Keystone State Thread

Fantastic news, there is nothing like being at home. I'm sure its true for babies too.

 

BURRRRRRRRRRRR

 

True! Does anyone else notice that their trucks seem to run a little better when the ambient air is below 20 degrees? Don't get me wrong, it isn't life changing, but i definitely run through the gears quicker, and pull hills better when below 20.

 

Great to hear she is doing so well Joe. Prayers still going out to Violet and your family..

 

Hmmm. My 2nd gen has not seen the road since they payed down salt.

 

Might have spotted @Nlittle215 by the neshaminy mall

 

wish i could say the same. My DD is being used by the inlaws, their escape is getting a new motor at 45,000 miles. I have the same year and model. It was using coolant, but unsure where it was leaking. I'll be checking with each fuel up though.

 

That's great news!! Good luck guys.

Get well soon Violet!!

 

Awesome news man. No worries about filling the page up, we're all pretty much an extended family here. If you need anything we're here, even if it's to vent your worries about your family. Seriously.

 

Good news. I have to be next door to CHOP around 3. PM me if you need me to get anything for you. Prayers continue.

 

Had to like to dislike this.

 

Fuck that, overwhelm us all you want Brother! This world can use as much good news as it can get!!!!

Aw man, that is freaking awesome news Joe!!!!!! I'm so happy to hear this. Continued Prayers for more of the same!!!!!

 

Colder air = denser air. Particles closer together. Cold makes things contract. More air getting in the engine.

Perhaps? I've always noticed my vehicles run better in the cold and was offered this explanation once.

 

Great explanation

 

Indeed. In fact, this is the idea behind the intercooler for forced induction applications. When I had my '86 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, I converted it from a charge-tube setup to a top-mount intercooler with higher volume injectors. The difference was like night and day... the car would actually have wheelspin in second gear after those modifications.

The basic idea: The cooler the air, the denser the charge, which means you can throw in more fuel to hit that stoichiometric ratio and you get more energy out of each combustion cycle.
I remember reading about guys tossing bags of ice onto their intake tubes and manifolds at the 1/4 mile track, and their times would actually improve a little from it.

 

That's right, I couldn't remember when I heard this. It was back when I was putting that turbo coupe engine into my ranger. I took the top mount and made it a front mount too. Never understood why they went with the top mounted one.

 

I knew cold air performed better. It is the idea behind a cold air intake right. I just didn't think it would make a noticeable difference in a stock motor. I have a couple hills on the commute that i usually have to grab 5th half way up, not this morning lost about 500 RPM going up it this morning.

 

That was a goofy design; the SVO Mustang had the same setup. I mean, the intercooler sat directly over the exhaust manifold, so you would heat-soak the thing at red lights. It made for an awesome looking engine bay, though!

 

My 19' Pro with the DAI runs smoother than my 17' Sport. Especially now. I don't hear the fuel injectors as much now either.

 

Motors like cold air.