Date:         Mon, 27 Nov 2006 21:40:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill
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The engineering standard for altitude power loss with a normally aspirated
engine is 3%/1,000 feet.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Warren Lail
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 9:16 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Vanagon-Eurovan Thanksgiving Goodwill

If you think your Subie powered Vanagon moves quickly here at 6,000
feet (Colorado), just wait until you take it to a lower elevation.
While I was in California last week, Billy Bones (94 Subie 2.2) had
what felt like 30 to 40 % more power.  It was amazing.

While in CA I did not get to see Tim in San Jose (the conference I
attended took on a life all its own) but I did camp one night at New
Brighton Beach just south of Santa Cruz.  The next day I slept in a
bit, enjoyed a beautiful sunrise, and then went by to visit the guys
at VolksCafe (Van-Cafe).  What a pleasure it was to meet Peter and
the guys.  They are about the nicest people I've done business with.

So anyway, Joe T., take that bus to a lower elevation and hang on to
your hat!

Warren L.
88 Westy "Billy Bones"