Back to my question of two weeks ago: So what did Rootes do when
rallying
Tigers in the Alps? Change carb needles and tyre pressures en route?
Colin Mills
B9473407 (I think. Just moved house, Tiger's at the old one and can't
find
anything to check it).
Bob Palmer wrote:
> There are a some other effects of altitude to consider beyond just air/fuel
> mixture. Since the air density is about 75% as great as at sea level, your
> tire pressure will also increase accordingly. For example, if you run 30
> psig at sea level, the pressure will increase to 40 psig at 7000 ft. The
> altitude may also have some interesting physiological consequences; for
> example, a salutary effect related to increased blood pressure and an
> exacerbation relative to flatulence.
>
> Just want everybody to be as prepared as possible.
>
> Bob
> B9472134, SHO. etc.
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