Date:         Mon, 8 Jul 2002 08:55:39 -0700
Reply-To:     mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         mike <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: High elevation adjustments?
Comments: To: Andrew Fox <afox@cnr.colostate.edu>
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Turbo.  Big one.

> From: Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
> Reply-To: Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
> Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 09:34:11 -0600
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: High elevation adjustments?
>
> I routinely drive my van at elevations ranging from 5,000-14,000 feet here
> in Colorado.  Above about 8,000 feet i experience loss of power such that
> I am only able to maintain about 30 mph while keeping the engine floored
> in second gear.  I know its a crime but i routinely drive my van with my
> foot to the floor for a half hour or longer while going uphill in second
> gear (auto tranny).  So my question is are there any adjustments I can
> make to have a better high elevation driving experience?  Any Colorado
> listees out there that can tell me if they get better or worse performance
> on some of Colorado's steep/high highways (ie I-70)?  Going east up to the
> eisenhower tunnel on I-70 my max speed is about 30 MPH (second gear, foot
> to the floor, 2.1L, AT).
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew Fox
> 86 Westy
> Ft. Collins CO
>