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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Several people with me wondering what is the best condition for ideal temperature for a good performance of the atmospheric engine.
(Humidity, dry, cold weather, hot ect.)
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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I did not get the atmopheric engine
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Not sure what an "atmospheric engine" is ... perhaps one that's normally aspirated?

Cold air is more dense, so I'd guess coldish air and low humidity would be the best. But I can't tell any difference in seasons. Probably could with a timer on the track.
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sea level, dry & coolish, but not too cold for the tires not to grip. @ 60 degrees
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forty seven degrees F, and fifty grains or less of moisture.
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Best power comes with lowest "density altitude":
Low altitude
High barometric pressure
Cold temperature
Low humidity

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