why would it lose power at altitude if the turbo is sized correctly for the
altitude.. Just run a different pressure ratio to maintain the same manifold
pressure in absolute numbers.. should still make 675.. at 17 or 18 lbs of boost.
Dave
Doug Odom wrote:
>
> Skip, I believe the motor made about 675hp with 14 lbs. of boost at Kenny's
>shop (
> sea level ). So that would be about 585 at Bonneville. I understand that in
>drag
> race setup it makes about 1100hp but only for about 8 seconds. Head gaskets
>seem to
> be the big problem. Doug Odom in big ditch
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