Posted by N8 on March 09, 1999 at 19:22:36:
In Reply to: Re: Elevation makes that much of a difference? posted by Comick on March 09, 1999 at 19:05:48:
when I was driving 70 Mavover the great divide to go skiing (in Colorado) I used to stop the car at the base of the summit adjust the carb a bit, when I started up the mountian that lil carter would run just fine.... If I didnt do it the car would have NO power and you could smell gas
: : I was reading Martin's drag strip messages, and I was surprised that the elevation change would improve the car's time from 14.52 to 13.30's. That's pretty good times Martin, is that with the stock cam, and are you running slicks? I'm also a home head porter. Me and my friend are going to race his '65 falcon at the track this summer, only problem is that falcons have very small wheel wells, so we're gonna have to do something to make the slicks fit.
: Oooo, I like Falcons.
: As someone who has traveled from California to Denver repeatedly, I can veryify that elevation does make a difference due to the thinner air. This can usually be compensated by adjusting your fuel\air ratio on you carb. I'm surprised that it took a full second off his times though.