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Old 29th April 2008, 05:03 AM   #7 (permalink)
TrevMcRev
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Default Re: Fueling Tips

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Originally Posted by Ekka View Post
7/ Colder fuel is denser fuel, better performance. I have noticed modern engines run quite warm compared to the old bangers. The engine bay is choked with bullshit and the radiators have lots of fans, aircon coils, trans coils etc. Try to improve airflow beneath the bonnet (hood for yanks), and snorkels for air are premo!
Colder air temp makes a big difference on turbocharged engines.

The rally car has bags more power when its 5 deg C running though the mountains at 2am than on a 38 deg afternoon.

Wait, this was about saving fuel not more power
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