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Elevation change:jet size change ratio?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 21, 2005

latamud

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I'm driving my 66 coupe, 351W, T-5, 3.50 rear gear From Monterey, CA to Dayton, Ohio with a pitstop in Pensacola, FL this summer(5000 miles). I have a 650 double pumper(Speed Demon). I am touring the country and have plans to hit a few high elevation spots(Grand Canyon). QUESTION: what is the formula for jet size change per X amount above sea level? I'm starting/tuned for sea level and I found the Grand Canyon area can reach around 8,000ft above sea level. I have had bad experiences in the past with drastic elevation changes that cost me a day of travel due to low O2 levels. Thanks for any imput. See you on the road!
 

brianj5600

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Are you changing jets on the road? One Holley jet size for each 2000'. 8000ft needs about 10% - 12% IIRC, too much for lower altitudes. You can cheat a little with bowl level, but no substitute for changing jets. Altitude also changes pv characteristics too. The same engine needs a smaller pv for high altitude. Good luck, this is the one time a carb sucks.
 

latamud

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Thank you. I will be changing jets on the road. I went out and bought a few sizes to test and tune en route.
I should be in Vegas for the weekend and on to the Grand Canyon Monday and be in Mesa, AZ for a few days before I head out to Dallas etc.
 

2bav8

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I've always gone by the general rule of dropping the jet one size per every 2000 ft.

What part of Mesa will you be visiting?
How ya like the heat BTW
 

pabear89

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Unless your looking for peak performance,
I have made that trip and more without making any changes.
unless I was staying at a higher altitude for more than a few days.
Then it was just a minor carb tweek.

Have fun sight seeing.

PB
 
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