RE: Engine & prop performance variation with temp
did you hit the prop on the ground ? even just hte littel tiny'st bit .. mattters
APC props make a vast majority of it's thrust at the tips of the props they are vary good props just Can't hit the run way with them ... like you could a master aircrew or Xoar even
estable a base line with a Tach .. and go form there to note changes
good luck