engine performance

Renegaderacer · March 29th, 2009, 01:11 PM

theres a big bull crap chat on a local forum im in about engine performance in the rain. I believe a motor doesnt work as well in the rain as it does on a dry day, they believ they work better- grant the temps are the same give me some input so i can do a big copy and paste to them!

4.6LMadness · March 29th, 2009, 06:21 PM

I could see there being no "real" difference you could fill because the motor is essential "safe" from the environment. The only thing that could really affect it is the surrounding air temperature. Colder air equals more power so i guess you could say it would run a tid bit better because when it rains it is typically cooler out. But then you run into other problems like traction. But if the air temp is the same no matter what than there would be no advantage to it being dry out and even less of an advantage when it rains because of traction issues.

C MY 4D · March 29th, 2009, 06:30 PM

I have heard both sides.... Supposedly when its raining, moisture makes its way into the combustion chamber and helps create more power. Not only can a little bit more timing be ran but in its self will help create some power. It is by far not enough to worry about and really who cares..... You can't really use it in the rain.

4.6LMadness · March 29th, 2009, 06:31 PM

^ exactly

'97'Cobra · March 29th, 2009, 07:27 PM

lol who honestly says "Oh shit! Its raining, RACE TIME!"

ReverendDexter · March 29th, 2009, 07:44 PM

I can see the idea that the humidity would act like water injection, but it's also displacing oxygen.

If this bugs you so much, go to a dyno, and do some pulls on dry days and rainy days, and tell us if you see ANY difference that's not just dyno noise.

4.6LMadness · March 29th, 2009, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by '97'Cobra

lol who honestly says "Oh shit! Its raining, RACE TIME!"

Them v-tech boys probably do

They always rat on meh car because there intake ports are so freakin huge. If only they had the power to show for it

dont get me wrong, when there turbocharged they can give you a run for your money but most of the hondas around here have uber big fart cans and thinks a 10 sec car is how fast you can do 0-60

Renegaderacer · March 30th, 2009, 02:29 PM

honestly i didnt really care to much till a few people got butt hurt on the other forum, i have always noticed my cars act a little different when i fire them up in the rain from sitting then the dry, usually a small drop for a second or less in idle to mabe 600-500 rpms then back up to average slight hesitation when first driving once underway its fine but these side effects are only on a rainy/muggy day.

slows197 · March 30th, 2009, 02:46 PM

josh i just think you like to start shit. but i still agree that they get butt hurt way to damn fast

07sidan · March 30th, 2009, 03:57 PM

I like to start shit too.

Basically since this thread is about me, figured I'd chime in.

Here is your beloved renegaderacer or more commonly known as renegadericer on our forums

07sidan · March 30th, 2009, 03:58 PM

A full 13 pages of goodness. Just started you guys on pg 4 since that's where the argument starts.

So is amybody going to SF's? - Page 4 - Full Throttle Forums

Renegaderacer · March 30th, 2009, 04:02 PM

thats right brian im a renegade too ricers!

now you can get your honda ass off the mustang forums!

07sidan · March 30th, 2009, 04:05 PM

I've got a mustang too. It's a my little pony. I'm just adding fuel to the fire just like you.

slows197 · March 30th, 2009, 04:09 PM

lol brian thats great

4.6LMadness · March 30th, 2009, 10:36 PM

thats a lot of bs for maybe a few ponies tht you wont even fill

vistabluestang05 · March 31st, 2009, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by 4.6LMadness

Them v-tech boys probably do They always rat on meh car because there intake ports are so freakin huge. If only they had the power to show for it dont get me wrong, when there turbocharged they can give you a run for your money but most of the hondas around here have uber big fart cans and thinks a 10 sec car is how fast you can do 0-60

March 29th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#1
Renegaderacer Regular 2003 mustang gt 12.18 @113.22 mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bristol va. Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	engine performance theres a big bull crap chat on a local forum im in about engine performance in the rain. I believe a motor doesnt work as well in the rain as it does on a dry day, they believ they work better- grant the temps are the same give me some input so i can do a big copy and paste to them!

March 29th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#3
C MY 4D Billy Weston 2003 Cobra 11.14@124.36 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 4,806 iTrader: 8 reviews	I have heard both sides.... Supposedly when its raining, moisture makes its way into the combustion chamber and helps create more power. Not only can a little bit more timing be ran but in its self will help create some power. It is by far not enough to worry about and really who cares..... You can't really use it in the rain. __________________ TT Build in progress....... Need work done to your car for a great price in Hampton Roads? Shoot me a PM.

March 29th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can see the idea that the humidity would act like water injection, but it's also displacing oxygen. If this bugs you so much, go to a dyno, and do some pulls on dry days and rainy days, and tell us if you see ANY difference that's not just dyno noise. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

March 30th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#9
slows197 Newbie 2008 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	josh i just think you like to start shit. but i still agree that they get butt hurt way to damn fast __________________

March 30th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#10
07sidan Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like to start shit too. Basically since this thread is about me, figured I'd chime in. Here is your beloved renegaderacer or more commonly known as renegadericer on our forums Last edited by 07sidan; March 30th, 2009 at 04:03 PM.

March 29th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#2
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	I could see there being no "real" difference you could fill because the motor is essential "safe" from the environment. The only thing that could really affect it is the surrounding air temperature. Colder air equals more power so i guess you could say it would run a tid bit better because when it rains it is typically cooler out. But then you run into other problems like traction. But if the air temp is the same no matter what than there would be no advantage to it being dry out and even less of an advantage when it rains because of traction issues.

March 29th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#4
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ exactly

March 30th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#8
Renegaderacer Regular 2003 mustang gt 12.18 @113.22 mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bristol va. Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	honestly i didnt really care to much till a few people got butt hurt on the other forum, i have always noticed my cars act a little different when i fire them up in the rain from sitting then the dry, usually a small drop for a second or less in idle to mabe 600-500 rpms then back up to average slight hesitation when first driving once underway its fine but these side effects are only on a rainy/muggy day.

March 30th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#11
07sidan Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	A full 13 pages of goodness. Just started you guys on pg 4 since that's where the argument starts. So is amybody going to SF's? - Page 4 - Full Throttle Forums Last edited by 07sidan; March 30th, 2009 at 04:02 PM.

March 30th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#12
Renegaderacer Regular 2003 mustang gt 12.18 @113.22 mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bristol va. Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats right brian im a renegade too ricers! now you can get your honda ass off the mustang forums!

March 30th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#13
07sidan Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've got a mustang too. It's a my little pony. I'm just adding fuel to the fire just like you.

March 30th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#14
slows197 Newbie 2008 mustang gt Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol brian thats great __________________

March 30th, 2009, 10:36 PM	#15
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats a lot of bs for maybe a few ponies tht you wont even fill

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