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Originally Posted by vang2720
1. I live in Colorado so the elevation is a problem. I had no passing power. It got even worse with the AC on.
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Good point that many overlook. Running at higher elevations not only apply the physical stress of climbing (tranny) AND then declining (tranny&brakes), but you must remember for every 1000ft of elevation, you loose approximately 4% of your horsepower due to lack of oxygen in the air.
If you're running a marginal tv already, altitude can strip what little safety margin you had away in a few miles of climbing.
Having extra horsepower or some type of forced induction is a big plus in these terrains.