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How much power is lost going to a higher elavation?

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Old 03-13-2003, 04:27 PM
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Default How much power is lost going to a higher elavation?
I'm probably moving out to boulder next year. Is my car gonna be slow now or what?
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It's a much bigger issue with NA cars.
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Default About 5% power loss for every additional 1,320 feet above sea level
If I remember correctly...
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