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Old 05-29-2004, 02:25 AM
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How much does the humidity, dew point, temp & barom really affect your time?


here is what it was like tonight...

TStorms, off & on...
This was the reading when I got home...It was 69* the last time I made a pass...Ho "bad" is this?

61°F
Dew Point: 55°F
Humidity: 81%
Pressure: 29.88 inches and steady
Old 05-29-2004, 02:53 AM
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well that kind of humidity will kick your cars *** for sure. all that moisture will hurt HP.

you want high pressure, low humidty to make the most power.

really crappy air can easily account for several tenths and a few MPH compared to optimum air.




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