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Run to Rund · 09-04-2010, 12:03 PM

The "next" issue will relate to altitude. A supercharged or turbocharged engine loses 0.5% of its power per 1000 ft. elevation, as a rule of thumb. Normally aspirated engines lose 3% per 1000 ft., again a rule of thumb. See the advantage at higher altitude tracks?

09-04-2010, 12:03 PM	#13
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Congrats to Charles Blossom The "next" issue will relate to altitude. A supercharged or turbocharged engine loses 0.5% of its power per 1000 ft. elevation, as a rule of thumb. Normally aspirated engines lose 3% per 1000 ft., again a rule of thumb. See the advantage at higher altitude tracks?