Air temperature performance changes

[NascarOutlaw]

Probably a dumb question but.. Just bought an 05 SRT a few weeks ago, average temps around here have been around 50 - 60 degrees. Yesterday it was about 85.
I could feel a big difference in the cars take off, is it normal with the air change like on a race car, or should I be checking something else out at 650 miles on the engine. Sorry if it sounds dumb, but first time for an air cooled street car for me.
Thanks

 

[Y2K5SRT]

You will definitely notice a little less performance as the air warms up. Colder air is more dense and therefor more oxygen to burn. And thus more power as a result. The SRT is more noticeable as it takes virtually 100% of it's intake air from outside of the engine compartment, unlike the vast majority of cars that experience the same engine-warmed air year round. Nothing to worry about, and enjoy those cool evenings and warm roads!

 

[NascarOutlaw]

Thanks for the info Y2,
I did'nt expect that noticable a difference.

 

[STUGOTS]

more power yes but if its a too chilly you wont get good traction.