i envy those at sea level - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

halo8hkk · 07-10-2010, 11:01 PM

i took mysstique with me on a vacation to Las Vegas. man the thin air up here where i live sucks (7000 ft) any time any one asks me how fast it is i just tell them " it ok but not what i would expect for a 426hp car" its only 3 tents faster than my old 2000 z28 when it was stock. ive been really disappointed about its lack of power sense i got it. so i decided to go to Vegas for the weekend of the 4th of july. all i can say is WOW

i can punch it in first and actually break the tires loose. the altitude is about 2000 ft in Vegas i think, i cant imagine the car at sea level. ive never taken any of my cars to low altitude before so maybe id still be saying the same thing, but man i had a lot of fun in Vegas id take and off ramp just to get back on on ramp again

my theory is that the high flowing heads really hurt the car at high altitude. the stock heads on this car out flow my ported heads on the beasts 383.

halo8hkk · 07-10-2010, 11:05 PM

oh i fallowed a Grey v6 RS from hover dam to kingman at unnamed speeds

. i was just wondering if they are a member here

LittleMT · 07-10-2010, 11:43 PM

And Vegas with the heat the DA can approach 5000ft, we don't tend to run real fast at "the Strip", so your car would be even faster at sea level...

Venom09 · 07-11-2010, 12:22 AM

I'm at 22 ft above sea level...

TaylorRyanSS · 07-11-2010, 01:02 AM

I am 70 ft above sea level

John Shields · 07-11-2010, 03:19 AM

I'm probably one of the higher up guys... I'm "a mile high". Guess that means I can expect some decreases in performance. The upside is, everyone else is affected as well.

I myself never noticed much of a difference driving (I lived in New York, California, and North Carolina). Of course I didn't have a car like this. You can definitely tell by physically running the difference in the air. So it's plausible.

Lbness · 07-11-2010, 11:13 AM

Cold air

also is amazing a rare event here but the other eve it was like 74 and the extra torque was huge !
When I take my cycles or Cars to Colorado the amount of drop off in power is also huge

But the views and roads are well worth it compared to the flat roads here in Southeast Texas

philipdistefano · 07-11-2010, 01:42 PM

I am anywhere between 5 and 60 feet above sea level depending on the day of the week (or below sea level if I happen to be cruising through New Orleans).

MadMav · 07-11-2010, 01:51 PM

Live at 6K here, race at 5200ft with DAs constantly in the 8500-9100ft range this time of year. It sucks!

Mav

LittleMT · 07-11-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMav

Live at 6K here, race at 5200ft with DAs constantly in the 8500-9100ft range this time of year. It sucks!

Mav

some of the lower altitude folks just don't understand how much this affects a car, I always like to tell them, go drive up a 8000ft mountian, then floor your car and tell us how fast it is..

halo8hkk · 07-11-2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleMT

some of the lower altitude folks just don't understand how much this affects a car, I always like to tell them, go drive up a 8000ft mountian, then floor your car and tell us how fast it is..

LittleMT · 07-11-2010, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halo8hkk

what part of neuvo mexico are you from?

xpanda305x · 07-11-2010, 02:55 PM

im am miami

never higher than 40ft

avg is 6 feet

LittleMT · 07-11-2010, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpanda305x

im am miami

never higher than 40ft

avg is 6 feet

and on good days you folks probably see negative DA.....

07-10-2010, 11:01 PM	#1
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	i envy those at sea level i took mysstique with me on a vacation to Las Vegas. man the thin air up here where i live sucks (7000 ft) any time any one asks me how fast it is i just tell them " it ok but not what i would expect for a 426hp car" its only 3 tents faster than my old 2000 z28 when it was stock. ive been really disappointed about its lack of power sense i got it. so i decided to go to Vegas for the weekend of the 4th of july. all i can say is WOW i can punch it in first and actually break the tires loose. the altitude is about 2000 ft in Vegas i think, i cant imagine the car at sea level. ive never taken any of my cars to low altitude before so maybe id still be saying the same thing, but man i had a lot of fun in Vegas id take and off ramp just to get back on on ramp again my theory is that the high flowing heads really hurt the car at high altitude. the stock heads on this car out flow my ported heads on the beasts 383. __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

07-10-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	oh i fallowed a Grey v6 RS from hover dam to kingman at unnamed speeds. i was just wondering if they are a member here __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

07-10-2010, 11:43 PM	#3
LittleMT user bann'd Drives: Chevy SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hepcat City Posts: 1,463	And Vegas with the heat the DA can approach 5000ft, we don't tend to run real fast at "the Strip", so your car would be even faster at sea level... __________________ Chantilly Lace, the 2011 Rockabilly Jukebox..ADM built..617rwhp, geared A6.

07-11-2010, 01:02 AM	#5
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I am 70 ft above sea level __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

07-11-2010, 03:19 AM	#6
John Shields "Back in Black" Drives: '10 1LT/RS Black w/Silver Stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	I'm probably one of the higher up guys... I'm "a mile high". Guess that means I can expect some decreases in performance. The upside is, everyone else is affected as well. I myself never noticed much of a difference driving (I lived in New York, California, and North Carolina). Of course I didn't have a car like this. You can definitely tell by physically running the difference in the air. So it's plausible. __________________ To the Jerkoff in SW Denver Driving the Black Camaro: Quit making us look bad by driving like a tool and cutting people off (my wife included)!

07-11-2010, 12:22 AM	#4
Venom09 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida Posts: 58	I'm at 22 ft above sea level...

07-11-2010, 11:13 AM	#7
Lbness Drives: 2010 ss M6 Aqua Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 323 View My Garage	46 feet here and the difference is HUGE Cold air also is amazing a rare event here but the other eve it was like 74 and the extra torque was huge ! When I take my cycles or Cars to Colorado the amount of drop off in power is also huge But the views and roads are well worth it compared to the flat roads here in Southeast Texas __________________ Camaros -- 1 of 6 2002 B4-c M6 intimidators and 2010 Aqua Blue ss M6 3499 of 3612 Stipes on Tail Only CAI -Barton Shifter and a few 12v mods Added wheels tires and a sub and I am a happy camper ..although I want a SC Make your girls happy too http://www.lisafreede.com/http://www...s/thumbsup.gif

07-11-2010, 01:42 PM	#8
philipdistefano Remember, Remember... Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 688	I am anywhere between 5 and 60 feet above sea level depending on the day of the week (or below sea level if I happen to be cruising through New Orleans).

07-11-2010, 01:51 PM	#9
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	Live at 6K here, race at 5200ft with DAs constantly in the 8500-9100ft range this time of year. It sucks! Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

07-11-2010, 02:55 PM	#13
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	im am miami never higher than 40ft avg is 6 feet

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