Fighting elevation
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Fighting elevation
Hey guys,
I live at 6400ft and just got a new C8 (800mi)
Car runs 3.5s 0-60 running on 91 octane, so definitely no slouch, but I wonder if there are some quick wins to fight rarefied oxygen and keep the engine NA (no nitrous as well).
Ny intuition is that I should add more air to the equation: carbon intake, headers, exhaust. But I also know that I could be completely wrong.
I also understand that forced induction may the the ultimate way.
Tips from the pros?
Thanks
I live at 6400ft and just got a new C8 (800mi)
Car runs 3.5s 0-60 running on 91 octane, so definitely no slouch, but I wonder if there are some quick wins to fight rarefied oxygen and keep the engine NA (no nitrous as well).
Ny intuition is that I should add more air to the equation: carbon intake, headers, exhaust. But I also know that I could be completely wrong.
I also understand that forced induction may the the ultimate way.
Tips from the pros?
Thanks
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At that elevation octane shouldn't be your issue so 91 is likely ok. Start with the basics, but definitely letting the engine breath more efficiently is a great place to start. Intake (or at least a filter), ported throttle body, ported intake manifold, headers, high-flow cats, and a catback if you really want to be loud. Really depends how much you want to spend, but the cold side stuff is more reasonably priced and could get it all done around $700 for starters.
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At that elevation octane shouldn't be your issue so 91 is likely ok. Start with the basics, but definitely letting the engine breath more efficiently is a great place to start. Intake (or at least a filter), ported throttle body, ported intake manifold, headers, high-flow cats, and a catback if you really want to be loud. Really depends how much you want to spend, but the cold side stuff is more reasonably priced and could get it all done around $700 for starters.
More air it is then. :-)
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