This cold air wakes this car up!!!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bigbob11 · 01-10-2013, 05:35 PM

This car just loves the cold weather, seems like it has tons more power

CAI, Kooks LT, Tune

suplex · 01-10-2013, 05:37 PM

I noticed that too, early in the morning when there is frost on the windshield...I just warm the car up enough to de-frost the windshield and it's ready to go.

PalmerGA · 01-10-2013, 06:40 PM

That's why "Cold Air" Intakes are so popular... the colder the air going into the engine, the better they like it - though I'm sure there's a low limit on optimum air temp.

Khmero215 · 01-10-2013, 06:43 PM

My car is loving it!!!!

NavyDood · 01-10-2013, 06:47 PM

Not trying to be a "Donkey", but cold air is much more dense that is why you get a bit mo power.

thepirate · 01-10-2013, 06:57 PM

my car is covered in road salt...... worth it

RubyCamaro · 01-10-2013, 07:02 PM

Yep! They LOVE to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in the cold! Makes for a bigger permagrin.

uniqueskillz · 01-10-2013, 07:07 PM

Totally agree. My Twins love it

cadyshac · 01-10-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thepirate

my car is covered in road salt...... worth it

NOT!!!

FastRaceCars · 01-10-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

That's why "Cold Air" Intakes are so popular... the colder the air going into the engine, the better they like it - though I'm sure there's a low limit on optimum air temp.

Colder air = more dense = more oxygen = more power (if you add fuel). I don't believe there is a low limit that can be reached in a naturally aspirated engine in the US. Extreme cold, like say -100F certainly creates a unique set of challenges, but are mostly unrelated to making horsepower in an internal combustion engine.

The computer doesn't continue optimizing ignition timing below a certain temperature, but cooler,denser air will still result in horsepower gains because the computer will maintain the A/F ratio and more air + more fuel = more power.

kostnkost · 01-10-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thepirate

my car is covered in road salt...... worth it

So worth it!! Even if I have to ONR it 3 times a week it's still worth it.

The haters are just mad that their beasts are sitting in a cold garage not taking advantage.

PalmerGA · 01-10-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thepirate

my car is covered in road salt...... worth it

Can't relate to the love of salt (I understand the cold weather effect that goes with it). Lived with salted roads for a couple decades in upstate NY and it rotted every car piece it touched. I realize cars today are much more resistant and the "salt" is actually not as corrosive as it used to be due to changes in chemical makeup, etc.... but it still must be eating away at something. No way I'd drive my Camaro in that crap!

GARYSSS · 01-10-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kostnkost

So worth it!! Even if I have to ONR it 3 times a week it's still worth it.

The haters are just mad that their beasts are sitting in a cold garage not taking advantage.

I don't think anyone is hating you for driving in the salt, but we do feel bad for your car.

tj@LSRPerformance · 01-10-2013, 09:15 PM

A cold air intake on these cars is like adding peanut butter to jelly ... it just make sense!!

Best Regards,

TJ

01-10-2013, 05:35 PM	#1
bigbob11 Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 259	This cold air wakes this car up!!!! This car just loves the cold weather, seems like it has tons more power CAI, Kooks LT, Tune

01-10-2013, 05:37 PM	#2
suplex Drives: 2011 Coupe, 1LT, A6, No RS Package. Join Date: May 2011 Location: Freehold, NJ. 07728 Posts: 1,042	I noticed that too, early in the morning when there is frost on the windshield...I just warm the car up enough to de-frost the windshield and it's ready to go. __________________ Never Underestimate The Power of Forums

01-10-2013, 06:40 PM	#3
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	That's why "Cold Air" Intakes are so popular... the colder the air going into the engine, the better they like it - though I'm sure there's a low limit on optimum air temp. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

01-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#5
NavyDood Retired Navy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW of DFW Posts: 915	Not trying to be a "Donkey", but cold air is much more dense that is why you get a bit mo power. __________________ Retired Navy... A Husband. A Dad. A Veteran as of 2011. 2010 2SS/RS A6 - FlowMaster CatBack - I'm not a Amsoil dealer and will never be one. I believe in its capabilities from personal use with oil analysis reports backing up my OCI's. Besides, I know more than most cut and paste Amsoil dealers which are at least 95% of them.

01-10-2013, 06:57 PM	#6
thepirate Drives: 2013 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 372	my car is covered in road salt...... worth it __________________

01-10-2013, 06:43 PM	#4
Khmero215 Drives: Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 575 View My Garage	My car is loving it!!!!

01-10-2013, 07:02 PM	#7
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	Yep! They LOVE to GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in the cold! Makes for a bigger permagrin. __________________

01-10-2013, 07:07 PM	#8
uniqueskillz Drives: ETMC built 700+hp Twin Turbo LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 682	Totally agree. My Twins love it

01-10-2013, 09:15 PM	#14
tj@LSRPerformance Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 111	A cold air intake on these cars is like adding peanut butter to jelly ... it just make sense!! Best Regards, TJ