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sapperlite · 11-08-2013, 06:06 PM

Are there any issues with dyno tuning in the Winter?

Supercharged SS · 11-08-2013, 06:28 PM

Nope. It's actually better due to the weather.

Tampa Tuning · 11-08-2013, 06:37 PM

Here's my thinking about weather related tuning. Measuring colder air and denser air should produce more HP because you can add more timing.

What I like about tuning in the summer heat is the car may not show as powerful for a dyno number, but I never have to worry that I added to much timing if it doesn't knock in the summer and 95 degrees IATs.

That's why on a cooler fall or spring day, the car has more spunk.

sapperlite · 11-08-2013, 06:55 PM

Thanks guys. I new that colder air results in higher numbers but I wasn't sure it there is a point when we should wait for warmer air.

Tampa Tuning · 11-18-2013, 03:03 PM

Dont chase a dyno number. Just do it when its right for you, but yes your number could be slightly higher in the winter.
Phil

Kelly@PCMofNC · 11-18-2013, 03:17 PM

No issues with tuning in the winter! Our dyno runs year round.

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Originally Posted by Tampa Tuning

Here's my thinking about weather related tuning. Measuring colder air and denser air should produce more HP because you can add more timing.

What I like about tuning in the summer heat is the car may not show as powerful for a dyno number, but I never have to worry that I added to much timing if it doesn't knock in the summer and 95 degrees IATs.

On the flip side...winter tuning has its benefits, making sure the setup on a forced induction car has enough fuel when the customer's tracking it during the winter and it's making more power

11-08-2013, 06:06 PM	#1
sapperlite Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 45	Dyno Tuning During Winter Are there any issues with dyno tuning in the Winter? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS L99, Summit White with inferno orange stripes, 1" 7/8 Stainless Power Headers with hi-flo cats, Rotofab CAI, JRE SCT X3 Tune. PFADT Drop Springs and ZL spec front and rear sway bars.

11-08-2013, 06:55 PM	#4
sapperlite Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 45	Thanks guys. I new that colder air results in higher numbers but I wasn't sure it there is a point when we should wait for warmer air. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS L99, Summit White with inferno orange stripes, 1" 7/8 Stainless Power Headers with hi-flo cats, Rotofab CAI, JRE SCT X3 Tune. PFADT Drop Springs and ZL spec front and rear sway bars.

11-08-2013, 06:28 PM	#2
Supercharged SS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sandy Hook, CT Posts: 11,927	Nope. It's actually better due to the weather.

11-08-2013, 06:37 PM	#3
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Here's my thinking about weather related tuning. Measuring colder air and denser air should produce more HP because you can add more timing. What I like about tuning in the summer heat is the car may not show as powerful for a dyno number, but I never have to worry that I added to much timing if it doesn't knock in the summer and 95 degrees IATs. That's why on a cooler fall or spring day, the car has more spunk.

11-18-2013, 03:03 PM	#5
Tampa Tuning Account Suspended Drives: TAMPA TUNING FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 3,044	Dont chase a dyno number. Just do it when its right for you, but yes your number could be slightly higher in the winter. Phil