Winter fuel economy/power

NoDOHC · 11-23-2008, 07:28 PM

I agree about the running poorly when cold, but I think that you do use more gas while warming up (although it is probably easier on the engine).

I am curious if more of you noticed a similar trend from summer to winter and if you found a good explanation or reason for it (other than the air being more dense and causing more drag at highway speeds or the required warmup time).

I am especially interested in other NA owners power numbers with varying temperature.

11-23-2008, 07:28 PM	#12
NoDOHC The quest for more torque Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin Posts: 855 Rep Power: 18	I agree about the running poorly when cold, but I think that you do use more gas while warming up (although it is probably easier on the engine). I am curious if more of you noticed a similar trend from summer to winter and if you found a good explanation or reason for it (other than the air being more dense and causing more drag at highway speeds or the required warmup time). I am especially interested in other NA owners power numbers with varying temperature. __________________ 1986 GXL ('87 4-port NA - Haltech E8, LS2 Coils. Defined Autoworks Headers, Dual 2.5" Exhaust (Dual Superflow, dBX mufflers) 1991 Coupe (KYB AGX Shocks, Eibach lowering springs, RB exhaust, Stock and Automatic)

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