Thread: 5.3L V8 gas?

Originally Posted by matt5112

are you comparing with the same ambient temps as well?

You do realize that you get worse fuel economy in the winter versus the summer right?

What the heck is an ambient temp?

Originally Posted by BeastlyGroceryGetter

What the heck is an ambient temp?

Ambient air temperature is the current air temperature, same temperature you'd see on the news. There's more to it than just air temperature however, humidity, ambient absolute air pressure and temperature all play a factor in efficiency.

So you mean to tell me that the flux capacitor is only connected to the muffler bearings while the blinker fluid is still engaged?

Originally Posted by BeastlyGroceryGetter

So you mean to tell me that the flux capacitor is only connected to the muffler bearings while the blinker fluid is still engaged?

Originally Posted by BeastlyGroceryGetter

So you mean to tell me that the flux capacitor is only connected to the muffler bearings while the blinker fluid is still engaged?

Only if you're running 1.21 Gigawatts through your alternator.

Originally Posted by matt5112

are you comparing with the same ambient temps as well?

You do realize that you get worse fuel economy in the winter versus the summer right?

This is true but the reason has little to do with intake temperatures. The reason is time to temperature is much longer for a vehicle sitting in a colder climate. Modern cars are very good at keeping AF ratios at as close to 14.7 after they warm up. However, taking the time to get there the car does not regulate the AF ratio the same way. Also, during winter you're much more prone to let your car sit and warm up vs get in and drive during warmer months. All things aside for a NA motor that is tuned properly should do fine regardless of temperature as long as it is not extreme. I'd take cold over hot any day of the week. Now a boosted car? My old GTP made a significant amount of more power during dry cold nights.