Does elevation affect N/A engines More than forced induction? (I'm at 5500 ft)
T ty48 New member Apr 14, 2002 #1 Does elevation affect N/A engines More than forced induction? (I'm at 5500 ft)
T turboj91 New member Apr 14, 2002 #2 In short, Yes. With forced induction, you can make up for the lack of air by increasing boost.
E Eluding New member Apr 15, 2002 #3 I'm at 5,800ft and the lowest I've raced at is 4,900ft. Altitude will effect a turbo vehicle much less than an N/A car. At 5,800ft an N/A engine will lose about 20% of its horsepower. A turbo engine will only lose about 8%.
I'm at 5,800ft and the lowest I've raced at is 4,900ft. Altitude will effect a turbo vehicle much less than an N/A car. At 5,800ft an N/A engine will lose about 20% of its horsepower. A turbo engine will only lose about 8%.
