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Dec 17, 2005 | 01:20 PM

jazzlove

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Cold Weather andTorque

I was out driving around today, it's overcast and about 45 degrees. That's chilly for mid afternoon San Antonio. I have the Vortex Ram Induction intake on my Z51 MN6 C6. Everybody knows the purpose of that type of intake is to pull cold air into the engine for increased power. Typically, I don't notice the increase in torque until I hammer it above 3,000 rpm, then it is noticably "torquier", and I've spent most of my driving time in 85 - 90+ weather.

Well, today was different, and I can really tell the difference, especially when the engine hits about 3,500 rpm. The damn thing runs like like a Chetah on steroids...

Contrary to what a few folks on CF have said about the car not performing above 4,000 rpm, (we all know better) the LS2 has tons of torque all the way up to redline. With the ram induction added, along with a cold day and high relative humidity, it's a beast. I just can't seem to get the smile off my face...

Wayne

Dec 17, 2005 | 01:26 PM

bangbgC6

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Now you've invited all of the Driving School instructors here on CF to critique your post and lecture you on your immaturity and irresponsibility.

Glad you're enjoying your car.

Dec 17, 2005 | 01:32 PM

jazzlove

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Originally Posted by bangbgC6

Now you've invited all of the Driving School instructors here on CF to critique your post and lecture you on your immaturity and irresponsibility.

Glad you're enjoying your car.

I didn't exceed the speed limit as I did this on loop 1604, a divided 4 lane with 70 mph speed limit...

Dec 17, 2005 | 02:27 PM

KENZ51

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Me Too! I dont have the cold air unit, but I have noticed that when the temp is below 32 the wheels brake loose! amazing how that cooler air wurkz!!!!!!!!

hehe!!!

Dec 17, 2005 | 02:45 PM

haljensen

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Cold air = more power but also reduced traction from cold pavement and cold tires. Ain't it fun?

Dec 17, 2005 | 03:04 PM

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Cold air = more power but also reduced traction from cold pavement and cold tires. Ain't it fun?

Before I put the car in for the winter, it was about 35 deg. I couldnt even hold the road when punched in 3rd gear. I guess the fact 3/4 of my tread is gone doesnt help either.

Dec 17, 2005 | 03:29 PM

Walt White Coupe

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Originally Posted by vette-oholic

Before I put the car in for the winter, it was about 35 deg. I couldnt even hold the road when punched in 3rd gear. I guess the fact 3/4 of my tread is gone doesnt help either.

Less tread will actually give you more traction as long as the road is dry. The depth of the tread is related to how deep the water has to be before you start hydroplaning.