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07-23-2003 | 12:59 PM

SurgeNJ

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Power Question

Just drove my 280zx NA in the rain which I hardly ever do.. My question is that when I do, the car seems like it has more power & more throttle response... Anyone know how I can make it run like this all the time??? THanks in advance.... Surge_NJ...

07-23-2003 | 03:04 PM

rick458

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when it rains it puts cool dense air into the engine
you get a better Density Altitude affect
essentially you get more air for the same mechanical work
an intercooler may do that for you
an intercooler with a DEI CO2 sprayer would definitly do it

07-25-2003 | 09:25 AM

Bleach

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He says he has less power in the rain, not more. The reason I see that happen on my car is the resistance of the water. Water on the car body does a little but its mainly the tires. Especially if you have cheap tires that are not meant for rain or really wide tires. Pushing through that water takes a lot more effort.

Of course this depends on how much power you really lose. Its hard to say since its always the driver's opinion. I notice just a little but I have also noticed that during the rainy months I get less miles per gallon going to and from work. so it shows up there too.

07-25-2003 | 12:18 PM

280Zen

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SurgeNJ wrote:

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Just drove my 280zx NA in the rain which I hardly ever do.. My question is that when I do, the car seems like it has more power & more throttle response

BleachZee wrote:

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He says he has less power in the rain, not more.

Ok, Now Im confused which is it LESS or MORE power