Intake air temperature vs. power
Engine power is related to air intake temperature. There is a well known formulae for calculating the effect of raised temperature on power output.
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| Intake Temperature |
Power Loss |
Example Power Output |
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| 20oC |
0% |
200bhp |
| 40oC |
3.5% |
193bhp |
| 60oC |
7% |
186bhp |
| 80oC |
10% |
180bhp |
| 100oC |
13% |
174bhp |
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