I'm going to Colorado at the end of this month and wanted to know what to expect as far as engine problems or any advice to prevent engine problems in the 8000-12000 feet high mark. Anything is appreciated! Thank you.
I'm going to Colorado at the end of this month and wanted to know what to expect as far as engine problems or any advice to prevent engine problems in the 8000-12000 feet high mark. Anything is appreciated! Thank you.
You'll notice a power loss at altitude but that it. Drink plenty of water and reach out of you need someone to wheel with. I live near Denver.
The only issue you may have is gearing....Not sure what you are running for gears and tires but other than that you should not have any issues unless you are running a carburetor? I live in CO and have no problems.
I'm running 4.88 gearing with 35" tires with a 6-speed. I also run a 91 octane tune with a superchip trail dash but am currently running 93 because 91 is harder to find in Ohio.
Your gearing will help and with a manual you will be able to control the gearing better than an auto. It won't impact you much. You will feel it more than the jeep.
With 4.88 and a manual you will be just fine. Might notice a little sluggishness maintaining highway speeds, but at 12k in 4 low, probably no difference. I don't notice any.
Drop a line in the mile high meetup thread when you're ready. Surely someone will be around to run a trail with you if you want. I'm almost always down for a trail run - unless you're out on the western slope or something.
I'm going to Colorado at the end of this month and wanted to know what to expect as far as engine problems or any advice to prevent engine problems in the 8000-12000 feet high mark. Anything is appreciated! Thank you.
None! Have fun!