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Old 07-22-2011, 09:06 AM
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Default RE: Higher altitude engine setup

Your air density at 1000 M (3300ft) is about 90% of S.L. on a standard day. Not really considered high altitude, but when I've raced at even higher courses a .002 - .003 shim came out from under the head. It's not too critical with sport fuels.