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Originally Posted by DougD
DonC
I know this is an old thread, but I just found it and had to thank you for posting it.
One question - how did the carbureted cars run at high altitude? Where I live it's about 1000 ft above sea level. I wonder how my Holley would perform at 12,000 ft over one of those beautiful mountain passes.
Doug
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Doug,
We always enjoy having Don along on our Cruise. Besides his personality and sense of humor, he takes great pictures and always provides us with a great recap.
All of the cars made it okay last year. We did have one out of state participant that felt some altitude sickness. They arrived in Denver (5,280 ft.) on Saturday then went over Trail Ridge Road (12,183 ft.) on Sunday. They recovered nicely by taking the day off in Steamboat on Monday.
The 2013 Cruise Colorado will include stays in Taos NM and Durango CO. There will be eight mountain passes involved, but we won't be going as high as last year. Our highest point will be Slumgullion Pass (11,361 ft).
The best thing to do would be to talk to your engine builder/mechanic to get their recommendations for reducing jet sizes. Your car won't run nearly as good at high altitudes as it does at home, but you'll probably get behind a motorhome or two anyway.
If you'd like to join us next year you can find the information
here.
Al