ORIGINAL: n3kvl
I figure the beginner forum is a good place to ask the stupid questions. I don't want to get flamed in the specialty forums.
Is there any benefit to running fuel chilled, say below 32 degrees? If you can prevent condensation around the tank, wouldn't the cooler fuel burn better and reduce crank temps (avoiding premature wear).
Does it matter with higher % nitro fuels?
Here's another one: Does the nitromethane component evaporate?
Actually that is a very good question. You know , we had this nasty 2300 thread and a guy in there tested one engine rpms with different plugs. Why don't you test an engine with cool and room temp fuels and see whatkind of rpms you get. May be useful knowledge. Generall, you get better performance incool conditions. I flew in Alaska for 3 years. In the winter time, the performance planning would (in theory) allow the helicopter to carry a couple thousand more lbs than its gross weight!