This is sick!
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This is sick!
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Re: This is sick! (NassBlue)
Ok, the deal on corrected power for FI vehicles at altitude has been argued many times in many forums. Basically, at higher altitude ESPECIALLY with supercharged applications (vs turbo or even nitrous) the boost level is down SIGNIFICANTLY because the avaliable pre-charged atmospheric pressure/density is much lower. Now, I do not remember the exact number but I believe for Denver the corection factor (CF) is around 1.4, so, if you have an engine corrected to sea level making 700hp the actual measured power is 500hp (500 x 1.4 = 700). This means that that vehicle would perform like any other 500hp vehicle because that is what the engine is making in reality. Now, if you bring it down to sea level, the boost will go up and assuming the engine, fuel quality, fuel delivery, etc is up to the task it would probably make that 700hp BUT in Denver, it is a 500hp car.
