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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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does anyone have the formula to calculate power loss due to the elevation??
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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Nope. It depends on the boost pressure ratio.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Thanks. Have you had your rig at sea level and then back to the denver area?? The truck right now is in Indiana(800ft) but i am stationed at Ft. carson, so i was just trying to figure out if i would notice a power loss like i did my N/A gas engines.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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You shouldn't notice anything. I've been from -100ft to 11,000ft and can't tell a difference.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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You shouldn't notice anything. I've been from -100ft to 11,000ft and can't tell a difference.
good deal. appreciate the insight.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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I have certainly noticed a difference from sea level to where I live (4500ft,) but I really don't think sea level to 800ft is enough elevation change to make a difference.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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where the truck is now is at about 800ft, Ft. Carson(where i am stationed at stateside) is sitting at about 6,000 ft. Have not had the truck in colorado since i bought when i was home on R&R leave and have had gassers since living in colorado. Few more months and i will tell you for sure.
 
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