot air sucks for Superchaged cars. My car feels like it has no power when its hot out.

MuddyREX · 06-05-2005, 11:44 AM

Hot air sucks for all cars with forced induction.

olmytsi · 06-05-2005, 12:07 PM

Just cruise around on hot days and wait for the cool nights to get on it....das what i do. Yes hot air sux for the turbo but its good for cruising with the windows down, sunroof open and bov blowing off

SexyDSM95 · 06-05-2005, 12:41 PM

*cough* Heatsoak *cough*

M3_JOHN · 06-05-2005, 11:48 PM

N/A rocks

Buster · 06-06-2005, 01:57 AM

im with john

HickRocket1258 · 06-06-2005, 07:37 AM

I agree with john too, N/A aspirated rocks haha. By the way any car is slower in the summer when its hot out than in the fall, whether its N/A or turbo.

MuddyREX · 06-06-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by M3_JOHN

N/A rocks

But my car goes VroomPSSSHHHHHH

SpendOne · 06-06-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

*cough* Heatsoak *cough*

Its cause you have an intercooler thats half the side of a 1g sidemount. ;)

Intercooled T · 06-07-2005, 01:27 AM

My small intercooler keeps my car running well...

...can't wait to take the powerstroke IC outta the garage and install it soon!

olmytsi · 06-07-2005, 11:45 AM

BOOST will always be better than NO BOOST

SexyDSM95 · 06-07-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpendOne

Its cause you have an intercooler thats half the side of a 1g sidemount. ;)

Hey now....I have a core sitting in my room. Not my fault JMFabrications is not open yet!

04 Turbo Spec · 06-07-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_JOHN

N/A rocks

turbo still kicks any N/A car a s s but just not as bad on the hot days

ayim01 · 06-07-2005, 11:37 PM

you have to consider in the summer we dont get that crap oxygenated gasoline. so it more than makes up for the temperature increase. its your butt dyno dying on you :P

tort9320g · 06-08-2005, 09:40 PM

I'm lovin my oversized water/air intercooler right about now !!

06-04-2005, 06:02 PM	#2
SilverBulletRL Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #223 iTrader: (0)	I can definitely feel the car does not accel as fast in hot weather. My air-to-water intercooler fluid also gets much hotter in days like these. __________________ 2008 VW Jetta 2.0T (Girlfriends Whip) 2002 VW GTI 1.8T (Mine)

06-05-2005, 10:51 AM	#6
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06-05-2005, 11:48 PM	#10
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06-06-2005, 07:37 AM	#12
HickRocket1258 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Member #415 iTrader: (0)	I agree with john too, N/A aspirated rocks haha. By the way any car is slower in the summer when its hot out than in the fall, whether its N/A or turbo. __________________ -Rob Just a mustang that's lowered.....that's about it. Work harder....Millions on welfare depend on you!

06-07-2005, 01:27 AM	#15
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06-04-2005, 06:08 PM	#3
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	It is definitely noticeable on my DSM. Or least that use to be the case when I had a smaller turbo and FMIC and drove it a lot more. I assume you have an intercooler which is compounding the feeling. Not only are you sucking in warmer air into your intake but now the IC is not as efficient. So in effect it's like your motor is sucking exponentially warmer air as the temps outside rise. Wil

06-05-2005, 11:44 AM	#7
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Hot air sucks for all cars with forced induction.

06-05-2005, 12:07 PM	#8
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	Just cruise around on hot days and wait for the cool nights to get on it....das what i do. Yes hot air sux for the turbo but its good for cruising with the windows down, sunroof open and bov blowing off

06-05-2005, 12:41 PM	#9
SexyDSM95 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Glenside, PA Member #188 iTrader: (1)	cough Heatsoak cough

06-06-2005, 01:57 AM	#11
Buster TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Holland Pa Member #449 My Ride: 2008 Mustang GT/CS iTrader: (3)	im with john

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olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	BOOST will always be better than NO BOOST

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06-08-2005, 09:40 PM	#20
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